BuffHello Posted January 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 a small reward would soon get these cases cleared up rapidly . say half a million bahts . even a quarter million. there is always someone who knows something as thais are a gossipy lot . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damen Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 It was bad enough the first time I read it. After reading the latest reports, I am truly sickened. Just the thought of the mother listening to her child's last breath..... The worst possible thing they could do is try and bury this story. One only has to look at Arub/Natalee Holloway to see the damage that can be done to tourism when it appears that the authorities are being less than helpful. It's one thing for punters to be killed by bargirls and their boyfriends. Quite another for a young girl walking on the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lazyphil Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 was a time tourists were getting killed and robbed in florida/disney area quite often, didn't put brits going back in droves, i think american police were more proactive to deal with 'hoodlums' though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 The Times Online January 03, 2006 Is Thailand safe? Reports of the murder of a 21-year-old British student in Thailand at New Year's Eve have raised concerns over the safety of the holiday destination. News editor Ginny McGrath answers your questions: Has the Foreign and Commonwealth Office changed its advice? No. The Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to southern provinces parts of Thailand, but these are a long way from the country's popular holiday resorts including Phuket, Krabi and Koh Samui. Is Thailand safe for western visitors? Around 360,000 Britons visit Thailand every year, with the majority of trips trouble free. However, the Foreign Office warns visitors to be wary of taking drinks from strangers due to a number of incidents of drinks being drugged, and warns of a number of cases of sexual assault on foreign men and women. Less serious crime includes overcharging for journeys by unlicensed taxis, which have black and white licence plates (licensed taxis have yellow and black licence plates). In its guide to Thailand, Lonely Planet also warns of the dangers of leaving valuables in a hotel safe, with a number of incidents of theft reported in Chiang Mai guesthouses, and says several backpackers have recounted stories of theft on bus journeys between Bangkok and Chiang Mai. What about Koh Samui? The Times correspondent Andrew Drummond filed this report from Lamai Beach in Koh Samui on January 3: "Koh Samui is packed out. It's New Year, the hotels are full and flights on to the island are very difficult to get on to. The popularity of the island has increased because it was not hit by tsunami last year. A lot of British holidaymakers are believed to have switched their holidays from Phuket to Koh Samui and so the authorities are very keen not to damage the island's reputation as an idyll. "In fact, there is little known about Koh Samui. It's very popular with backpackers and tourists but a lot of mainland Thais regard it as a rather dangerous place and are reluctant to come on holiday here." In a warning to visitors, the Koh Samui Tourism Association states: "Though exceptionally safe by world standards, like any tourist area Samui has its petty criminals. These individuals are most often present late at night, especially in some of the entertainment areas." Have any other Britons been murdered in Thailand in recent years? Six British nationals have been murdered in Thailand since August 2004. In a well-reported case in August 2000, 23-year-old graduate Kirsty Jones was sexually assaulted and murdered in Chiang Mai. Is Thailand more dangerous for women? Both the Foreign Office and Lonely Planet warn women to be vigilant when travelling alone in Thailand following incidents of drinks spiking, sexual assault and pick pocketing. The Koh Samui Tourism Association is more specific in its advice for female visitors: "Women especially should not accept an invitation from a stranger to walk on the beach at night, no matter how attractive he or she may be." Are there any local laws I should be aware of? The Thai authorities stipulate that tourists carry their passport with them at all times and in some cases visitors have been arrested because they have been unable to produce their passport. Visitors should also be aware of the strict laws governing drugs. Possession of even a small amount of illegal drugs can lead to a lengthy prison sentence and a large fine. Are there any other dangers for visitors? An average 38 people are killed in motorbike accidents every day in Thailand according to the Foreign Office, with many tourists ignoring local laws that stipulate safety helmets must be worn. It also warns that in many cases tourists that have been involved in accidents have been unable to recoup costs from their travel insurer because motorbikes of under 50cc are not covered. According to the Koh Samui Tourism Association, driving or riding on the back of a motorbike is "easily the most dangerous activity for visitors to the region". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Her parents arive in Thailand today. Its usualy a little daunting landing in BKK for the first time but jeez, coming here to help officers investigate murder of your 21 year old girl? Fuck... Poor sod's, I feel for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 First a visit to the UK Embassy, then a flight down to Samui most likely. The Thai cops had better get this one solved -- and done fast. Otherwise, bye bye tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/4577992.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limbo Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 You hit the nail on the head. If this isn't dealt with properly, it may affect visiting numbers to Samui in a few months time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 BBC News 4 Jan 2006 Victim of Thai murder 'was raped' Police in Thailand investigating the murder of a British student found dead on a beach believe she was raped. Katherine Horton, 21, from Cardiff, was attacked with a blunt instrument and left to drown in the sea off the island of Koh Samui. The Reading University student was last seen on the beach on the evening of 1 January, talking on her mobile phone. Her father, Ian, and older brother, Richard, arrived in the Thai capital, Bangkok, on Wednesday. The results of a post-mortem examination had already shown that Miss Horton's clothing was dishevelled and that she had suffered bruising as well as head and other internal injuries. Having examined the report from a forensic scientist in Bangkok, Thai Police said on Wednesday that they were investigating the likelihood Miss Horton had been raped before being killed. Katherine Horton was staying with friends at Lamai beach "Our investigation is focusing on rape," Lieutenant Colonel Thanongsak Aksornsom of Samui police confirmed. Officers have now begun to carry out DNA testing on people who had met Miss Horton. The third-year psychology student had flown to Thailand on 27 December with university friends for a short break. She had been due to return home to her family home in the Thornhill area of Cardiff next week. She was last seen alive on the evening of 1 January where she had been with a group of friends on Lamai beach on the island. At some point, Miss Horton is reported to have wandered away from them as she spoke to her family on her mobile phone. Her body was found less than 12 hours later in the sea by a water biker. Her friend, Ruth Adams, told police Miss Horton received a call from her relatives on her phone while sitting on the beach near the resort where they were staying. Police are DNA testing backpackers on the island While her friend strolled along the beach talking to her family, Miss Adams returned to their bungalow and fell asleep. When she woke up she realised Miss Horton was missing. Detectives are now trying to establish exactly what happened between the phone call and her body being discovered. Miss Horton's father, Ian, arrived in Thailand on Wednesday after travelling from south Wales. Her older brother Richard has also travelled to the country from his home in Australia. A family liaison officer from South Wales Police flew out to Thailand with Ian Horton but will not be involved in the Thai investigation. A force spokesman said: "The officer has been sent purely to act in the capacity as a family liaison officer and it is stressed that the intention is not to question or undermine in any way, the investigation already under way by Thai police." Miss Horton's body is expected to be released to her family over the next few days. _______________________________________ comment: DNA testing backpackers? Gimme a break, please ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limbo Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Well, It hasn't been established if it was done by Thais or foreigners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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