LOPBURI, July 5 (TNA) – Three rival monkey gangs battled for favorite food on a road near the ancient temple in Lop Buri.

 

Phra Prang Sam Yot, the 13th -century temple, the province’s landmark is famed for its monkey population.

 

Three monkey gangs, living in nearby areas clashed fiercely on the street, obstructing traffic.

 

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13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Phra Prang Sam Yot, the 13th -century temple, the province’s landmark is famed for its monkey population.

 

Three monkey gangs, living in nearby areas clashed fiercely on the street, obstructing traffic.

And this is famed?

59 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

And this is famed?

You really never heard of the monkeys @ Lopburi ?

 

Best to be avoided, as they've taken over, and take 'aggressive' to a whole new level.

Seems quite funny when thinking about it.. The people gangs are unable to do anything because the monkey gangs are protected. 

They blame the way monkeys are fed there leading to monkey gang war. So basically they blame the tourists.. a few months ago the locals were complaining the monkeys were stealing food from their shops. So it can not be how the locals are feeding them. 

Seems they should make an island and give it to the monkeys.. Let them fight it out on a deserted island. Protected species or not, they are a danger to the people and the city and to tourism. 

1 hour ago, KhunLA said:

You really never heard of the monkeys @ Lopburi ?

 

Best to be avoided, as they've taken over, and take 'aggressive' to a whole new level.

It is real terrible, where the monkeys come, I don't come anymore, now on the hill in Hua-hin, on the hill in Phetchaburi, Hua-hin Takiab, after the street dogs this is the next annoyance.

1 hour ago, KhunLA said:

You really never heard of the monkeys @ Lopburi ?

 

Best to be avoided, as they've taken over, and take 'aggressive' to a whole new level.

Yes I've heard all about them, and seen the occasional posts regarding their mis-behaviour.

However if locals wish to encourage them by feeding or having food available for them to steal then Som nam na.

No food the monkeys will go.

 

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

However if locals wish to encourage them by feeding or having food available for them to steal then Som nam na.

Well the Thai people certainly take care of their rats be each establishment leaving out plates of food on the floor every day

11 hours ago, KhunLA said:

You really never heard of the monkeys @ Lopburi ?

 

Best to be avoided, as they've taken over, and take 'aggressive' to a whole new level.

Yes be very careful particularly with your car keys if you want to drive home. Sunglasses easy prey along with ladies purses.