Nakhon Pathom , Thailand. 15th Mar 2014. Thousands of believers from all over Thailand come to take partto the temple's monks who are master tattooist. In Thai culture the tattoo is worn as a symbol of spiritual and physical protection, many believe that the tattoo has mystical powers. Many tattoo fanatics choose to have monkeys and tigers as well as the Khmer/Cambodia ancient script on their bodies. Credit: John Vincent/Alamy Live News

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