Bangkok Excursions
Monkeys, Lop Buri
Monkey Temple, Lopburi
An easy day trip out of Bangkok is the two and half hour, 150 km
(100 mile), train ride to the Monkey Temple in the town of Lopburi.
The animal kingdom hierarchy is reversed here as the temple gives
the monkeys free roam and food. Often novelty turns into
nervousness as visitors are followed by crowds of the impolite
inhabitants. Keep watch of loose items like glasses, purses, and
especially food as the monkeys are keen pickpockets and they bite.
November is the Monkey Festival in Lopburi but it is interesting to
visit year-round.
