Thai macaques lavished with annual buffet feast
Updated 11:43, 29-Nov-2018
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Hundreds of Thai macaques were treated to a feast of fruits, sweets and soft drinks at the annual Monkey Buffet Festival held at Phra Prang Sam Yot temple in central Thailand's city of Lopburi on Sunday. /VCG Photo

Hundreds of Thai macaques were treated to a feast of fruits, sweets and soft drinks at the annual Monkey Buffet Festival held at Phra Prang Sam Yot temple in central Thailand's city of Lopburi on Sunday. /VCG Photo

As curious spectators watched on, flocks of wild macaques ate to their hearts' desire at the all-day buffet feast, which happens on the last Thursday of November every year. /VCG Photo

As curious spectators watched on, flocks of wild macaques ate to their hearts' desire at the all-day buffet feast, which happens on the last Thursday of November every year. /VCG Photo

The city of Lopburi has a huge wild macaque population. Locals believe monkey is a symbol of protector and brings good luck and prosperity. /VCG Photo

The city of Lopburi has a huge wild macaque population. Locals believe monkey is a symbol of protector and brings good luck and prosperity. /VCG Photo

Local people feed the monkeys and never hurt the small creatures even when they behave mischievously sometimes. /VCG Photo

Local people feed the monkeys and never hurt the small creatures even when they behave mischievously sometimes. /VCG Photo