Watch Thailand: To And His Monkey

The monkey has enjoyed a certain level of status in Southeast Asian cultures for generations. Different species are venerated with rituals and commemorative events each year. Thailand has a unique culture that has animistic elements to it. A documentary will cover how people adopt animals into their lives and what impact it may have.

Places such as the ancient town of Lopburi have held banquets that draw in monkey packs by the droves. They feast on fruits and meats until they are content. Adopting a monkey can be a fun adventure, but local Thais know that it brings several difficult challenges.

Thailand: To And His Monkey is a 2007 short with a runtime of 14 minutes.