Bangkok, Director-General of the National Parks Department. Revealed that together with many agencies, the Lopburi Monkey Trapping and Transport Directorate has been established. We are now prepared in every aspect. They will begin capturing around 200-300 Lopburi monkeys on May 24-28 after piloting 27 monkeys and releasing them into cages to test their strength and care system. It was found satisfactory and the monkeys adjusted well. Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, said that 27 Lopburi monkeys that were pilot released into cages at the Pho Kao Ton Monkey Nursery were found to be The cages are strong and the welfare system is satisfactory. This evening (May 23), 3 large cages will be prepared to trap a large number of monkeys in Lopburi Municipality at 3 locations, namely the Asia Hotel, Seng Heng Restaurant, and Racha Park tomorrow (May 24). Related parties will establish a coordinating directorate for trapping and moving m onkeys. When everything is ready, we will start trapping from 24 - 28 May as planned, approximately 200 - 300 animals. The Coordination Directorate for Trapping and Moving Monkeys in Lopburi Municipality will be established next to the BAAC. Lopburi Province The work of the Coordination Directorate is led by Lopburi Province, with the Office of Natural Resources and Environment acting as the director. The composition of the working group includes: Lopburi Municipality Bureau of Wildlife Conservation Conservation Area Administration Office No. 1, Saraburi Branch, soldiers from the 13th Military Circle, police from Tha Hin Police Station Including rescue volunteers with ambulances For the veterinary team led by Veterinarian Phattharaphon Manee-on, Head of the Wildlife Health Management Group. Bureau of Wildlife Conservation Veterinarian Phattharaphon Manee-on or "Dr. Lot" who serves as a spokesman for the Coordination Directorate said that the plan to trap and move the monkeys Lopburi Municipality A trap cage with a width of 1.80 meters, a height of 1.80 meters and a length of 15 meters will be used. The Lopburi Municipality will place it in front of the Asia Hotel. As for the area of ??Seng Heng Shop and the area next to Racha Park, it is operated by the Conservation Area Administration Office 1, Saraburi Branch. Food will then be placed in the three trapping cages to familiarize the monkeys with other equipment that the Coordination Administration Division. etc. Must be prepared also includes small monkey trap 3-compartment monkey transport cage and transport vehicle The National Park Department A field hospital will be established at the Ling Pho Kao Ton Kindergarten. By preparing a place for monkey sterilization, along with medicines, medical supplies, and equipment for sterilizing monkeys and marking monkeys. Coordination Directorate Will publicize with people in the area. Please cooperate in refraining from feeding the monkeys in order to force the monkeys to eat food in the trap cage. When a large number of monkeys enter the cages, the trapping cages will be closed, scheduled to begin on the morning of May 24. The monkeys in the trapping cages will then be moved into a 3-compartment transport cage to be taken to the Bodhi Kao Ton Monkey Nursery. When reaching the Pho Kao Ton Monkey Kindergarten A team of veterinarians and staff will check the health of every monkey. Then separate the monkeys that have been neutered and have their identification numbers and register them. Then he was brought into the third cage, which is at the end of the Bodhi Kao Ton Monkey Nursery. For monkeys that have not been sterilized Have the veterinary team complete the sterilization and then register it for records. Ready to recuperate and prepare to be brought into a cage at the Bodhi Kao Ton Monkey Nursery. If a sick monkey is found, it will be treated immediately. Veterinarian Phattharaphon said The care system for captured monkeys is appropriate. The cage has a large area. It was also designed by academics to have both a livi ng quarters, a feeding section, and an exercise section. and promote natural behavior With a health care system to provide the monkeys with safety and appropriate housing. The behavior of the monkeys will be adjusted to show their animal instincts because this group of monkeys has lived in the city for a long time. as well as adjusting nutrition to make the monkeys have better health Ready to confirm that The monkey trapping and transport project in Lopburi Municipality takes into account both the safety of the people of Lopburi Province along with the welfare of the captured monkeys to be cared for at the Pho Kao Ton Monkey Nursery. Source: Thai News Agency