Elephant runs amok, kills 2 villagers in Surat Thani
An elephant ran amok in Surat Thani province, southern Thailand, resulting in the deaths of two villagers. The exact circumstances are under investigation. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of human-wildlife coexistence in Thailand.
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