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Phuket: Motorcycle taxi rider fatally stabbed during brawl, another injured


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Two motorcycle taxi riders got embroiled in a brawl in Patong, Phuket, yesterday, leading to one fatality at the scene, while the other sustained serious injuries.

 

The deceased taxi rider, 61 year old Samanmart Ueanoth, was found with three stab wounds to his chest and was transported to the local hospital. However, he succumbed to his injuries and lost his life. He hailed from Phetchaburi and was known as Uncle Mit by locals.

 

Patong Police Chief Police Colonel Chalermchai Hirsawat received a report of the incident and arrived at the scene with fellow officers. The altercation took place near Government Savings Bank, Phra Barami Road.

 

The other motorcycle taxi driver, 41 year old Thawatchai Kaewsamsri drove himself to hospital for treatment for his injuries. The two riders worked for the same motorcycle ride service company and had been drinking on duty, according to witnesses.

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Phuket News

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-12

 

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3 hours ago, webfact said:

The other motorcycle taxi driver, 41 year old Thawatchai Kaewsamsri drove himself to hospital for treatment for his injuries. The two riders worked for the same motorcycle ride service company and had been drinking on duty, according to witnesses.

Welcome to Thailand, your safety and welfare is our prime concern.

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