Footage shows wild monkeys climbing over tourists feeding them snacks in Thailand.

The primates had been going hungry in recent years but have been well-fed in recent months following the rise in holiday makers.

They are back up to their old tricks - jumping on a girl's shoulders, stealing one woman's hair net, ripping open a shopping bag and damaging passing vehicles.

Footage shows the chaotic scenes as visitors give the animals sweet treats in Lopburi, around 100 miles from the capital Bangkok.

Despite their aggressive behavior, the monkeys have become a must-visit tourist attraction and locals love having them around because they bring visitors to the remote town.

Superstitious Buddhists even believe the monkeys are harbingers of good luck and let them commandeer local buildings including an ancient temple, railway station and an abandoned cinema.