Moroccan arrested for murder of Austrian DJ on Koh Pha-ngan

[webfact]

 

A Moroccan national was arrested for the murder of an Austrian DJ on Koh Pha-ngan yesterday. The suspect, 37 year old Anas Rakib stands accused in connection with the brutal murder of Austrian DJ Max Hartl in Surat Thani province.

 

Hartl’s lifeless body was discovered on Thursday, February 22, a grim sight beside a quiet roadside, his features marred by severe blunt force trauma.

 

Eyewitnesses pointed fingers at Rakib, alleging he was the last individual seen with the victim before his untimely demise.

 

The suspect’s identity emerged swiftly, casting a shadow of suspicion over what had once been a friendship between him and the 42 year old DJ.

Hartl’s grieving sister, Martina Shelley, revealed to authorities that her brother had spent years spinning tunes at a local food joint, his vibrant presence a fixture on the island’s nightlife scene.

 

However, beneath the surface of revelry, lies a tale of potential discord and disagreement, hinted at by Shelley’s suspicions of a fatal altercation amongst Hartl and his circle of friends, reported The Nation.

Deputy Chief of Surat Thani police, Police Colonel Sirichai Suksart, revealed chilling details emerging from Rakib’s interrogation.

 

Rakib admitted to a quarrel with Hartl, culminating in a shocking confession. As the truth unfolded, it became clear that what began as a night of camaraderie had escalated into a deadly confrontation.

In related news, a Thai man in Chachoengsao admitted to the brutal murder of his wife after her remains were found in a rubber plantation.

 

Initially reporting her missing, the 33 year old man later disclosed the violent altercation that led to him taking his 27 year old wife’s life on Tuesday, February 20, and attempting to conceal the crime by burning her body in Prachinburi province.

 

In other news, police are accelerating their search for a suspect vehicle in connection with the brutal murder of a woman, whose charred remains were discovered in a tyre at a dumpsite in Khon Kaen’s Waeng Noi district.

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-02-25

 

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[retarius]

I wonder why he killed him?

Did Hartl have a visa to be a DJ? Was he here illegally? 

[spidermike007]

Some strange happenings of late, there's some pretty weird people out there. I'm not singling out Thailand, this kind of nonsense happens all over the world, but you just wonder what drives people to take another man's life. It seems like a pretty extreme thing to do, for those of us that are not pathological maniacs. 

[NanLaew]

8 minutes ago, retarius said:

Did Hartl have a visa to be a DJ? Was he here illegally? 

relevance?

[n00dle]

36 minutes ago, retarius said:

Did Hartl have a visa to be a DJ? Was he here illegally? 

what a remarkably ignorant line of questioning.

[ChaiyaTH]

39 minutes ago, retarius said:

I wonder why he killed him?

Did Hartl have a visa to be a DJ? Was he here illegally? 

Ever been on phangan? There is like dozens of DJs, seriously, and they have local agent visa deals. There is lot of fighting among foreigners on that island, i don't even consider it Thailand. As of 2 news murders recently, and other stuff going on there, wouldn't be surprised Bangkok comes down there sooner or later for a big clean up, I heard that happened before as well.

Edited February 25 by ChaiyaTH

[ChaiyaTH]

32 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

relevance?

A lot, most problems there are due to the party scene and DJ's + others earning on it.

[roo860]

40 minutes ago, retarius said:

I wonder why he killed him?

Did Hartl have a visa to be a DJ? Was he here illegally? 

I'm sure the killer would have asked him, before killing him.🤔🤔

[n00dle]

1 minute ago, ChaiyaTH said:

Ever been on phangan? There is like dozens of DJs, seriously, and they have local agent visa deals. There is lot of fighting among foreigners on that island, i don't even consider it Thailand.

I have a house there and have been visiting since 1994. 

now explain to me again how whether or not the dude had a work permit is germane to being clubbed to death. 

[GammaGlobulin]

Why is the Moroccan wearing that strange green hat with the screen attached?

 

 

[Liverpool Lou]

5 hours ago, retarius said:

Did Hartl have a visa to be a DJ? Was he here illegally? 

What's that got to do with it?

[Liverpool Lou]

9 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Why is the Moroccan wearing that strange green hat with the screen attached?

Why shouldn't he?

[GammaGlobulin]

3 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Why shouldn't he?

