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Monstrous monitor lizards crawl into Bangkok sewage pipe, need a push!

June 14, 2024

Two monstrous monitor lizards were recently seen crawling into a sewage pipe in Bangkok, stirring dread and fear but also creating a sense of awe at the fascinating creepy crawlies that lie beneath Thailand’s sprawling capital.

Rogue monitor lizards interrupt Singapore Grand Prix practice session

September 17, 2023

Friday’s Formula One practice session had some surprise guests as several monitor lizards wandered onto the race track, to the bemusement of drivers and watching fans.

State officials catch 52 monitor lizards at two universities

SUNDAY, JULY 04, 2021

As many as 52 monitor lizards were caught at two famous universities -- Thammasat University Rangsit Campus in Pathum Thani province, and Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University in Nonthaburi province -- on Friday and Saturday.

Thai scientists tap monitor lizard blood for Covid cure

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021

A Mahidol University research team says the blood of water monitor lizards contains medicinal properties that can combat cancer, bacteria and perhaps even new viruses like Covid-19.

Should 'hia' go or should they stay in Lumpini Park?

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 04, 2018

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration may hold an opinion poll to ask Bangkokians whether monitor lizards should be evicted from Lumpini Park in the heart of the capital.

Councillor calls for system to deal with lizards and snakes captured in Bangkok

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Bangkok has no way of dealing with monitor lizards captured in the city and can only release them to be recaptured later, a councillor said on Tuesday.