Suspect arrested over alleged Norwegian tourist rape at Koh Pha Ngan

Police have arrested a suspect who allegedly raped a Norwegian tourist at Koh Pha Ngan after the weekend’s Half Moon Party.

The tourist filed a complaint with the Pha Ngan police station on Sunday morning, telling the officers that she had been raped by a motorcyclist.

Read more about her report HERE.

Police launched an immediate search for the suspect and have arrested Raewat Harnsuwan. Police say the suspect has admitted to raping the tourist. He was taken to Koh Pha Ngan Police Station to face legal action.

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