Swiss tourist killer moved to Phuket Prison

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The standard police patrol pickup used to transport Teerawat to Phuket Prison today (Aug 9). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Teerawat Thothip, the man facing murder and robbery causing death charges for the killing of 57-year-old Phuket Sandbox tourist Nicole Sauvain-Weisskopf, was moved to Phuket Prison late this afternoon (Aug 9) after the Phuket Provincial Court approved his further detention while police continue their investigation.

 

Teerawat, a 27-year-old resident of Pa Khlok on Phuket’s east coast, during a press conference broadcast live nationwide yesterday confessed to choking Ms Sauvain-Weisskopf unconscious in order to rob her, but denied intention to kill her and denied any attempt to rape her.

 

When Ms  Sauvain-Weisskopf’s body was discovered last Thursday (Aug 5), it was found face down in a stream near the Ao Yon Waterfall, on Phuket’s east coast. Her body was naked from the waist down and covered with a dark tarpaulin weighed down by rocks. Her denim shorts, Nike trainers and small backpack were found amid the undergrowth nearby.

 

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/swiss-tourist-killer-moved-to-phuket-prison-80990.php

 

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[RichardColeman]

Really would  not be surprised to see this guy get bumped off soon to put an end to the prolonged embarrassing tourism story and Phuket sandbox nail

[CANSIAM]

I read the Phuket Governor has plans to close temporarily some areas to 'protect' foreigners. This will NOT ease tensions at all.  The right man is in custody ? 

[NicholasTH]

4 hours ago, CANSIAM said:

I read the Phuket Governor has plans to close temporarily some areas to 'protect' foreigners. This will NOT ease tensions at all.  The right man is in custody ? 

U.S. CDC urges avoiding travel to Israel, France, Thailand over COVID-19 That must be a kick in the nuts ..

[PETERTHEEATER]

Swiss tourist killer moved to Phuket Prison

I did not see coverage of the trial. When was he convicted?

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[swbaggies]

4 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Swiss tourist killer moved to Phuket Prison

I did not see coverage of the trial. When was he convicted?

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Many countries move people to prison on remand due to seriousness of the crime or flight risk, regardless of trial outcome not being issued. 

[RJRS1301]

6 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Swiss tourist killer moved to Phuket Prison

I did not see coverage of the trial. When was he convicted?

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As stated in the article:

was moved to Phuket Prison late this afternoon (Aug 9) after the Phuket Provincial Court approved his further detention while police continue their investigation.