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Body with stab wounds found floating

PHUKET: The body of an unidentified man, believed to be a Burmese crew member from a fishing boat, was found floating in waters at Por Pichai Pier in Rassada District this morning (July 17), with 13 stab wounds on his chest and neck.


By Paritta Wangkiat

Tuesday 17 July 2012 06:10 PM


Police estimated his age at about 30-35, and around 165-170 cms tall.

He was found wearing a yellow T-shirt and blue sport pants with white stripes on the side.

So far, police suspect that he might have a fight with another crew on the boat, before he was stabbed and dumped in the water.

His body was sent to Vachira Hospital for an autopsy.