Monkeys also play an integral part in Thai culture due to the Ramayana story. This story is based on the Indian Ramayakien. The monkey Hanuman and his army helped Rama to take his wife Sita back. She has been kidnapped by the demon Ravana.
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The aid of Hanuman explains why
monkeys (ลิง) are so
worshipped in Thailand. Many monkeys can be seen in temples. They are
not chased and sometimes fed by Thai people or monks.
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In the town of Lopburi each year there is a banquet with vegetables, fruits for monkeys. Over 4 tons of food is given to monkeys.
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In many Thai Buddhist temples, monkeys are roaming free.
It is always possible to buy fruits to offer them but tourists shall
be careful as sometimes monkeys fight together for food and may harm people.
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In many areas of Thailand, monkeys are trained
to collect coconuts from palm trees.
One monkey can pick up about 300 coconuts a day.
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