Thailand — While a woman transported her massive egg haul, Thailand egg-stealing monkeys had a blast as they seized the opportunity to snatch some loot.
A video uploaded online by Thai TikTok user @siangthong_ple captured the primates’ mischief, showing them expertly grabbing and cracking open carton trays in a pickup truck. These clever monkeys didn’t stop at just one; they were spotted taking one or two eggs before leaving the sceneThe amusing footage went viral, with viewers praising their ingenuity.
The footage showed the back of a pickup truck filled with carton trays of boiled eggs. However, a group of primates had some monkey business to attend to.
The first monkey looked unabashed as it dug into one of the bottom trays for the protein-filled treat. Although it initially grabbed two eggs, only one made it with the monkey before leaving the scene.
Two more monkeys were then spotted dropping by from the other side of the pickup cargo bed.
One of the monkeys was caught on camera grabbing one egg, cracking it expertly and taking a big bite.
Before it left the truck, it snatched one more egg as a souvenir.
About five monkeys were spotted grocery shopping, looking like they were well-acquainted with pulling the carton trays open and grabbing one or two eggs before leaving the truck.
The TikTok video, now with nearly 500,000 views and 19,000 likes, has taken the platform by storm, captivating viewers with the monkey’s egg haul in Thailand. Many have commended the monkeys’ intelligence and ability to distinguish boiled eggs from raw ones, as evident in their selective choices.
Animal sightings are often captured on camera and shared on social media. In Singapore, members of the public often record otter activities, such as the time when an otter family was spotted taking a dip at a condominium swimming pool, showcasing the unexpected encounters with wildlife.
As the popularity of this viral TikTok video continues to soar, one thing is for certain—these Thailand egg-stealing monkeys have truly stolen the show with their remarkable antics and captivating antics.
“They even knew which egg was a boiled egg. Love the background noise of the clip – it’s like you’re laughing in awe at the monkey’s genius,” a netizen commented on the video.
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@siangthong_ple ฝืดคอแย่เลยพวกมึง!!! กลับมาเอาแม็กกี้ก่อนนนน 🤣🐵🐒
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