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Khao Lak beach, where German tourist Sebastian Wolff died

German Tourist Held Over Beach Death of Friend

Thursday, May 14, 2009
POLICE are holding one German tourist over the death of a second German whose body was found on a beach at Khao Lak in Phang Nga on Wednesday.

The dead man, Sebastian Wolff, 22, and his friend, Florian Zehentmair, had been holidaying at the Barisa Bungalows in Khao Lak.

Police say at least one witness saw the men fight and are holding Mr Zehentmair, 19, who denies any part in his friend's death.

Mr Zehentmair has not given an account of the events leading up to the death. He says he cannot remember because he had had too much to drink.

Police say they have a witness who saw the two Germans arguing and fighting late at night, on the beach about 200 metres from their accommodation.

The argument began when Mr Wolff went to kiss a Thai man, the superintendent of Thai Muang police station, Police Colonel Kullathorn Chaladphat, told Phuketwan.

Mr Wolff's body has been taken to Thai Muang Hospital so doctors can determine the cause of death.

Colonel Kullathorn said that Mr Wolff may have struck his head on a rock on the beach when he fell.

The body was found on Wednesday morning by people out walking, the officer said. Mr Wolff , a tall man, was wearing a yellow shirt and black shorts.

Not far away police found Mr Zehentmair in a deep sleep, apparently induced by excessive consumption of alcohol.

Police woke up Mr Zehentmair and showed him the body of his friend on the beach.

He is now being held at the local police station pending the autopsy result and a full statement from the witness, who remains anonymous for now.

The German pair had been staying in Khao Lak since May 12. They were due to check out on May 26.

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Woah, another mystery death of a tourist. What's going on here?!

Posted by LC on May 14, 2009 19:35

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The remake of the Killing Fields ???

Posted by Graham on May 15, 2009 08:22

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VDO - A German tourist was murdered in Khaolak, Phang Nga

http://thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/previewnews2.php?news_id=1109
or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ghu-uDZEaI

Phang-Nga Governor Suriya Palusuk ordered police and officials to investigate the case efficiently and said that rules of justice must be strictly applied for all parties involved.

Police have been coordinating with the German Embassy and had sent them the police report and court warrant. Police insist that eyewitnesses clearly stated that the accused was the last person to be with Mr. Wolff.
(Friday 15 May 8.30am)

Posted by NBT TV Phuket on May 15, 2009 10:20

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the eyewittness, if there really is one, is a liar! florian and sebastian definitely are not gay and they would not have kissed men, even if they drank more than they did ! this story is a cheap excuse, designed by the authorities, who are not willing to and are not interested in investigating the truth !!!

PLEASE STOP SPREADING LIES AND FIND THE MURDERER !!!
sebastian's life was killed. florian lost his best friend!
do not allow to ruin floran's life as well !!!

Posted by truth on May 18, 2009 05:55


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