Son of Koh Tao Island Chief denies role In Britons' murder

[zoza]

You people need to get a grip. Seriously. The guy's been cleared a long time ago. He's got a solid alibi with corroborating witnesses. And then there's the fact that the whole family has been cleared of direct involvement via DNA testing of the father & uncle. Time to move on you <deleted> conspiracy junkies.

Do you seriously believe that the junta that currently runs this country, including the PM at its head, would cover up for a small-fry island headman, thereby further damaging Thailand's international reputation and devastating it's upcoming high tourist season? When if they indeed had their man the arrest would make the whole furor die down? This is not the BIB, this is the army running the whole show. There's way too much lost money at stake here. Wake the F up.The botched investigation was bad enough. At least let the MFers see if they can go catch the real killers.

This kind of shit you're putting down here just adds fuel to the fire already smoldering, the hatred of the Thai against the many rabid farang they run up against on these forums.

get a grip on your head and try pulling it out of the sand, seriously. cleared a long time ago by the same

people who can't agree whether his father and uncle have had dna tests, who allowed the same uncle

to wander the murder scene on the first day of the investigation, who have dna tested nearly all the Myanmar males on the island and every tourist who had the slightest contact with the victims but

accepted the boys word. now after two weeks he has pictures and witnesses

I don't agree with most posts on here but to me they serve a purpose to keep the spotlight on this

shocking crime and the unbelievable antics of the police/authorities

The shit you are coming out with will only encourage the already rabid Thai's

to presume the farangs will continue to come no matter if they cover up horrific murders or not.

you need to research the history of Thailand's police and unsolved crime, everything going on today

has been done in other crimes in the past, this appears to be the thailand police's m o

the amount of "unsolved murders" that makes for unbelievable reading, someone should write a

book about it . oh I've just thought of the title Thailand L.O.S LAND OF SHAME i

[ttthailand]

They DNA test hundreds of people, farang, Burmese, and poor Thais but not the main suspects ?

These guys must be guilty to go through all of this to avoid being tested.

[sweatalot]

the key is

only Thai "police" have the DNA of the sperm - what if they do not use it to compare but use another ones DNA instead

(who would be surprised?)

if this is the case why does the "powerful son" not just give his DNA sample?

Very suspicious they did not want FBI in the case

[IamNoone88]

No-body believes this story. They just make it worse. Do the DNA …….. and do not mix the samples…..

[technologybytes]

It's incredible how people who know nothing about the case have such strong opinions.

It's a terrible thing to be accused of such a thing as murder and rape. This kid deserves to be treated as innocent unless there is some real evidence to suggest he is involved.

Don't start that "if he's done nothing then he's got nothing to fear" crap, evidence can get messed up in both directions.

I wouldn't want the police taking my DNA sample for fear that it would end up getting contaminated in some way. The accused should NOT give his DNA unless ordered by a court to do so in my opinion.

Even in so called civilized countries people get convicted of crimes they never were involved in and forensic evidence gets mixed up, just look at the mess made of the OJ Simpson case.

[Fat Haggis]

Steve Fong you have never been to Koh Tao then ? But quite the fountain if knowledge in another thread with your wild theories too?

High speed Catamaran it takes an hour and 20-30 minutes but they only sail during daylight hours and weather conditions can make it slower my wife and I took the Lumprayah high speed over which took almost 2 hours as it was a bit rough and the night ferry which took 7 hours.

Then it was a bus to BKK that took 9 hours so I'd expect still between 6-8 hours in a taxi/ private car. The train isn't much quicker than the bus IIRC.

money is talking on this case and jonny aged 5 did the photoshopping of the still image, how about releasing he video itself and not the still as proof?

Given time and practice I could photoshop myself into the same image it proves NOTHING.

[SteveFong]

you won't get my soiled shoes to step foot on Kho Tao, or anyplace where there isn't a large group of Brits, Aussie and Irishmen that I can turn too to shut down a thai hoodlum and his fairymen

[BradWilkins]

This was news about a week ago. they really are clutching at straws

Edited October 1, 2014 by BradWilkins

[krislarter]

Just some info.

Hannah Witheridge's funeral and memorial are on the 10th october here in Hemsby,Great Yarmouth.

Roads will be closed for a horse drawn hearse to carry Hannah to her resting place.

I pray the the RTP will find true justice in her memory.

[Ayemanomad]

You only have to look at the son in the photo to see guilt written all over his face.

If he is squeaky clean, why does he need a lawyer?

Just take a sample of his DNA to prove it one way or the other. Simple.

[Plutojames88]

If someone from the ruling elites is found guilty , whose parents may even have friends in the Government the ""loss of face would be enormous"" this will not be permitted to happen.

[RJF]

They won't do DNA as that would be the logical thing to do. Instead, they're scratching their heads and wish he'd worn a wristband with a GPS tag...

[Sparkles]

What happened to the load of DNA samples that went to Singapore ?

