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A 63-year-old man in southern Thailand has died after being attacked by a wild pig-tailed macaque that entered his home, local authorities confirmed. The incident in Yala Province's Betong District is the latest in a series of confrontations between residents and increasingly aggressive monkeys in the region. The Fatal Attack The victim, identified as Chaiphum Sa-eo, was found dead in his home in Tambon Than Nam Thip on Friday, December 5, 2025. Police discovered the man's body slumped against a wall, with multiple bite marks. He was found clutching a metal rod, indicating he had tried to defend himself. According to reports, the male pig-tailed macaque had been terrorizing the neighborhood for weeks and had bitten Chaiphum on the shoulder approximately ten days before the fatal encounter. Police Major Jakkarin Laksana of Betong Police Station stated that footprints of the monkey were visible in the dried blood on the floor of the victim's home. Poli...