Thread: 23-Year-Old British Tourist Found Dead on Koh Tao

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Just read through that lot.

So where is the link ?

Three young people dead, two murdered and one seemingly overdosed.

You are just guessing up stuff again.

We can all do that mate, its not hard.

Here is my perspective and its that of a father and a long time resident of Thailand. In fact I came here thousands of years ago to run bungalows and a restaurant on Samui.

I have twin daughters in the final year of 6th form here, last year the first part of February they went to Koh Tao on a school expedition and got PADI scuba certifed. It was also the cheapest expedition on offer. This year they will go back with the schools support albeit with a few more security people. They want their deep water certificate and I support their decision and happiness to go. Leaving on February 7 for a 7 night trip.

I do remember just aching to get back to Samui all those years ago yearly before I moved over. That is how they feel coupled with freedom, the beach, more certification, and no thoughts about the final A levels they have to take, or which uni in America accepts them.

They do stay on the other side of the island which they love, because its so near the pier and all the dive boats. They have never seen the backpacker side of the island yet still love it for simply its pristine beauty once you set out to sea.

I really have no qualms about them going, but have to admit this last one was a kick in the ass that neither Thailand with enough problems already or Koh Tao itself need. I am not going to speculate. I just hope they one hell of a time again. I know if the British embassy puts out a major warning about no travel the school would cancel. I hope they get to go.

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The British Embassy will not do that, they have no reason to.

If they go down that route mose well put a warning out on all of Thailand but that would be a tad silly and certainly not warranted.

Considering how many people get offed in Pattaya one would think the World would put a travel warning out on that place.

People who do not involve themselves in risky behavior rarely come to any grief.

They will be absolutely fine. Just hope the " P " don't get em.

Originally Posted by terry57

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Erm,
I not sticking up for Koh Tao even though I have had a long acquaintance with it and know the mentality of the folks down there.

Could you please explain how you came to the conclusion that there are now 5 proven murders down there ?

Some one said the guy was beaten and thrown off the cliff ?

Simply not true that. Nothing off the sort proven and at this time its all opinion.

Fair enough having an opinion on these things but does not make it fact.

terry, my post said 5 deaths in "questionable circumstances", i really do not think there is much debate about that, but feel free to bluster.

Originally Posted by terry57

Considering how many people get offed in Pattaya one would think the World would put a travel warning out on that place.

I feel that the attention shared towards Samui is nothing short of fashionable drama....

^ fuck off jeff.

Originally Posted by terry57

Just read through that lot.

So where is the link ?

Here. It's pretty clear that there's a link. That doesn't necessarily indicate guilt but there is a quite obvious link

Originally Posted by Andrew Drummond

The body of Christina was found in a room in the In Touch Resort on Sairee Beach, Koh Tao. The In Touch resort is owned by the same island family know as one of the local mafia’s who own the AC Resort where Hannah and David are reported have had an argument in the bar on the night of their murders.

Originally Posted by Andrew Drummond

Police Major General Panya Mamen, then head of the southern region of the Thai Police announced at the time that the suspects [in Hannah and David's murders] included the son and younger brother of a the local ‘head man’and owner of both the AC and In Touch Resort and Phoenix Divers.

But the General was later transferred from his command – and Thai police then arrested two 21-year-old Burmese migrant workers claiming their DNA had been found at the scene of the crime.

The Thai National Human Rights Commission have ruled that both Burmese were tortured to extract the confessions.

^Welcome back DrBob.

Originally Posted by aging one

Here is my perspective and its that of a father and a long time resident of Thailand. In fact I came here thousands of years ago to run bungalows and a restaurant on Samui. I have twin daughters in the final year of 6th form here, last year the first part of February they went to Koh Tao on a school expedition and got PADI scuba certifed. It was also the cheapest expedition on offer. This year they will go back with the schools support albeit with a few more security people. They want their deep water certificate and I support their decision and happiness to go. Leaving on February 7 for a 7 night trip. I do remember just aching to get back to Samui all those years ago yearly before I moved over. That is how they feel coupled with freedom, the beach, more certification, and no thoughts about the final A levels they have to take, or which uni in America accepts them. They do stay on the other side of the island which they love, because its so near the pier and all the dive boats. They have never seen the backpacker side of the island yet still love it for simply its pristine beauty once you set out to sea. I really have no qualms about them going, but have to admit this last one was a kick in the ass that neither Thailand with enough problems already or Koh Tao itself need. I am not going to speculate. I just hope they one hell of a time again. I know if the British embassy puts out a major warning about no travel the school would cancel. I hope they get to go.

I admire your faith in the school and the system AO. I hope and trust that your daughters and their friends have a happy, productive and safe time there.
I have 5 sons and I would have serious reservations about any of them traveling there. If I had daughters as lovely as yours, I would be contacting SEAL team six to watch over them for the duration.
Keep them safe and hope they return unharmed and happy.

