Obese Thai monkey who got big on tourists' junk food placed on strict diet

• Monkey nicknamed 'Uncle Fat' weighs 26kg - three times more than he should
• 'He had minions and other monkeys bringing food for him,' veterinarian says

A morbidly obese wild monkey who gorged himself on junk food and soda left behind by tourists has been rescued and placed on a strict diet of lean protein, fruits and vegetables.

Wildlife officials caught the chunky monkey - nicknamed "Uncle Fat" by locals - after photos of the animal started circulating on social media last month.