Squirrel Briefly Disrupts Meta Office in Bangkok, Injures Janitor

A squirrel gained brief access to a Meta office in Bangkok, Thailand, disrupting operations and causing minor injury to a janitor before its capture. The incident, detailed in an internal memo seen by WIRED, highlights an unusual event amidst ongoing challenges for the tech giant.

The rodent was reportedly delivered to the office inside a package and escaped. It ran loose within the building for at least 20 minutes, scratching a janitor on the finger. The janitor received first aid and was subsequently taken to a hospital for examination. The individual has formally acknowledged responsibility for the incident and committed to adhering to office regulations.

The occurrence comes as Meta faces internal pressure regarding recent layoffs, restructurings, and initiatives involving employee data for AI training. Company executives have acknowledged a decline in employee morale and are reportedly implementing measures to improve the atmosphere, including social events and enhanced office amenities.

Meta has declined to comment on the squirrel incident. The company has previously faced scrutiny over employee data practices and is reportedly focused on navigating internal sentiment and operational adjustments.

This event also draws a tangential connection to recent reports about Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s estate in Hawaii, where cattle reportedly consume beer and macadamia nuts, contrasting with the office disruption.