SRIRACHA, THAILAND – The city administration in Sriracha began concrete preparations to install traps for free‑roaming monkeys after a rise in complaints from residents.
Officials inspect municipal hill sites
On 26 January 2026, Mayor Chat Chai Timkrachang and Deputy Mayor Praphat Charoensantisuk inspected the area around the municipal hill, known as Khao Tesaban. The visit was intended to identify suitable locations and review the state of preparations for deploying monkey traps.
Trap capacity and maintenance plans
The planned cages were designed to hold about 4 to 10 animals per unit. According to municipal officials, any damaged cages were to be repaired and maintained immediately to ensure smooth operation. Implementation was being carried out in cooperation with the Department of Environmental Protection and Wildlife Care.
Residents report growing disturbances
City officials assessed that the local monkey population had caused significant disruptions in recent months. The animals repeatedly entered public areas, including markets and residential neighborhoods, disturbing the daily lives of residents. A municipal spokesperson said the initiative was part of a broader program to limit the number of animals systematically while using gentle methods.
Humane approach and four‑month timeline
The trapping program was designed as a humane measure to be implemented step by step. Authorities expected the project to take around four months to be fully put into practice, with public safety prioritized in all operations. The city stressed that the captured animals would be cared for in line with animal‑welfare standards and that all steps would follow existing wildlife management guidelines.
“All activities are being planned so that the safety of people is ensured, while the animals are cared for in accordance with the regulations for handling wildlife.”
said a responsible official.
Close coordination with specialist agencies
The current operation followed internal consultations and meetings on controlling the monkey population. The Sriracha administration continued to monitor the situation closely and coordinated with relevant specialist agencies to balance the interests of residents with protection of the local environment. According to the city, the measures were intended to ease the noticeable burden on residents without fundamentally altering the ecological character of the municipal hill.