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- Monkey Temple, Lopburi
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.
Legend has it the temple was founded by a fallen arrow of Hanuman,
the Hindu Monkey God. 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.
Information & Facts
Address
Lopburi, 93 miles (150km) north-east of Bangkok.
Language
Thai is the official language, although English is widely
spoken in tourist areas.
Money
The unit of currency is the Baht (THB), which is divided
into 100 satang. Currency can be exchanged at the airport, banks,
hotels and bureaux de change. Banks are open Monday to Friday. ATMs
are available in most cities and tourist resorts. Most large hotels
and shops accept travellers cheques, but a better rate will be
given at banks. Most major credit cards are accepted at hotels and
larger businesses.
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