US authorities seeking Thai woman who fled to Bangkok after fatal hit-and-run

[snoop1130]

PHOTO: Facebook/รวบ

 

The authorities in the US are calling on a Thai woman who fled to Bangkok after she struck and killed a student with her car to turn herself in. Tubtim “Sue” Howson, a US citizen, fled the scene after the incident in Michigan, in which 22 year old Benjamin Kable died.

 

According to a Coconuts report, at around 6am on New Year’s Day, Howson struck the Michigan State University student with her BMW, before fleeing the scene. Mr Kable subsequently died and on January 3, Howson fled the US on a flight to Bangkok.

Michigan state sheriff Michael Bouchard has begun the extradition process and is urging Howson to turn herself in at the US Embassy in Bangkok.

 

“Come back, go to the American Embassy in Thailand, do the right thing. You know things got worse because you left the country. You know extra charges were applied because you didn’t stop at the scene.”

 

The victim’s father, Mike Kable, has expressed disbelief at Howson’s actions following the death of his son, who was studying electrical engineering.

 

“Just the lack of empathy and humanity it would take and then to just plot your getaway. All we can do is cross our fingers that we get some justice.”

 

Meanwhile, Thai police say they have not taken any action as they have yet to receive an extradition request. In the US, a felony arrest warrant has been issued for Howson, for failing to stop at the scene of a fatal crime. Authorities say she could face additional charges as a result of fleeing prosecution.

 

Source: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/us-authorities-seeking-thai-woman-who-fled-to-bangkok-after-fatal-hit-and-run/

 

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[marin]

She was apprehended in Ratchburi today. Big Joke held a press conference with her as well. Can't post a link to the Post so this will do for now. 

[Mr Meeseeks]

She probably thought she would get away with it or it was ok to do it because so many do the same in Thailand and are never caught and/or punished. 

[Mr Meeseeks]

Just now, MrMuddle said:

Yes I did see she was an American citizen, but it seems the woman in question has dual citizenship.

Dual citizenship is not allowed under Thai law I believe.

[MrMuddle]

Just now, Mr Meeseeks said:

Dual citizenship is not allowed under Thai law I believe.

You're wrong.

https://www.thaicitizenship.com/thai-dual-citizenship/#:~:text=Are Thai's allowed to hold,their Thai citizenship without issue.

Edited February 15, 2023 by MrMuddle
link added

[Mr Meeseeks]

19 minutes ago, MrMuddle said:

You're wrong.

https://www.thaicitizenship.com/thai-dual-citizenship/#:~:text=Are Thai's allowed to hold,their Thai citizenship without issue.

Interesting, I stand corrected, said the man in the orthopaedic shoes. 

Edited February 15, 2023 by Mr Meeseeks

[John Drake]

32 minutes ago, marin said:

She was apprehended in Ratchburi today. Big Joke held a press conference with her as well. Can't post a link to the Post so this will do for now. 

Can't find that story anywhere, including the Bangkok Post. 

[marin]

19 minutes ago, John Drake said:

Can't find that story anywhere, including the Bangkok Post. 

Sorry about that, its the lead story on their website. Again the links are not allowed. The BBC is also covering it as well as social media. 

[Boyn]

its just something in the Thai mental makeup , never face up to anything or take responsibility just run away.

[anchadian]

44 minutes ago, John Drake said:

Can't find that story anywhere, including the Bangkok Post. 

I posted this two hours ago in another thread on the same subject. (last post)

 

Such a mess this AsianNow forum

 

 

Edited February 15, 2023 by anchadian

[at15]

The thai news said today she was in suan phueng, ratchaburi province, near border of myanmar. She was preparing to flee there but she felt guilty and turned herself in to save image of thai people. She will go back to usa and serve the punishment.

 

Edited February 15, 2023 by at15

[Xanthe]

1 hour ago, Boyn said:

its just something in the Thai mental makeup , never face up to anything or take responsibility just run away.

If not thousands, hundreds of Caucasian Americans do the same through out the USA. Yes they are caught and prosecuted. So it is not a Thai mental make up. It is human mental makeup and some people can't resist it if they get a chance. 

[Maestro]

4 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Dual citizenship is not allowed under Thai law I believe.

Thai law does not forbid dual nationality.

[Mr Meeseeks]

2 hours ago, Maestro said:

Thai law does not forbid dual nationality.

Yes we have established that.

[BayArea]

6 hours ago, at15 said:

She was preparing to flee there but she felt guilty and turned herself in to save image of thai people.

????

[webfact]

Thai Woman Wanted For Fatal Hit-And-Run In US Ready To Return 
by TNR Staff

 

Mrs. Tubtim “Sue” Howson with Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Lt. Gen. Surachate Hakparn. Photo: Matichon

 

A THAI woman who is now an American citizen and is wanted in Michigan for a hit-and-run that killed a Michigan State University student on Jan. 1, 2023 said after being apprehended that she is ready to return to US to face legal consequences, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Mrs. Tubtim “Sue” Howson was driving a 2016 BMW 320i to go to work at a grocery store when she fatally struck the student, Ben Kable, at around 5.49 a.m.

