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Thai brick bash victim dies from head wound infections

Thai brick bash victim dies from head wound infections

PHUKET: The 27-year-old Thai man who went into a coma after being violently attacked by a group of unruly teens this morning in Thalang finally died this afternoon at Vachira Phuket Hospital.

homicide
By Eakkapop Thongtub

Sunday 2 August 2015 03:25 PM


This brick is thought to be the murder weapon.

This brick is thought to be the murder weapon.

Doctors prounounced 27-year-old Surasak Yangthad dead at 1.30pm today, noting that he was unable to fight off multiple infections that had spread at deep wounds on his face and head.

Mr Surasak, originally from Kanchanaburi, was attacked by a group of unruly teens early this morning following an altercation at a Thalang pub (story here).

Police are still following up on eyewitness reports and CCTV footage, and have yet to name any suspects or announce any arrests. The investigation is ongoing.