[6NS]

I strongly think it's possible that the original DNA samples from the raped and murdered woman have been switched out with samples from people who've never been near that Island and that no suspect will match now.

Why, when trying to protect the guilty, would they be testing against genuine DNA of the victim?

I think your exactly right.

I do feel that him refusing DNA also proves him guilty. If he has refused. Maybe the BIB have been polite and not asked for it.

[smutcakes]

is it the most common way for people to go to bkk, to fly?

how long is it by boat, and, is that unreasonable?

Yes it is common for people to fly, there are a few options these days. Probably the quickest is ferry to Samui then fly Bangkok Airways to BKK.

Travelling by land and sea, its a 1.45 hour boat and then a 7-8 hour bus or 5.30-6 hours driving yourself.

You can also get boat-plane from Chumphon to Don Muang these days, and another couple of options.

Someone like this young kid if he really had to, could probably get from KT-BKK in about 6 hours. By speed boat then car. No cameras, no witnesses etc.

[givenall]

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Submit DNA and end the speculation.


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Money talks in LOS, so the DNA has to be done outside of Thailand so the result not tainted

[Number 3]

they can do better than one photograph

refresh my memory here, but wasn't the killing during the weekend?

classes would be monday, not sunday?

does he own a boat?

do his friends own boats?

does he frequent the island most weekends?

does he come and go, by private boat?

the lack of scratches or cuts wouldnt rule him out,

only DNA, properly handled will do that,

not one photo

It's why one would leave it so long to come forward publicly-allow those bothersome scratches and bruises to heal and some others masked with makeup. Poor job of theatrics sent to divert attention from the DNA.

I see some posters believe that as there are so called witnesses and apparent footage that he a obviously in the clear. Wisen up people please.

[SteveFong]

is this why it was sent to Singapore, because the guilty and is family have "friends" at the crime lab?

oh, what a shock

[Number 3]

is it the most common way for people to go to bkk, to fly?

how long is it by boat, and, is that unreasonable?

Speedboats name was 'little duck' was it? Please refresh my memory.

[macca3248]

I hope they took a DNA sample from him for testing !!!!!!

[umbanda]

If the Police already tested this guy DNA....cheched the videos, dates, etc, etc....and it is not a suspect anymore...Why he needs a lawyer?

[robertthebruce]

Why use words like "Poweful Local Administrator".....

As for the Son, I would not be so sure, he will no doubt be a spoilt brat..., after all his father is a "Powerful Local Administrator" ?????

Just fine the Murderers.....

[dagling]

Bit odd that the dates on the photo are lovely and clear when the rest of the picture quality is sh!te!! handy coincidence possibly though......

I'm no expert on CCTV images, but I want to believe that date and time will be in a straight line on one such picture?

I edited the images in Photoshop and got them a little clearer, and added a straight line (red) under the date and time.

[boomerangutang]

Submit DNA and end the speculation.

If you've got nothing to hide, do the DNA!

Hear Hear. If the kid is innocent, he should be glad to submit a test.

what about brother? is now cleared too? did the dna test him?

pee chai (big brother) Mon supposedly had a test, though with blundering rapidity it's doubtful it was a bone fide test. Thais are to science what a dog is to kite flying.

[boomerangutang]

Bit odd that the dates on the photo are lovely and clear when the rest of the picture quality is sh!te!! handy coincidence possibly though......

I'm no expert on CCTV images, but I want to believe that date and time will be in a straight line on one such picture?

I edited the images in Photoshop and got them a little clearer, and added a straight line (red) under the date and time.

Both photos look tampered with. There is a dark outline of the body in the colored photo.

Come on Police, do a decent investigation for a change.

[DoDoey]

Submit DNA and end the speculation.

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Im agree. If He is clean and lawyers want to help and clean him for the murder

he can just submit a dna test and no more needed and the police can keep searching

You mean to say they haven't collected DNA from this guy? The prime suspect? That is real BS. Too easy in LOS for someone like him to pay a few thousand baht to a couple of classmates to say he was with them, and to whomever controls the security camera to alter the footage. Furthermore, he had several days to fabricate all of this. PRODUCE THE DNA, and I'll believe him, no problem. Nice new haircut, too...just saying.

Edited October 1, 2014 by DoDoey

[stevepompey]

Police should verify his whereabouts - not lawyers of photoshops,.

Check the attendance - me thinks this has been made up to give an alibi.

Insist on giving DNA or you will remain a suspect.

[lostmebike]

If someone from the ruling elites is found guilty , whose parents may even have friends in the Government the ""loss of face would be enormous"" this will not be permitted to happen.

A sad but true fact about the place we love to call home.

[natway09]

Not so sure we will Big J

[kerrysum]

Thank you all for replies......

When it looks to be too, mysterious... What do you want me to say? In the LOS, you may never find the real answer..... Land of Smiles? Or Land of Secrets....? Something tells me it is a lot deeper than what has been revealed... Just my opinion, so?????

Have a great day......