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Death at the docks: Phuket police probe a fishing murder today

Phuket Killing at Fishing Port a 'Frenzied Attack'

Tuesday, July 17, 2012
PHUKET: Police think a man whose body was found floating at Phuket's main fishing port today may have been the victim of a frenzied knife attack.

The man, aged 30 to 35, had 13 stab wounds in his chest and abdomen, paramedics discovered once the body was lifted onto the pier at Rassada in Phuket City.

He had also been hit with something solid, Phuket City police believe. They were called to the scene about 7.50am today.

The man, yet to be identified, could be Thai or Burmese. Police think a frenzied attack may have followed a dispute.

He has a blue eagle tattoo on his chest. The body was taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket City.

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"Police think a frenzied attack may have followed a dispute."
Not suicide ????

Posted by karsten on July 17, 2012 17:32


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