Phuket

Phuket murder suspect blames constant bullying

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2 years ago

May 9, 2017

Phuket murder suspect blames constant bullying | The Thaiger

PHUKET: A fishing boat crew member was arrested for stabbing a co-worker to death last night, claiming that “constant bullying” led him to do so.

“The incident occurred at about 10pm at Rassada Pier on a fishing boat named Chok Veerachai. We found the body of Pornchai Wongkan, 42, lying inside the boat, covered with blood,” said Lt Col Rachan Panwai of Phuket City Police.

“He had several stab wounds on his body, including on the chest, shoulder, neck and back,” he added.

The body was taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital for further examination.

“Other crew members told us that the boat had been parked at the pier since 11am after they returned from a fishing expedition with five Thais and one Myanmar crew member on board. Three men, all Thais, remained on the boat while the rest left for home,” said Col Rachan.

The ones who remained behind were the victim, the suspect Chatree Khumsook, 29, and a witness Prasert Janchoti, 42.

“According to Mr Prasert, he and Mr Chatree were drinking on the boat while Mr Pornchai was sleeping. At about 9:30pm, Mr Pornchai, who was the suspect’s supervisor as well as his relative, came in to discuss some work-related matters. Mr Prasert also told us that there had been animosity between the two in the past and that the victim was known to constantly rebuke and criticize the suspect,” said Col Rachan.

“Their discussion turned into an argument, so Mr Chatree stabbed Mr Pornchai in a fit of anger and ran away.”

Police waited at the scene in case the suspect returned, which he did at about 11:40pm.

“We arrested Mr Chatree when he came back for his clothes. He confessed, adding that he saw red because of the victim’s constant criticism. He was taken to Phuket City Police Station for further legal processing,” said Col Rachan.

— Kritsada Mueanhawong

Phuket

Phuket tourist decides hotel awning more comfortable than his room

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9 hours ago

February 22, 2019

Kritsada Mueanhawong

Phuket tourist decides hotel awning more comfortable than his room | The Thaiger

PHOTOS: Rawai Rescue workers / Phuket Tourist Police

The Phuket Tourist Police have been notified that a tourist had jumped from a building in Rawai and ended up on a steel awning covering the bottom floor today. But that wasn’t, in fact, what had happened.

The local Tourist Police say the owner of the building told staff at the Tourist Assistance Centre that the tourist had checked into the room on February 13.

The tourist didn’t actually jump down from the building but had moved a mattress from his room on to the awning and slept on it (mosquitos!!) He was also drunk and damaged some property inside the room.

The man is a 37 year old Estonian tourist. He was staying at the room with a 25 year old male friend.

Chalong Police have charged them both with being drunk and damaging property. They have said that they will pay for all damages to the owner of the property. They are heading back home on February 26.

Phuket

Patong motorbike racer arrested and fined – VIDEO

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14 hours ago

February 22, 2019

The Thaiger

PHOTO: Patong Police

Patong Police yesterday arrested a motorbike racer after identifying him and his motorbike from video clips that were popular in social media this week.

Patong Police are investigating alleged foreign motorbike racing gangs in Patong after video clips went viral in local social media.

Read more about the racing around Patong’s streets HERE.

Patong Police report that they have now arrested one motorbike racer and charged him with the maximum fine.

Patong Police are also asking motorbike rental operators to explain basic traffic rules for motorbike drivers who want to rent a motorbike.

(The Thaiger is assuming this would be covered when they get their motorbike license, which they are required to have before a motorbike is rented to them.)

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Posted by The Thaiger on Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Phuket

500 free helmets handed out to motorbike drivers in Patong

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16 hours ago

February 22, 2019

Kritsada Mueanhawong

500 free helmets handed out to motorbike drivers in Patong | The Thaiger

Patong Development Foundation together with Patong Police and Patong Municipality have given 500 helmets to motorbike drivers in Patong today under the campaign ‘Wear your helmet’.

Handing out the 500 helmets to motorbike user in Patong was led by Patong Police Chief Col Anothai Jindamanee, Patong Municipality Chalermluck Kebsup and President of Patong Development Foundation Preechawut ‘Prap’ Keesin.

Col Anothai says, “Many motorbike drivers have been injured and died in road accident. We want 100 percent of motorbike drivers and passengers wearing helmets. ”

“More motorbike riders are now wearing helmets as the number of not wearing helmet charges has been dropping in Patong with better enforcement.”