Koh Tao island 'sealed off' after gruesome murder of two British tourists

[blowin]

Just listening to an Irish news report warning people about the dangers of Thai holiday island drugs rape and motor bike accidents. The report was finished off with that Thai police are worried and are searching for a missing friend of one of the dead.

[mango66]

What appalls me (apart from the enormity of the crime) is the total lack of professionalism shown by the police with regard to the crime scene. In the photos that I have seen there were uniformed officers milling about, trampling on everything, with miscellaneous other persons spectating. The only protective gear I could see was one bloke wearing rubber gloves, The scene should have been fully cordoned off with the only persons allowed entry being specialised forensic personnel in protective clothing.

I appreciate that the island would not have forensic teams to hand, but the scene should have been preserved until they arrived. What thoughts Chooka and other ex police members?

Thais like to see blood and death !

So they have the right to stay just there to see whats going on and enjoy ! this is life action !

This you will see in any case here in Thailand !

Guffers on much to destroy any evidence,

and where is the police ?

They do the same,

at least most of them !

[phanangpete]

Im not sure i want to go out today, chances of my surviving a normal day are getting increasingly low !

[lingyai]

Rape as a motive to murder in this case just doesn't fly. Why would a rapist/ murderer/s pick a potential victim that is in the company of a young, fit and healthy male ? There would be much easier targets in that party enviroment. Theft also doesn't seem to fit either as the couple most likely had minimal baht on their person at the time they were killed considering they were naked.

While rapists generally go after women who are alone, killing the male partner and then sexually assaulting the woman is not unheard of. Richard Ramirez (AKA the Night Stalker) did it. The Zodiac killer stabbed couples more than once (though didn't rape).

It could have been more a motivation to murder than to rape but after he killed the man he decided to rape the woman before killing her.

He since it was dark and he had the element of surprise he might have killed the man easily.

I hope the killer is caught quickly.

[phanangpete]

Rape as a motive to murder in this case just doesn't fly. Why would a rapist/ murderer/s pick a potential victim that is in the company of a young, fit and healthy male ? There would be much easier targets in that party enviroment. Theft also doesn't seem to fit either as the couple most likely had minimal baht on their person at the time they were killed considering they were naked.

If you read the news, there were four of them, including an Asian who was seen on cctv fleeing the other farang was in the sea he had serious wounds.

I think they were naked and having a bit of 'fun' on the beach and someone got jealous , found a hoe and went mad .

He has fled also , how was this allowed if hes not the killer , he is a key witness !

[brewsterbudgen]

Just listening to an Irish news report warning people about the dangers of Thai holiday island drugs rape and motor bike accidents. The report was finished off with that Thai police are worried and are searching for a missing friend of one of the dead.

Sensible advice to all holidaymakers wherever they spend their vacation.

[realenglish1]

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This murder did make it to international headlines.

Thailand certainly doesn't lack for grief producing events.

You seem not to read international news. It did make headlines. Fox news had in on the front page as did many other news organizations.

What media are you reading

Duck Dynasty News ?

[DrLom]

Rape as a motive to murder in this case just doesn't fly. Why would a rapist/ murderer/s pick a potential victim that is in the company of a young, fit and healthy male ? There would be much easier targets in that party enviroment. Theft also doesn't seem to fit either as the couple most likely had minimal baht on their person at the time they were killed considering they were naked.

While rapists generally go after women who are alone, killing the male partner and then sexually assaulting the woman is not unheard of. Richard Ramirez (AKA the Night Stalker) did it. The Zodiac killer stabbed couples more than once (though didn't rape).

It could have been more a motivation to murder than to rape but after he killed the man he decided to rape the woman before killing her.

He since it was dark and he had the element of surprise he might have killed the man easily.

I hope the killer is caught quickly.

