A wild monkey troop swarmed around a dog walker in Thailand.

Footage shows the cheeky macaques climbing on the bewildered man to search his clothes for food as he walked along the pavement in Lopburi province on October 30.

The curious primates were also seen gathering around the man's playful pet dog at a park.

Thailand's growing population of primates has become a problem as the animals are known to damage property, such as cars and buildings. Unafraid of the consequences, they have also started stealing food from tourists and locals.

Meanwhile, the Thai government is taking steps to manage the monkey population in the country, including creating sanctuaries, mass sterilisation programs, educating the public on how to handle the animals properly, and relocating them to more suitable habitats.