Thai wildlife officials have unveiled a plan to address a longstanding conflict between humans and macaque monkeys in the central Thai city of Lopburi.

After years of dangerous encounters and failed attempts at population control, authorities aim to relocate around 2,500 urban monkeys to large enclosures while allowing a limited number to remain free within the city.

A recent campaign to capture more aggressive alpha males has already begun, with captured monkeys being placed under the care of wildlife authorities or in the local zoo, the Associated Press reported.

The ultimate goal is to prevent further human-monkey conflicts by separating different troops of monkeys and providing them with sufficient space and resources.

Officials believe that these measures will effectively resolve the issue, which has been a concern for residents and businesses alike.

Additionally, efforts are underway in other parts of Thailand facing similar problems with monkey populations.

Written by B.C. Begley