Migrant worker stabbed to death in Rawai

PHUKET: Police are hunting a Myanmar migrant laborer for the stabbing death of a co-worker at a Rawai workers’ camp yesterday.

The suspect, who police declined to name, allegedly got into an argument with Min Thu, 43, who he was drinking with that night.

“Witnesses said that the two had been drinking and got into an argument that led to a fight. During the fight, Mr Min was stabbed with a knife,” Lt Wuthiwat Leangboonjinda of the Chalong Police.

“We believe the killer hasn’t left Phuket yet. We are doing our best to apprehend him before he does.”

Mr Min’s body was taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital.

— Kritsada Mueanhawong