When and where
When: Last Sunday of November
Rule: Lunar calendar. Variable: last Sunday of November. 2026: 29 November (per source). 2027 expected 28 November.
Dates can change. Check the current date shortly before your trip with the local organisers or the tourist office.
About Lopburi Monkey Buffet Festival
In Lopburi, around the Khmer ruin Phra Prang Sam Yot, hundreds of macaques live. Every year on the last Sunday of November they receive an enormous buffet of fruit, vegetables, sweets and desserts as thanks for attracting tourists. The tables are piled high and the monkeys eat freely. It is a colourful, funny spectacle, but also an event where you should watch your belongings and food.
Getting there
Lopburi is about 150 km north of Bangkok; train or bus (about 2-3 hours).
Highlights
- Monkey buffet Tables of fruit, vegetables and sweets for the macaques.
- Khmer temple The buffet sits in front of Phra Prang Sam Yot.
- Photogenic Monkeys leaping onto the tables are a favourite scene.
Tips for Lopburi Monkey Buffet Festival
- Hold glasses, phone, bag and food firmly; the monkeys grab everything.
- Do not feed them outside the buffet.
- Come early for a good spot.
Lopburi Monkey Buffet Festival on the map
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The location on the map is approximate.
The map shows Phra Prang Sam Yot, the Khmer temple where the macaques live and the buffet takes place.
Frequently asked questions about Lopburi Monkey Buffet Festival
When is Lopburi Monkey Buffet Festival in 2026?
Lopburi Monkey Buffet Festival falls in 2026 on 29 November, at Phra Prang Sam Yot and San Phra Kan, Lopburi. Rule: Last Sunday of November. This date comes from media or tourism sources and is not officially confirmed; check it shortly before you go.
Where is the best place to see Lopburi Monkey Buffet Festival?
Watch it best at Phra Prang Sam Yot and San Phra Kan, Lopburi. Tables of fruit, vegetables and sweets for the macaques. Lopburi is about 150 km north of Bangkok; train or bus (about 2-3 hours). The buffet sits in front of Phra Prang Sam Yot. Highlight: Photogenic – Monkeys leaping onto the tables are a favourite scene.
Is Lopburi Monkey Buffet Festival free to attend?
Yes, watching is free. The venue is Phra Prang Sam Yot and San Phra Kan, Lopburi. Hold glasses, phone, bag and food firmly; the monkeys grab everything. Do not feed them outside the buffet. Highlight: Monkey buffet – Tables of fruit, vegetables and sweets for the macaques.
Festivals near Phra Prang Sam Yot and San Phra Kan, Lopburi
- King Narai Reign Fair (Lopburi) 1 km as the crow flies
- Tak Bat Dok Mai (Flower Alms, Saraburi) 20 km as the crow flies
- Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair 50 km as the crow flies
- Don Chedi Memorial Fair (Suphan Buri) 65 km as the crow flies
- Wat Bang Phra Sak Yant Tattoo Festival 110 km as the crow flies
Also in November
- Bua Tong Blossom Festival (Doi Mae U-Kho)
- Koh Samui Buffalo Fighting
- Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)
- Wat Saket Golden Mount Fair
- Krathong Sai (Tak)
- Loy Krathong