Monkeys 'take complete control' of a city in Thailand due to coronavirus

Sputnik• March 27, 2020 09:18

The Thai city of Lopburi is "under control" of monkey gangs amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

Lopburi city (Thailand) is known as "monkey city" because there are hundreds of monkeys gathered around the attractions - Khmer Prang Sam Yod temple and Khmer god Sarn Pra Karn statue. Photo: Reuters/Sputnik

Monkeys on a fence next to the Prang Sam Yod temple in Lopburi city. Photo: Reuters/Sputnik
Monkey on graffiti in front of Prang Sam Yod temple in Lopburi, Thailand. Photo: Reuters/Sputnik
But since the flow of tourists dried up due to the coronavirus outbreak, hungry monkeys have had to fight each other for food and have been attacking nearby shops in packs. Photo: Reuters/Sputnik

Monkeys on electric wires near the Prang Sam Yod temple in Lopburi city. Photo: Reuters/Sputnik

Monkeys bathing next to the Prang Sam Yod temple in Lop Buri. Photo: Reuters/Sputnik

The monkeys are not afraid of humans, boldly eat whatever people feed them, and even snatch things from locals and tourists. In the photo: A man feeds monkeys near Prang Sam Yod temple in Lopburi. Photo: Reuters/Sputnik

Too hungry, the monkey had to gnaw on a plastic bag to find food. Photo: Reuters/Sputnik

A monkey searches for food in a store. Photo: Reuters/Sputnik

Monkeys near Prang Sam Yod temple in Lopburi. Photo: Reuters/Sputnik

A monkey at sunset at Prang Sam Yod temple in Lopburi. Photo: Reuters/Sputnik