Thai mother appeals for help after monkey bites daughter

A Thai mother urged local government officials in the central province of Samut Sakhon to control the population of monkeys after one of the animals invaded her home and bit her two year old daughter.

The mother took to social media on Tuesday, August 27, to share that her family and other locals in the community have been harassed by monkeys. The most severe incident happened to her family on August 17. Almost every item in her house was damaged and her young daughter suffered a serious head injury.

The woman explained that the monkey entered her home in search of food. Her daughter was playing and was unaware of the animal’s presence when she was attacked. Although she was with her daughter during the incident, she could not stop the monkey in time.

The mum of one added that her family and others in the area had reported the monkeys to officials many times before but nothing had been done.

“Any government departments, please come and solve this. Please have mercy on me. The whole house will be destroyed soon. They run around and have fun, especially at night.”

Pictures of the injured two year old girl were included in the post. The picture reveals three significant wounds to her head. Fortunately, her condition was stable, and she did not have to stay in hospital.

A video showing monkeys running on roofs and walking on the electric wires in the community was also included in the post.

Channel 3 reported yesterday, August 28, that the Bang Pla Municipality Office promised to resolve the issue and has already investigated the scene.

The mangrove conservation area in the Khlong Khon sub-district, Mueang district, Samut Songkhram Province, is a habitat for macaques. In addition to this area, some monkeys are in the city centre of the province near the railway station.

The animals have been allowed to live freely, and government officials have also prepared spots for visitors and locals to feed them. However, the lack of clear measures to control their population may lead to the monkeys extending their habitats into residential areas, similar to the issue in Lopburi province.