A key issue for the defence is whether DNA samples, taken from sputum and semen, which the prosecution says links the Burmese migrant workers to the murder could be independently checked. On Thursday the 29 th of August 2019, the Supreme Court of Thailand handed down its decision to uphold the death penalties for Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo, the Burmese migrant workers found guilty of the rape and murder of British holidaymaker Hannah Witheridge and the murder of fellow countryman David Miller in September 2014 on Koh Tao in Thailand. But keep in mind that Koh Tao is NOT Bangkok. I dont believe well ever find out what happened to her. Blood on the floor of the feedroom where Paul Murdaugh was shot dead. She is still missing. Use common sense and stay out of trouble in the first place! It is not known who released the photos from the crime scene. You knew who you could trust, you knew who liked to stir up drama etc. It's not like I could do anything but get in the way anyway. Police chief Apichart Boonsrirote said he assigned teams to check all surveillance cameras around the hostel and on the island to find out where she was last seen, The Phuket News reported. "The embassy are urgently seeking information from the local authorities and consular staff stand ready to provide assistance to friends and family at this tragic time.". Saying not much better than slaves wouldn't be an exaggeration. Ms Witheridge had been raped. Almost every tourist that visits Koh Tao is not yet ready to leave at the end of their trip and sails away with mixed feelings: happy to have experienced this little paradise, but sad they have to go already! Who instigated the violence first will never be known and doesn't really matter. Scuba diving is the main tourist drag and when the scuba lessons are over the partying starts. Have you ever watched Big Brother and after a week, people are acting like best mates and saying I love you to people? More info here: Mother vs. vicious rapist. Especially at night just always stay around other people. The official story is they were walking back to their hotel at night and were jumped by 2 Burmese men. Associate Professor Charnkanit Krittiya Suriyamanee, a criminologist and lecturer at the faculty of social science and humanities of Mahidol University, said he doubted the suicide theory citing some irrelevant evidences, according to Chiangrai Times. "They may be feeling guilty for the crime they have done." The two Burmese men, identified as Saw and Win, were arrested last week and accused of killing David Miller, 24, and Hannah Witheridge, 23, on the island of Koh Tao on 15 September. David was either a distance away or hidden by people or sand. While most of the millions of tourists who flock to the island for its world-class scuba diving opportunities, lavish resorts and unending sunshine have the time of their lives, a disturbingly high number who visited the island never came home. Phone records show that Elise called her mother on Skype on April 17 before leaving on a Ferry April 19 - but it is not known why she alighted on Koh Tao instead of continuing on to the mainland. Are you into partying then book your accommodation close to Sairee Beach. I The victims have been named by Thai authorities as 23-year-old Hannah Witheridge from Great Yarmouth,. Laura Daniels, 30, has died five years after sister Hannah, 23, was. Add in everyone at BAR being on Meth and they took their anger out on them. In my time living on Koh Tao there were a lot of stories about spiking drinks. But Elise had disappeared. After checking into the resort, the couple headed down to the pool for a swim while Ratish went for a walk on the beach. A big discussion started when I posted a picture on my Facebook Page with the caption that Koh Tao was a peaceful paradise. Becoming a digital nomad through this blog was a dream coming true, of course supported by my 280K Instagram account @Traveltomtom, more than500K TikTok and 50K Facebook family. This is to prevent the public from speculating and becoming scared of the area for its crime incidents.. He was unaware he was arguing with members of the mafia who are all on Meth and got violent with them. Thai people are lovely, but just like in any other tourist destination around the world the taxi drivers in Koh Tao are idiots. The couple were Thai-Indian nationals Rakeshwar Sachathamakul, 59, and his wife Anshoo, 55. In Thailand every business needs to be majority owned by a Thai, usually they owned 51%. Neill Fronde Wednesday, June 9, 2021. I will give a TLDR at the end of this section because it will probably be longer than the story. Click on the link to read my article about it and where to go. In September 2014, the couple were found bludgeoned to death close to where they were staying. There was no evidence of a misdemeanour, but the bodies were sent to the police hospital for autopsy. Yes, that is more than 10 years of moving around the globe, not staying in one place longer than 2-3 weeks mostly! Rumours go that a couple very influential families, kind of like Koh Tao Mafia style, rule the island. Disturbing online photos leave family of backpacker Hannah Witheridge disgusted By Sophie Goddard 9 Oct 2014 Rex Features Last month, the tragic revelation that backpackers Hannah Witheridge, 23,. A 198 page appeal on behalf of the accused Burmese defendants in the Koh Tao murder trial has been filed with the Region 8 Court of Appeals on Koh Samui, Thailand. Think twice before getting yourself into trouble! They raped and killed Hannah, and killed David who was attempting to fight them off. Murder On Koh Tao: The Untold Story - Crime Documentary | Real Life Stories Documentaries Reality TV - Real Life Stories Documentaries 677 subscribers Subscribe 79 views 9 months ago Show. That said, it was my second time I lived in Koh Tao and it was the second time there had been a fatal incident. Photo: CSI LA. Regional Surat Thani governor Chatpong Chatphum said the Koh Tao murders had dealt a serious blow to tourism. Some Koh Tao travel blogs tell you that prices depend on your haggling skills. There were 3 main families that each controlled certain