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Phuket murder suspect blames constant bullying

Published

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

Slow loris released back into Phuket forest

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18 mins ago

April 22, 2019

The Thaiger

PHOTOS: Department of National Parks

Officers from of the Khao Phra Thaeo Non-Hunting Area have helped in the release of a slow loris back into the wild yesterday.

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation reports that the head of Khao Phra Thaeo Non-Hunting Area, Pongchart Chueahom, yesterday released the slow loris to the Khao Phra Thaeo Non-Hunting Are in Thalang.

The slow loris was found near a furniture factory in Thalang last week. It was being treated at a pet hospital before being handed over to Khun Pongchart when it was ready to be set free.

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Seastead structure dragged back to shore by Royal Thai Navy

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2 hours ago

April 22, 2019

The Thaiger

A floating seastead has today been towed by a naval vessel back to the Port of Phuket in Cape Panwa. Meanwhile the Deputy PM Wissanu Krea-ngam is challenging the owners and builders of the structure to take the Thai Government and Navy to the International Court of Justice.

The Royal Thai Navy’s Third Fleet ventured out with a group of reporters on Saturday to inspect the floating seastead, the first of about 20 planned Ocean Builders for the open waters about 22km from Phuket’s Koh Racha Yai.

Nothing valuable was found on board the octagon-shaped steel and aluminium structure which was attached to a floating platform.

Two vessels were used in today’s operation. The living quarters were detached and placed on the first vessel and the second towed the floating platform to the shore for safe keeping pending legal action against its owner as well as the builder, Ocean Builders Company.

Dr. Wissanu said yesterday that Thai authorities were authorised to remove or dismantle the floating housing unit with or without the consent of its owner after finding the structure could pose a threat to Thai national security and sovereignty in accordance with Article 119 of the Criminal Code.

He said that the structure also posed an obstacle to vessels and was located not far from an oil rig.

Regarding the threat by Ocean Builders Company to sue the Thai government in the International Court of Justice for the removal, the deputy PM says he welcomes the move, noting that no government anywhere would allow a seastead settlement near their maritime territory.

Seasteader Chad Andrew Edwartowski and his Thai wife, Mrs. Nadia Summergirl, are wanted by the Thai police for questioning after Thai immigration revoked the American’s non-immigrant visa and blacklisted him.

SOURCE: Thai PBS

Phuket

Phuket taxi slams into tree in Phattalung

Published

5 hours ago

April 22, 2019

The Thaiger

PHOTOS: Phattalung Rescue

Two people have sustained serious injuries after a Phuket taxi slammed into a tree in Phattalung last night.

Phattalung rescue workers were notified of the accident in Mueang Pattalung District at 7.57pm last night (Sunday).

They arrived at the scene to find the Phuket registered taxi resting in front of the big tree on the side of the road near a temple. The front of the vehicle had extensive damage following the collision.

The two people who sustained serious injuries were 58 year old Wanchai Srithong and 64 year old Jamras Srithong. They were both taken to the Phattalung Hospital.

Pattalung City Police are continuing their investigation. There has been no explanation given at this stage as to why a Phuket taxi was in Phattalung.

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