Prakit Sitpragaan , Monkey Drama Troupe ( 8 / 14 ) A monkey performs during a show by the monkey drama troupe ' Prakit Sitpragaan ' in Bangkok , Thailand , 28 August 2010 . ' 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 , the 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 company ' s repertoire . During the 30 - minute show , monkeys perform feats such as calculating numbers or jumping through hoops made of knives . EPA / RUNGROJ YONGRIT < 뉴스 의 새 시대 , 연합뉴스 Live > < 모바일 애플리케이션 > < 포토 매거진 >< 저작권자 ( c ) 연합뉴스 . 무단 전재 - 재배 포금 지 . >