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Boat hijackers allegedly hired to 'collect unpaid debt'
Phuket Gazette

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Hijackers of the Chok Boonmee 5 were allegedly hired by the boat's previous owner. Photo: Royal Thai Navy

PHUKET: -- The leader of a group of armed men who hijacked a Thai fishing vessel south of Phuket told police that they were hired by the boat’s previous owner, who had yet to be paid in full for the vessel.

Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency arrested Madyusup Jimaan, 60, and Ta-een Taokloy, 61, on board the Chok Boonmee 5 in Malaysian waters on Thursday (story here).

Satun Provincial Police, Satun Marine Police, along with Koh Lipe Police, arrived in Langkawi, Malaysia on Friday to pick up the two suspects.

“The suspects told us that the purchase of the vessel was made several months ago. However, the Thai owner, Falil Pongtae, allegedly has an outstanding debt of about 10mn baht,” explained Satun Provincial Police Commander Thatthongsak Phupanthatchasri.

Full story: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/Boat-hijackers-allegedly-hired-collect-unpaid-debt/62560?desktopversion

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-- Phuket Gazette 2015-12-07

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