Monkey Attack Kills 7-Year-Old Boy in Thailand
A 7-year-old boy has died after being attacked by a pet monkey in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. The monkey reportedly bit the child in the chest, puncturing his lung, and also inflicted multiple wounds on his leg.
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The grandfather acquired the monkey, 'Chok', in 2022 when it was a few months old.
The monkey had previously bitten a cat.
On June 6, 2026, the 7-year-old victim was walking near the monkey's enclosure.
The monkey attacked the child, biting his chest and leg.
The child was rushed to a local clinic and then to Sichon Hospital.
The child died en route to the hospital due to severe injuries, including a punctured lung.
The family decided to no longer keep the monkey.
The owner planned to release the monkey or hand it over to authorities.
The incident was reported on June 7, 2026.