Thai Tourist's Monkey Feeding Sparks Outrage, 1,000 Baht Fine Imposed

Tourists' actions in Thailand's Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park sparked outrage after a video of them feeding monkeys illegally went viral on May 4. The incident, filmed by a bystander, shows a group of tourists throwing food to monkeys near the shore. One tourist is heard saying, "Why are you feeding the monkeys?" as he attempts to stop the others. The park authorities have confirmed that feeding monkeys is prohibited and violators will be fined 1,000 baht. "We are working to identify the tourist," said a park official in a statement. Many social media users criticized the tourists' behavior, with one commenter stating, "It's crazy! They should know better." The incident has prompted calls for harsher penalties to deter similar actions in the future and protect the local wildlife. The park has also emphasized that warning signs were already in place, clearly indicating the prohibition of feeding monkeys.