 

Deputies say Kable was “in the roadway” when he was hit by the BMW, but it’s not clear if he was “standing or walking in the roadway when he was hit.” Kable was home for holiday break when he was killed, according to court documents.

 

Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/02/15/thai-woman-wanted-for-fatal-hit-and-run-in-us-ready-to-return/

 

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[Thechook]

10 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Dual citizenship is not allowed under Thai law I believe.

My wife and son are dual citizens 

[Thechook]

45 minutes ago, webfact said:

Thai Woman Wanted For Fatal Hit-And-Run In US Ready To Return 
by TNR Staff

 

Mrs. Tubtim “Sue” Howson with Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Lt. Gen. Surachate Hakparn. Photo: Matichon

 

A THAI woman who is now an American citizen and is wanted in Michigan for a hit-and-run that killed a Michigan State University student on Jan. 1, 2023 said after being apprehended that she is ready to return to US to face legal consequences, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Mrs. Tubtim “Sue” Howson was driving a 2016 BMW 320i to go to work at a grocery store when she fatally struck the student, Ben Kable, at around 5.49 a.m.

 

Deputies say Kable was “in the roadway” when he was hit by the BMW, but it’s not clear if he was “standing or walking in the roadway when he was hit.” Kable was home for holiday break when he was killed, according to court documents.

 

Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/02/15/thai-woman-wanted-for-fatal-hit-and-run-in-us-ready-to-return/

 

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Why is everything left up to big joke to do?  With the amount of press conferences he does each day to wallow in his admiration where does he actually find the time to chase down an arrest all these offenders.  Somehow I get the feeling he steals or the credit of other people's work and says look at me, worship me I am truly magnificent 

[Venom]

11 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

She probably thought she would get away with it or it was ok to do it because so many do the same in Thailand and are never caught and/or punished. 

Yes it's ingrained in the Thais to some extent as in the old days you might get beat to death by the locals especially if you were at fault. In the US you are looking at serious prison time even if it wasn't your fault which would seem to be the case here. 

[ThailandRyan]

May she be successfully prosecuted for the manslaughter and the additional charges,  have her US citizenship revoked and then be deported back to Thailand after serving her time.

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

“Come back, go to the American Embassy in Thailand, do the right thing. You know things got worse because you left the country. You know extra charges were applied because you didn’t stop at the scene.”

Fleeing the scene and now the country...  such a noble act.

[Freddy42OZ]

3 hours ago, Thechook said:

Why is everything left up to big joke to do?  With the amount of press conferences he does each day to wallow in his admiration where does he actually find the time to chase down an arrest all these offenders.  Somehow I get the feeling he steals or the credit of other people's work and says look at me, worship me I am truly magnificent 

You don't need to do the actual work to get the recognition, you just have to be the boss.  

The underlings that do that actual work get no recognition, it all passes up to the boss who ordered the work to be done and approved the results.

 

 

[ChrisY1]

Hit and run is almost the norm in Thailand...a daily occurrence several times each day. Practically accepted by all.

This lady has found out the US is different!

[Thomas KH]

This poor young man's life cut short. Dying at 22 is just incredibly tragic. Just 1 more year and he would have graduated with an engineering degree. 

 

She should do the right thing. Return immediately, make reparations to his loved ones and do the time.

[austhai]

14 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Dual citizenship is not allowed under Thai law I believe.

Years ago the Thais were told if you become a citizen elsewhere you need to hand in your Thai citizenship. Many did but was not law. If you dont hand it in (like many I've met), it will not be taken, then you become a dual citizen.

[rwill]

14 hours ago, John Drake said:

Can't find that story anywhere, including the Bangkok Post. 

do a search on their website for american arrested in ratchaburi

[Tarteso]

14 hours ago, at15 said:

she felt guilty and turned herself in to save image of thai people

What image ? ????

[fusion58]

Headed back to the U.S.A.? Just when she found a country where her driving skills allowed her to blend in. 

[Smokey and the Bandit]

1 hour ago, rwill said:

do a search on their website for american arrested in ratchaburi

https://www.yahoo.com/news/thai-suspect-michigan-hit-run-115046729.html

 

She said she is going to return to the USA?

[mikeymike100]

From the Yahoo article:

"Howson arrived in Thailand on Jan. 5, and police said they started to trace her on Jan. 12 at the FBI’s request, finding her on Jan. 14 in the western province of Ratchaburi, where they suggested she turn herself in."

“We did not arrest her. After she knew the facts, she showed the intention to accept the punishment in the U.S.,” he said. “This will be a good example for Thai society.”

 

Amazing how they can spin this as a 'good example'?