# Thai Thanksgiving for Primates Monkey Buffet Festival By Bianca | Published 2007-12-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monkey-buffet-festival References: [news.xinhuanet](http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-11/25/content_7142892.htm) If you're a monkey lover, then you'd be thrilled to attend the [Monkey Buffet Festival in Thailand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-tourism-festival). The annual November event offers a huge spread of food and drink for local monkeys provided by those who gather in front of Pra Prang Sam Yot temple in Lopburi. In the [province near Bangkok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tourism-authority-of-thailand), over 2,000 monkeys are spoiled with delicious foods, encouraged to chow down on specialties like [dragon fruit and bananas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-monkey-business), then offered canned and bottled beverages to wash it all down. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Primate-themed Festivals:** Opportunity to create unique and immersive primate-themed festivals around the world. - **Animal Tourism:** Potential for developing ethical animal tourism experiences centered around wildlife conservation. - **Food Offerings for Animals:** Innovative ideas for providing special food offerings and experiences for animals in captivity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Event Planning:** Creating and organizing primate-themed festivals and events. - **Tourism:** Developing ethical and sustainable wildlife tourism experiences. - **Zoos and Wildlife Parks:** Enhancing animal attractions and experiences through unique food offerings and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fruit-Focused Hotel Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exotic-fruit-basket.md) - [Thai-Style Banana Fritters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-banana-fritters.md) - [Moon Festival-Inspired Snack Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-festival-theme.md) - [Senior Noodle-Gifting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longevity-noodles.md) - [Elevated Festival-Inspired Snack Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autumn-moon-festival.md) - [Week-Long Guided Trips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-week-in-thailand.md) - [Viral Hippo-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moo-deng-donut.md) - [Thai-Inspired QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anglothai.md) - [Carnival-Themed Restaurant Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angry-crab-shack.md)