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Phuket Friends Fall Out in Patong: Police Hunt Killer After Man Stabbed to Death

Monday, June 1, 2015
PHUKET: Police are hunting a man who stabbed to death a former friend after a fist fight went wrong in Phuket's west coast tourist hub of Patong early yesterday.

Knifed to death in the street outside the Royal Paradise was Somkid Jandawong, 27.

Officers from Kathu Police Station, which oversees Patong, said Khun Somkid had been drinking with friends when he and one friend got into a dispute about 3.10am.

After they scuffled, the friend pulled a knife and stabbed Khun Somkid, who is out of work.

The suspect vanished quickly. He was wearing a black shirt, black jeans and white shoes.

The man's body was taken to Patong Hospital.

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That's certainly a dangerous street to be on at that time of the morning. Not recommended!

Posted by Sam Wilko on June 1, 2015 14:55

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Thought there was supposed to be no alcohol served after 12 o'clock last night due to Buddha Day of some sort.

Posted by Sharp on June 1, 2015 14:57

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The knife culture in Phuket seems to be on the increase. Perhaps random stop checks by the police will help curb this type of related crime.

Posted by reader on June 1, 2015 16:25

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@ Sharp. You are right. 24 hrs no alcohol sales. Perhaps the boys bought it before midnight.
We all buy stock in advance to tackle Buddha day, yes?

Posted by Kurt on June 1, 2015 17:36


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