The victim, a Thai man named by rescue workers only as ‘Lee’, had bought peanuts to feed the monkeys. While walking up the hill, the monkeys tried to snatch the peanuts from his hand. Despite signs placed at the scene warning people to be wary of feeding monkeys, dozens flock there daily to do just that. Many locals and tourists come to Khao Toh Sae as it is an attractive spot. People also come here to exercise and get some fresh air,” a local at the scene told the Phuket Gazette.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 24, 2017 08:01 UTC