Sign the Petition
Target: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Government of Thailand
Goal: End the exploitation of baby monkeys forced into labor within Thailand’s coconut industry.
The tragic treatment of baby monkeys at coconut-picking schools in Thailand is a horrifying reality that demands immediate attention. Recent exposés from PETA suggest that these vulnerable animals, specifically baby pig-tailed macaques, are chained and isolated, stripped of their natural behaviors and social connections. These young monkeys, torn from their mothers, are forced into a life of servitude, enduring severe physical and psychological distress while being trained to pick coconuts in a grotesque imitation of their natural behaviors.
Investigation videos purportedly depict these facilities as “schools of horrors,” where baby monkeys are tethered on ropes too short to allow movement, resulting in neurotic pacing and self-harming behaviors. Further investigation has suggested that these schools, which are promoted by the Thai government, not only exploit the monkeys but also create spectacles designed to entertain tourists while perpetuating an abusive cycle. The footage reveals traumatized and terrified infants who, due to this exploitation, may suffer irreparable harm over the course of their lifetimes—lives that are essentially reduced to that of “coconut-picking machines.”
This abuse is not just a moral concern but also an urgent call for action to uphold the rights and welfare of these sentient beings. The transition to humane harvesting methods is evidently necessary, not only to protect these monkeys but also to ensure that the practices associated with the coconut industry do not rely on forced labor. Demand officials shut down the coconut-picking schools and ban the use of monkeys in this industry.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Prime Minister Shinawatra,
The plight of baby monkeys in Thailand’s coconut-picking schools has garnered significant attention, and it is imperative that decisive action is taken to address their suffering. Heart-wrenching footage shows these innocent animals chained, isolated, and subjected to grueling conditions, where they exhibit signs of distress and trauma. The evidence suggests that these monkeys are forcibly taken from their mothers, denied the vital social structures they require, and conditions in these facilities liken more to exploitation than education.
The Thai government must uphold the welfare of these vulnerable beings. This appeal, echoed by countless advocates, urges you to take a stand against the abuses perpetrated in the name of coconut harvesting and the significant moral burden that comes with it. The portrayal of such severe mistreatment affects not only these innocent creatures but also the reputation of Thailand among humane travelers and animal welfare advocates.
Now more than ever, the demand is clear: it is time to shut down coconut-picking schools and prohibit the use of monkeys within this industry. Only then can Thailand lead by example, promoting compassionate and sustainable practices that honor the lives of all beings.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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The perpetrators of these “schools” need to subjected to the same exact treatment
I am a member of PETA, and I am aware of the treatment of the monkeys in Thialand. What is not mentioned here is that when the monkeys protest the horrible treatment, their teeth are removed, All of them! By cruel force, no pain relief, to show them who is the boss, so they won’t complain and be completely docile. Then they are forced to climb these very tall trees to get the coconuts, if they fall, they die. No one to help them. They are very social animals, yet they are caged individually, denied any contact with any other monkey. Very, very cruel. This is their live til they die. I will never eat coconut again.
This method is not only premitive but also very very cruel! Thailand, stop promoting animal abuse, show these sentient beings some mercy and respect! Ban such inhuman and degrading treatments on these innocent animals and shut down all coconut picking schools immediately!
Poor baby monkeys. Too bad the humans who subject these poor animals to slavery and abuse can’t be put to sleep.
This is so heartbreaking and sickening. Poor little monkeys should never be treated in such a horrible manner just to satisfy humans who want coconuts. The monsters who force the monkeys into servitude need to be beat with a steel bat!!
This is disgusting and abhorrent to say the least!!! Humankind is abominable to be honest with you..kept those who have love,mercy, and compassion for all God’s beautiful living creatures.
These poor creatures are not ours to do what we want with them..They belong to God and God alone!!
IT WILL BE HIS JUSTICE AND RIGHTEOUSNESS SERVED ON THOSE FOR TREATING THESE POOR MONKEY’S LIKE THEY DO!!!!
Humans are smarter than monkeys so why don’t these humans just do the work instead of subjecting and forcing these innocent animals to do the human’s work???!!! Oh, that’s right – because humans are the LAZY GIVE-ME, GIVE-ME, GIVE-ME species!!!