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A picture made available on 09 March 2016 shows a macaque from the monkey drama troupe “Prakit Sitpragaan” holding two baskets to collect tips from visitors during a show at a zoo in Bangkok, Thailand, 28 February 2016. “Prakit Sitpragaan” have been performing in Thailand for over 30 years. The director of the troupe, Panya Ganrobroo, inherited the position from his uncle. In the past, monkey theatre was performed at local fairs or held at temples during religious ceremonies. Although its existence is disappearing from Thai society, monkey entertainers are now recognized as an asset of historical Thai culture. Using ventriloquism, Prakit Sitpragaan traditionally performs stories adapted from Asian classical novels and folklore. In an attempt to make the show more accessible to younger audience and tourists, Panya Ganrobroo also includes more contemporary plots in the show's repertoire. During the show, monkeys perform feats such as spinning a pole on fire or jumping through hoops made of knives. (Photo by Diego Azubel/EPA)
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