Crazed wild monkeys filmed vandalising tourists' cars outside Buddhist temple

This is the unbelievable moment crazed wild monkeys vandalised tourists' cars that were parked outside a Buddhist temple.

The troop of more than 20 primates were seen climbing over the vehicles, which were parked opposite the historical San Phra Kan shrine in Lopburi province in Thailand on January 20.

Incredible footage shows the Simians dragging, biting, and ripping the rubber trim off of a pickup truck in an attempt to access the vehicle.

Then another group of monkeys were seen trying to break into a black sedan that was parked next to it.

Staff say that holidaymakers who leave their cars unattended are at risk of having the vehicles damaged.

This is the incredible moment monkeys vandalise cars parks outside a Buddhist temple in Thailand (ViralPress)

These primates are known to swarm the vehicles - which may be rental cars - within minutes.

Tourists are advised to park their cars further away. They are also meant to contact the local staff if the animals are stopping them from driving away.

Panot Bunsi, one of the drivers whose car was damaged, claims there are now warnings about the wild animals.

Staff say that holidaymakers who leave their cars unattended are at risk of having the vehicles damaged (ViralPress)

The annoyed tourist said: "I knew the monkeys pester people for food but I didn't know they also attack cars.

"If someone told me before of if there were warning signs, I would not have left my car."

In March 2020, the monkeys had an astonishing mass brawl over scraps of food.

In February 2021, dozens of monkeys took over a school's swimming pool and rummaged through the bins in search of food.

Residents believe the monkeys brings good luck to the city.

The troop of more than 20 primates were seen climbing over the vehicles, which were parked opposite the historical San Phra Kan shrine in Lopburi province (ViralPress)

Many of the monkeys congregate around an ancient Buddhist temple, but they have also taken over a cinema - forcing the previous owner to move out and close the business.

Government officials have tried to control the monkey population without success.

In 2020, large numbers of monkeys were sterilised after their numbers spiralled out of control during the coronavirus lockdown, with well-meaning locals feeding them sugary drinks.

Environmental officer Narongporn Daudduem said the department has a long-term plan to build a sanctuary in another part of the city, but plans are likely to be met with resistance from some of the residents who don't want the monkeys living near them.