Amy C

Off Topic, yes, but interesting: I am sure the number of people visiting Koh Tao is down, but it still ranks as No.5 on the Trip Advisor list of the Worlds Best Islands. Not sure how valid that figure is, or Trip Advisor itself, but it must have some credibility. Bangkok stands at No 18 in the City ratings.

shit, that's scary stuff

Been following these topics for a few weeks now so have got a fairly good understanding of the case. One thing that sticks in my mind, why was one of the defendants trying to leave the island, i believe he got as far as Surat Thani before the police stopped him. Quite possible he had a valid reason, any idea's or was it a different person ?

Possibly because he got word that he was in line for a frame up.

Highly unlikely, but who know's.

It's certainly possible the green towel was introduced to the crime scene after the perps had fled but it is also possible that it was used by the murderers to cover the victim's face, so they could rape her posthumously without having to look at their handiwork. Given that there is no evidence that the towel was introduced later and the crime scene was deliberately left unsealed by police, a complete forensic examination of the towel should be essential.

I thought the towel may have just been used to cover her injuries, an act of dignity from someone given the horrific nature of the attack.

Been following these topics for a few weeks now so have got a fairly good understanding of the case. One thing that sticks in my mind, why was one of the defendants trying to leave the island, i believe he got as far as Surat Thani before the police stopped him. Quite possible he had a valid reason, any idea's or was it a different person ?

The better question would be: If he was guilty, why would he go to his room immediately after the crime and snooze like a baby?

Additionally: if he was guilty, he would want to split (or he would at least act erratically afterwards). He'd have blood on him and his clothes, so he'd be crazed about cleaning everything. The trip on the ferry happened two weeks after the crime, for krysaches.

Also, as Stephen has mentioned several times: locals would be literally up in arms - swarming to the Burmeses' dwelling to string the guys up - if they thought he did it. Locals usually know about such things. Heck, locals didn't even call out or throw anything when witnessing the reenactment. Ordinarily, Thais would be livid during a reenactment - particularly for such a heinous crime which impacts so badly on the island's reputation. The islanders know the boys didn't do the crime. Most know who did it, but for obvious reasons (they want to stay alive), they ain't tellin'.

Just trying to find some answers, not accusing them or anyone else of the crimes. I did not know the the ferry trip was two weeks later, the timeline i read did not detail that, but was it known why he was leaving, or were he was heading. I guess we wait and see how the trial ends, can get hooked on this story i think.

just remembered, there is a cooking school on Sathorn Road near BTS Surasak, called Blue Elephant, don't know if they do long courses of 3 or 6 months or just one day ones.

start a 'Bubble Tea' shop, Asians are crazy for it, i seen a couple in Perth on holiday and always busy.

Oh wow, be awesome to travel back in time and see Bangkok/Thailand in those days.

Been following these topics for a few weeks now so have got a fairly good understanding of the case. One thing that sticks in my mind, why was one of the defendants trying to leave the island, i believe he got as far as Surat Thani before the police stopped him. Quite possible he had a valid reason, any idea's or was it a different person ?

Love it, fast download, free , no driver issues as many said would happen...thank you Mr Gates

tell them to come, its still a safe place to visit and a place they will fall in love with, forget the bombings, that shit happens everywhere..

wow, could play with that all day

some strange people around, he does look a little rough, maybe had a well deserved beating