Lopburi was controlled by the Khmer's in the 10th century. Sometime during the 13th century the Thai's regained control. It was the second capital of Thailand after Ayutthaya. Macaques greatly inhabit 2 that I visited. Phra Kaan Shrine and Phra Prang Sam Yot. The latter being a Hindu Shrine then later converted into a Buddhist temple under the reign of King Narai. Beware the 2 blocks or so that the monkeys make their homes. You will notice them on the power lines, roofs of bldgs, crossing the streets, on top of cars, under cars, on the sidewalks, everywhere. Planet of the Monkeys. Don't walk underneath them you may get wet! Take a peek down an alley or along a storefront. You may see some locals with their weapon of choice against the monkeys, the slingshot. Seemed to be a laid back city. Very friendly locals. Decent night market along the railway tracks in the evenings. Plenty of internet places and street shopping in the side streets. There is a city zoo.