He? Not 'they'?? Took more than one to do this, unless it was done in between those small rocks as a matter of surprise, after the event. Would somebody killing 2 people remove a condom after the event. HOE IN THE BACK is not obtained when facing somebody. It is clear what happened, but I'm for sure not going to speculate.

I hope the killers, as a group, are caught quickly!

[Basil B]

I think this must be the work of two ore more persons...

Bet the police have been told to find the killers quickly... and to ensure they are not Thai's.

[DrLom]

Im not sure i want to go out today, chances of my surviving a normal day are getting increasingly low !

Do you shag on the beach everyday then?

Can do , but im not telling where i live .

Then I'd suggest you don't go out then.

[thatswhatuthought]

Why not release the image of the "migrant" fleeing the scene?

[phanangpete]

Rape as a motive to murder in this case just doesn't fly. Why would a rapist/ murderer/s pick a potential victim that is in the company of a young, fit and healthy male ? There would be much easier targets in that party enviroment. Theft also doesn't seem to fit either as the couple most likely had minimal baht on their person at the time they were killed considering they were naked.

While rapists generally go after women who are alone, killing the male partner and then sexually assaulting the woman is not unheard of. Richard Ramirez (AKA the Night Stalker) did it. The Zodiac killer stabbed couples more than once (though didn't rape).

It could have been more a motivation to murder than to rape but after he killed the man he decided to rape the woman before killing her.

He since it was dark and he had the element of surprise he might have killed the man easily.

I hope the killer is caught quickly.

Why did no one hear noise, ie: screams, i don't think people die in this horrific way in silence.

[Thai at Heart]

"Another theory of the murder might also be from jealousy because the girl was good looking and had many boyfriends coming in contact, he said."

Please tell me that's just a poor translation of what he said and not him hinting about loose morals being to blame.

Um, in so many words, that is exactly what he said.

Classy.

[thatswhatuthought]

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This murder did make it to international headlines.

Thailand certainly doesn't lack for grief producing events.

You seem not to read international news. It did make headlines. Fox news had in on the front page as did many other news organizations.

What media are you reading

Duck Dynasty News ?

Read carefully. It DID make international headlines.

[DrLom]

"Another theory of the murder might also be from jealousy because the girl was good looking and had many boyfriends coming in contact, he said."

Please tell me that's just a poor translation of what he said and not him hinting about loose morals being to blame.

Um, in so many words, that is exactly what he said.

Classy.

It is loose morals that get people into trouble, is it not? Or idiocy, as an alternative?

[snowyy73]

they are going to pin it on three poor burmese who will have no chance to defend themselves....end of story!

[Thai at Heart]

"Another theory of the murder might also be from jealousy because the girl was good looking and had many boyfriends coming in contact, he said."

Please tell me that's just a poor translation of what he said and not him hinting about loose morals being to blame.

Um, in so many words, that is exactly what he said.

Classy.

It is loose morals that get people into trouble, is it not? Or idiocy, as an alternative?

Are you kidding? What loose morals get you into the likelihood of getting your head beaten in.

There is absolutely ZERO evidence for any judgement of a moral kind on the behaviour of anyone, and so called loose moral behaviour does not warrant reactions like this. Unless of course you fancy living with the Taliban.

[AGareth2]

I think this must be the work of two ore more persons...

Bet the police have been told to find the killers quickly... and to ensure they are not Thai's.

very likely

read on the BBC that a senior PO said it could not be a Thai

[mango66]

after reading this i feel so lucky to be alive, i have never spoke about this to anyone but now feel i can.. i was one of the lucky ones, i was raped in 2004, I was 16 at the time i managed to get away and call a passer by (most traumatic experience ever otherwise i dont think id be here) and also was lucky enough to get justice by identifying my attacker (who was a stranger didnt know him) who is still in jail today. i was very young and it always has affected me however, it never made me hate Thailand or want to go home, I hope their attacker gets caught, my thoughts are with the family at this difficult time i only hope this doesnt affect the rest of thailand much as its not the countrys fault that there are some bad people here, lets face it it could happen in any country.

