A town near Auythaya, on the way north, is Lopburi (monkey capital of Thailand from my perspective). This is a scene at Saan Phra Kaan, a functioning Buddhist Temple, and where the monkeys are given free reign. They are all over the streets, hotels, on the overhead phone and power lines, on the apartment balconies, everywhere. They are cute, but can be dangerous. The locals keep them in line with clubs, for good reason. Be cautious if you visit! They BITE!!! There are several more shrines in Lopburi worth visiting, such as the Phra Prang Sam Yot directly across the street.