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The city of Lopburi in central Thailand teems with monkeys as though they own it. Visitors from all over the planet flock to this place to have a close encounter with the animals. Spreading mischief and trickery, the monkeys have even formed themselves into two warring gangs - complete with their own turfs! When one gets tired of all the "monkey business," however, the picturesque 17th century King Narai's Palace and the Wat Phra Sri Rattanamahathat temple showcase Lopburi's cultural and historical heritage. The Phra Kahn Shrine, on the other hand, has been colonized by the monkeys....

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