It is the fault of the country that too much such elements are here in the country;

The Gvt and the corrupt officials which support the rich for getting cheap labour,

in exchange to share their profit;

[soalbundy]

you defend with something that moves faster through the air than a blade ....your mouth ?

[BKKBrit]

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This murder did make it to international headlines.

Thailand certainly doesn't lack for grief producing events.

You seem not to read international news. It did make headlines. Fox news had in on the front page as did many other news organizations.

What media are you reading

Duck Dynasty News ?

What are you and several others talking about? Your ID indicates you're English - where does Watcharacters ever say DID NOT? He states clearly that this murder DID MAKE IT to Int'l headlines.

[traviss]

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This murder did make it to international headlines.

Thailand certainly doesn't lack for grief producing events.

Yes it did, read it on CNN this morning

MSN, USA

[DrLom]

Rape as a motive to murder in this case just doesn't fly. Why would a rapist/ murderer/s pick a potential victim that is in the company of a young, fit and healthy male ? There would be much easier targets in that party enviroment. Theft also doesn't seem to fit either as the couple most likely had minimal baht on their person at the time they were killed considering they were naked.

While rapists generally go after women who are alone, killing the male partner and then sexually assaulting the woman is not unheard of. Richard Ramirez (AKA the Night Stalker) did it. The Zodiac killer stabbed couples more than once (though didn't rape).

It could have been more a motivation to murder than to rape but after he killed the man he decided to rape the woman before killing her.

He since it was dark and he had the element of surprise he might have killed the man easily.

I hope the killer is caught quickly.

Why did no one hear noise, ie: screams, i don't think people die in this horrific way in silence.

God you ask some silly questions, and if you're teaching, pls don't forget the '?' after your Q.

If you got a HOE SLICING in your back unexpectedly, do you really think you'd let out a loud scream? You'd be gasping for breath, as the impact would blow your lungs out..

Female quickly subdues, or so shocked and frozen..... no noise comes from her either.

I have walked past beach parties, and all one hears is screams. Boozed up and drug taking (prob 50%) of attendees would not give a toss about screams. Screams also don't carry so far on a beach - depending upon which way one is facing, and I believe they were facing the ground, doing what they were doing.

[lingyai]

Rape as a motive to murder in this case just doesn't fly. Why would a rapist/ murderer/s pick a potential victim that is in the company of a young, fit and healthy male ? There would be much easier targets in that party enviroment. Theft also doesn't seem to fit either as the couple most likely had minimal baht on their person at the time they were killed considering they were naked.

While rapists generally go after women who are alone, killing the male partner and then sexually assaulting the woman is not unheard of. Richard Ramirez (AKA the Night Stalker) did it. The Zodiac killer stabbed couples more than once (though didn't rape).

It could have been more a motivation to murder than to rape but after he killed the man he decided to rape the woman before killing her.

He since it was dark and he had the element of surprise he might have killed the man easily.

I hope the killer is caught quickly.

He? Not 'they'?? Took more than one to do this, unless it was done in between those small rocks as a matter of surprise, after the event. Would somebody killing 2 people remove a condom after the event. HOE IN THE BACK is not obtained when facing somebody. It is clear what happened, but I'm for sure not going to speculate.

I hope the killers, as a group, are caught quickly!

It could be more than one person yes. But it could have easily been one person. OJ Simpson probably killed 2 people by himself. There are husbands have murdered their whole family before. The gal and guy probably had a decent amount to drink. They are in a relaxed mood, somewhat private little area, it is dark, they dont have shoes on, it would have taken only one or two blows to the head to kill him. She is trapped and is killed.

[Expat Girl]

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This murder did make it to international headlines.

Thailand certainly doesn't lack for grief producing events.

You seem not to read international news. It did make headlines. Fox news had in on the front page as did many other news organizations.

What media are you reading

Duck Dynasty News ?

