Crime Police Hunt for Suspect in Tragic Death of Thai Nurse on Koh Samui

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Authorities are intensively searching for the suspect responsible for the murder of Aunchuree Wongmueang, a 36-year-old nurse found dead in her welfare accommodation on Koh Samui, Surat Thani province. The grim discovery was made today, May 21, by her colleagues after they failed to reach her and decided to check her room using a spare key at Green Park Village.

 

Inside, they found Aunchuree lying lifeless on her bed, clad in only black underwear with a white T-shirt tied around her neck, indicating strangulation. Apart from the signs of strangulation, no other injuries were apparent on her body. An empty box of condoms was the only notable item discovered by officers from Bor Phut Police Station as they combed the scene for evidence.

 

Adding to the mystery, Aunchuree's grey Nissan sedan, with registration plate 2กศ 0749, was missing, leading police to suspect that the perpetrator might have used it to escape.

 

Employed in the documentation department at a local hospital, Aunchuree was known by her colleagues as a friendly and well-regarded individual without any known work-related disputes. She lived alone in the employer-provided welfare accommodations, being originally from Bangkok's Sai Mai district.

 

A neighbour revealed to police hearing a scream from Aunchuree's room around 2 a.m. after she had returned home twice, firstly at midnight and then again at 2 a.m., but the cry for help wasn't investigated further at the time.

 

Current police theories on the motive range from personal disputes, including possible adultery or theft. To facilitate their investigation, officers are meticulously reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding area to track Aunchuree's vehicle and identify potential suspects.

 

The case has sent ripples across Koh Samui, prompting an increase in local vigilance as the community mourns the loss of a beloved nurse, while police work diligently to bring the perpetrator to justice.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-21