sections of the island. It mostly depends on how you behave yourself. Hannah was missing clothes on her lower body and her head/face had been completely smashed in by a blunt object. They had been brutally beaten to death just a few feet away from their hotel rooms. I have no idea but it's safe to say it was the vast majority. But an unexplained fire that evening burned down three bamboo huts - including the one Elise had been staying in. Was everyone on Meth in a mafia? Elise's bags mysteriously appear to have been loaded onto the ferry she was due to take, and arrived at Chumphon province where she should have caught a bus to the capital. Now I'm aware in Western culture that word is a slur, but it isn't in Thailand. He didn't get any change, he kicked off wanting his money back. He said autopsies to determine the cause of the deaths were expected in about two weeks. But remember you are still in Thailand! And its just claimed another two victims. I know this because one of my closest friends, and my neighbour was with them when the murders happened. But, his sister Maria and the family told the BBC they would not rely on what Thai police said as there was still speculation over the circumstances surrounding the death - and that they had received 'different versions' of what might have happened. Police ruled out foul play but his family believe he was murdered. I greet my students and start packing bags as we'll be diving all day. Aug 10, 2017. They drive like maniacs, think they are untouchable, are often rude and over charge tourists any time they can! The Thaiger 116K subscribers Join Subscribe 712 Share 29K views 10 months ago #thailand #kohtao #thailandtourist We've all heard. Why are government officials going along with this with no/circumstantial evidence at best? A cruise employee has had his contract terminated after he was allegedly seen filming women from a female bathroom. The bodies were found 100 metres away from the scene of a beach party, according to a local report.It was believed that attackers may have been waiting to target the pair as they walked off at the end of the party, which was attended by a group of international revellers. The pool was also supposed to be empty, because it was closed down due to Covid-19 restrictions.. Dont argue with them for too long, dont feel too cool to say sorry and walk away from the scene. Christina, from Orpington, South East London, died shortly after arriving on Koh Tao. Try it yourself below! Death Island or Murder Island Koh Tao has already been struggling with a very bad reputation after the Koh Tao murders in September 2014 when a British couple was killed and left behind on Sairee Beach. But although David's family called the verdict 'justice', the trial. On Tuesday, new details emerged as police investigated the death of a wealthy billionaire industrialist and his wife on Ko Tao last Friday. Maybe some of the mafia got involved to get them to back off the ladyboy, who is possibly mafia too, add in Meth, violence escalates and now two are dead. But among some foreigners, Koh Tao has taken on a more sinister reputation. Make sure you have a seat by buying your ticket online and safe a lot of hassle. 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And insecure residency tends to breed compliance. Like during all your travels around the world the golden rule is: use common sense and when you feel something is not right then walk away from the situation! Don't let your Thailand holiday be ruined by your own stupid mistakes! Michelle, who says the death would have gone unnoticed if not for her public appeal for help, said: "I do not believe what the police have told us. No staff were in the area when their deaths happened, Koh Tao police chief Kriangkrai Kraikaew said. Complaining about wrongdoing may invite official questions and demands for passports and documentation. KOH TAO MURDERS - DID SCOTLAND YARD AND THE FOREIGN OFFICE SCREW UP? Christina Annesley, 23, from the UK and born in New Zealand. That is the price you pay to get from Sairee Beach to Chalok Bay. To get around Koh Tao at night you should have your own motorbike or take an expensive taxi ride. He had no broken bones. I will reference it further simply as BAR. Thailand's Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence for two Burmese migrant workers convicted of murdering two British backpackers on a Thai resort island in 2014. Thai police say the man on the left matches the one seen acting suspiciously on CCTV. UPDATE: Attempted murder by Thai diving instructor, Santi Khokpool in the Fishbowl Beach Bar, Koh Tao on 28-year-old British tourist on 15 August 2020. Unfortunately there is a dark side of Koh Tao and some people call it the Wild Wild West Island. They were escorted into the court by police, shackled hands to feet by chains. The publicity about their allegedly botched investigation began in 2014 with the brutal murder of two British tourists, David Miller and Hannah Witheridge, on Koh Tao island off Surat Thani. A member of staff told police he heard four to five cries of someone in shock approximately 10 minutes . We of course want to see those responsible for the brutal murder of our precious girl brought to justice., Millers family said: The act which ended Davids life devastated our family and his friends. Due to not remembering the name, I will refer to it as BAR. Yes I know that drinking and driving is totally accepted in Koh Tao, but try to not be one of those diving class students that show up in the morning all bruised because they fell off their motorbike driving drunk back home. L&M brand which were found near the crime scene matched samples . The victims have been named by Thai authorities as 23-year-old Hannah Witheridge from Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, and 24-year-old David Miller from Jersey, in the Channel Islands. Although Koh Tao is one of the most beautiful islands in Thailand, it has always been shrouded by a dark mystery. Dont forget that Thailand is still ruled by a Military regime. While traveling to Koh Tao lately I was in such a good mood and surrounded by good vibes that I forgot about its dark past.