What are you and several others talking about? Your ID indicates you're English - where does Watcharacters ever say DID NOT? He states clearly that this murder DID MAKE IT to Int'l headlines.

Agree, i was getting confused, thought i had missed something...

[gcdhar]

Extremely bad news for Thai tourism. I with my wife personally select Thailand as my number one holiday destination. I visit this Kingdom at least twice in a year, advise my friends accordingly. Incidents like murder of British couple shocked me severely. I think government of Thailand immediately should take necessary action to find the killer and impose peaceful law and order around the kingdom. I think current government will be able to create lawful environment all over Thailand.

[OZEMADE]

Extremely bad news for Thai tourism. I with my wife personally select Thailand as my number one holiday destination. I visit this Kingdom at least twice in a year, advise my friends accordingly. Incidents like murder of British couple shocked me severely. I think government of Thailand immediately should take necessary action to find the killer and impose peaceful law and order around the kingdom. I think current government will be able to create lawful environment all over Thailand.

This has killed the Tourism at the moment, especially seeing that it is already down about 3 million tourists on last year.

[DrLom]

Rape as a motive to murder in this case just doesn't fly. Why would a rapist/ murderer/s pick a potential victim that is in the company of a young, fit and healthy male ? There would be much easier targets in that party enviroment. Theft also doesn't seem to fit either as the couple most likely had minimal baht on their person at the time they were killed considering they were naked.

While rapists generally go after women who are alone, killing the male partner and then sexually assaulting the woman is not unheard of. Richard Ramirez (AKA the Night Stalker) did it. The Zodiac killer stabbed couples more than once (though didn't rape).

It could have been more a motivation to murder than to rape but after he killed the man he decided to rape the woman before killing her.

He since it was dark and he had the element of surprise he might have killed the man easily.

I hope the killer is caught quickly.

He? Not 'they'?? Took more than one to do this, unless it was done in between those small rocks as a matter of surprise, after the event. Would somebody killing 2 people remove a condom after the event. HOE IN THE BACK is not obtained when facing somebody. It is clear what happened, but I'm for sure not going to speculate.

I hope the killers, as a group, are caught quickly!

It could be more than one person yes. But it could have easily been one person. OJ Simpson probably killed 2 people by himself. There are husbands have murdered their whole family before. The gal and guy probably had a decent amount to drink. They are in a relaxed mood, somewhat private little area, it is dark, they dont have shoes on, it would have taken only one or two blows to the head to kill him. She is trapped and is killed.

In the tiny little coved area, do you think he got hoed in the back facing an attacker? Come on, it's obvious when he was hoed in the back, and what happened after that, probably drug fuelled if it was a single attacker...... and lo and behold somebody has fled, to Bangkok.... probably to Suva.

[alt]

2 years ago my GF and I walked on that section of beach many times. This Christmas we were hoping to do the same again. Now i'm not so sure... I just don't think it would have the same appeal knowing that 2 innocent holidaymakers met their demise on the same sand we'd be walking on. It would certainly take the romantic feel away from it, and make us feel like we could be next. Unlikely I know, but how unlikely did it feel to this couple that they'd be murdered on that night?

Hard to tell if this will affect Khao Tao long-term?

[lingyai]

2 years ago my GF and I walked on that section of beach many times. This Christmas we were hoping to do the same again. Now i'm not so sure... I just don't think it would have the same appeal knowing that 2 innocent holidaymakers met their demise on the same sand we'd be walking on. It would certainly take the romantic feel away from it, and make us feel like we could be next. Unlikely I know, but how unlikely did it feel to this couple that they'd be murdered on that night?

Hard to tell if this will affect Khao Tao long-term?

I doubt this will hurt Koh Tao long term at all. Bali had two bombings and still has tourists.

Horrible event but not common.

This will probably not have that much effect on Thailand tourism either. Sort term cancellation maybe but no major effect.