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Two accused jailed without bail

PHUKET: The two men allegedly involved in the fatal stabbing of Australian Michelle Smith were today (June 27) jailed without bail.

Wednesday 27 June 2012 06:36 PM


Surasak Suwanchot (left) and Surin Tapthong (blue T-shirt) were today jailed.

Surasak Suwanchot (left) and Surin Tapthong (blue T-shirt) were today jailed.

Surasak Suwanchot, 26, originally from Nakhon Sri Thammarat, who is accused of stabbing Mrs Smith, and Surin Tapthong, 37, originally from Sumat Sakhon, accused of driving the motorbike involved, performed a re-enactment yesterday and were later taken to Phuket Town.

Police said they have confessed.

Today the court ordered them detained without bail until the prosecution case against them has been compiled.

The pair performed the re-enactment yesterday in Kata Noi, in front of a large crowd.