 

Because:

Poor sartorial choice, for one...

 

[balo]

I blame the drugs and booze, typical place for it- 
 

[tandor]

10 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Why is the Moroccan wearing that strange green hat with the screen attached?

 

 

so as you don't recognise him when he's back out in the community in 2026.  

[hotchilli]

17 hours ago, webfact said:

Rakib admitted to a quarrel with Hartl, culminating in a shocking confession. As the truth unfolded, it became clear that what began as a night of camaraderie had escalated into a deadly confrontation.

Some people just cannot walk away from an argument.. 

[2008bangkok]

56 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Some people just cannot walk away from an argument.. 

Exactly, who would jeporize there freedom for 20 years in the monkey house all for a drunk argument 

[klauskunkel]

18 hours ago, webfact said:

Rakib admitted to a quarrel with Hartl, culminating in a shocking confession. As the truth unfolded, it became clear that what began as a night of camaraderie had escalated into a deadly confrontation.

In related news,...

 

It also became clear that The Thaiger chose not to reveal the details of what made this "confession shocking" while hinting at an "unfolding truth", leaving its readers yearning for the conclusion of this riveting cliffhanger.

To be continued...

Edited February 26 by klauskunkel

[harrycallahan]

17 hours ago, n00dle said:

now explain to me again how whether or not the dude had a work permit is germane to being clubbed to death. 

Well he was austrian, which is almost germane, and he was a club DJ🤔

[Hakuna Matata]

18 hours ago, retarius said:

I wonder why he killed him?

Did Hartl have a visa to be a DJ? Was he here illegally? 

 

Many foreigners on Koh Phangan  and Thailand in general are criminals and fugitives who are finding a safe heaven in Thailand with visa free or visa on arrival liberal immigration policy, many of them staying in Thailand for 10 or 20 years on a student visa never attending the classes. This is Thailand.

[RT555]

Moroccans are fueled by the Arab/Berber SHORT FUSE......

[SAFETY FIRST]

19 hours ago, webfact said:

 suspect, 37 year old Anas Rakib stands accused in connection with the brutal murder of Austrian DJ Max Hartl in Surat Thani province

suspect, 37 year old Anas Rakib, Moroccan. 

 

How many times does this happen. 

 

2 foreigners become friends in Thailand, one kills the other. 

 

I must say, Aussies are too friendly at times. 

People from different countries will take advantage of this friendlyness. 

 

Take out there fellow Aussies. 

 

Edited February 26 by SAFETY FIRST

[Startmeup]

Many recent headlines don’t paint Koh Phan Ngan very favourable. Have these things been common over the years or just having a bad run? 

[ChaiyaTH]

2 minutes ago, Startmeup said:

Many recent headlines don’t paint Koh Phan Ngan very favourable. Have these things been common over the years or just having a bad run? 

Nothing new at all, this happens all the time, most never even makes the news, it stays on the island. Koh tao isn't as bad as phangan is, it is just that those famous murders made that island stand out more. People (can) do whatever they want on that island, would not be surprised if a few dozen boedies are hidden there.

Edited February 26 by ChaiyaTH

[The Joker]

Now Rakib the moroccan will be going in for a longtime and his miserable life in Thai jail will be enjoyable.

[sambum]

"In related news, a Thai man in Chachoengsao admitted to the brutal murder of his wife after her remains were found in a rubber plantation."

 

Related news? How? AN News Team - Please explain! 

Edited February 26 by sambum

[sambum]

1 hour ago, klauskunkel said:

It also became clear that The Thaiger chose not to reveal the details of what made this "confession shocking" while hinting at an "unfolding truth", leaving its readers yearning for the conclusion of this riveting cliffhanger.

To be continued...

Same as "Power Bank Explosion causes Panic on AirAsia Flight"

 

When in fact it should have read:-  Cell phone power bank fire on Thai Air Asia flight extinguished quickly

 

Reminds me of a Norwich Union ad from a few years ago "We won't make a drama out of a crisis"

[Cabradelmar]

Why? Jealousy, greed, violent psychopathy... All of the above... Who knows. One thing seems certain... There are a lot of crazies in tourist Thailand. Maybe even more than in most other tourist areas. 

[Mickboy]

I understand fights and violence but killing no thanks

[metisdead]

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