Originally Posted by chassamui

Originally Posted by aging one

Here is my perspective and its that of a father and a long time resident of Thailand. In fact I came here thousands of years ago to run bungalows and a restaurant on Samui. I have twin daughters in the final year of 6th form here, last year the first part of February they went to Koh Tao on a school expedition and got PADI scuba certifed. It was also the cheapest expedition on offer. This year they will go back with the schools support albeit with a few more security people. They want their deep water certificate and I support their decision and happiness to go. Leaving on February 7 for a 7 night trip. I do remember just aching to get back to Samui all those years ago yearly before I moved over. That is how they feel coupled with freedom, the beach, more certification, and no thoughts about the final A levels they have to take, or which uni in America accepts them. They do stay on the other side of the island which they love, because its so near the pier and all the dive boats. They have never seen the backpacker side of the island yet still love it for simply its pristine beauty once you set out to sea. I really have no qualms about them going, but have to admit this last one was a kick in the ass that neither Thailand with enough problems already or Koh Tao itself need. I am not going to speculate. I just hope they one hell of a time again. I know if the British embassy puts out a major warning about no travel the school would cancel. I hope they get to go.

I admire your faith in the school and the system AO. I hope and trust that your daughters and their friends have a happy, productive and safe time there.
I have 5 sons and I would have serious reservations about any of them traveling there. If I had daughters as lovely as yours, I would be contacting SEAL team six to watch over them for the duration.
Keep them safe and hope they return unharmed and happy.

If they don't go to a bar and knock back the advances of local males then they may be okay.


I suppose this is what happens when the local monkeys can control their own little island paradise fiefdom, free from any law and order, knowing that scapegoats are only a fingerpoint away and any copper that really gets involved is transferred the next day.


Discover Thainess 2015 ka.

Originally Posted by aging one

Here is my perspective and its that of a father and a long time resident of Thailand. In fact I came here thousands of years ago to run bungalows and a restaurant on Samui.

I have twin daughters in the final year of 6th form here, last year the first part of February they went to Koh Tao on a school expedition and got PADI scuba certifed. It was also the cheapest expedition on offer. This year they will go back with the schools support albeit with a few more security people. They want their deep water certificate and I support their decision and happiness to go. Leaving on February 7 for a 7 night trip.

I do remember just aching to get back to Samui all those years ago yearly before I moved over. That is how they feel coupled with freedom, the beach, more certification, and no thoughts about the final A levels they have to take, or which uni in America accepts them.

They do stay on the other side of the island which they love, because its so near the pier and all the dive boats. They have never seen the backpacker side of the island yet still love it for simply its pristine beauty once you set out to sea.

I really have no qualms about them going, but have to admit this last one was a kick in the ass that neither Thailand with enough problems already or Koh Tao itself need. I am not going to speculate. I just hope they one hell of a time again. I know if the British embassy puts out a major warning about no travel the school would cancel. I hope they get to go.

I don't have a good intuitive feeling about this trip.

The probabilities are that it will be absolutely fine.

But why take a chance. Even a 20-1 against chance?

There is something clearly wrong with Ko Tao. The chicos there are outlaws and until that is set right, why should potentially vulnerable teenagers grace the island with their presence - when there are alternatives?

Originally Posted by Chittychangchang

She was on antibiotics and in Thailand they are super strength.

All it takes is a date rape drug to cause a fatal overdose.

Are you sure ?

Originally Posted by terry57

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People who do not involve themselves in risky behavior rarely come to any grief.

Makes sense

I shall not visit Koh Tao

Originally Posted by helge

Originally Posted by Chittychangchang

She was on antibiotics and in Thailand they are super strength.

All it takes is a date rape drug to cause a fatal overdose.

Are you sure ?

You can not be sure of your safety on Koh Tao at the moment that is for sure!

Promote the "pi" rumour..."Work it hard," as they say...Mention it to all Thai friends so they can spread it around until that shithole is devestated...

Originally Posted by snakeeyes

Originally Posted by terry57

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Just read through that lot.

So where is the link ?

Three young people dead, two murdered and one seemingly overdosed.

You are just guessing up stuff again.

We can all do that mate, its not hard.

Links to murder Island.

Thailand backpacker death: Christina Annesley found dead on double Brit-murder island - Mirror Online

UPDATE Two Tourists Brutally Murdered, One Raped: Police Spark Thailand Holiday Island Manhunt - Phuket Wan

French tourist found hanged in Koh Tao - Thai PBS English News

Thailand beach death: Parents convinced son murdered ? and his killing covered up to protect tourism - Mirror Online

I posted about the French tourist suicide -with his hands tied behind his back- and the thread was deleted.

I dont believe you.

Hate to tell you guys this,

At this very moment Koh Tao is in the middle of the high season, the place is rammed full with young people partying, getting on the piss, indulging in drug taking, risky behaviour, riding motor bikes pissed up with no helmet, shagging unknown strangers, diving everyday and generally having the time of their life.

Whats different from 10 years before ?

Fuk all, except two punters have been killed and a few others have died in unknown circumstances.

Time comes when a place has a run of bad luck, time has come for Koh Tao.

Remember Laos and Vang Vieng ?

Jesus, A tourist a week was offing themselves there for a while.

All plays out in the end.

Many thousands of people enjoying that Island with no probs at all.

No story here.

Hey, but what about all the Deaths In Pattaya. ?

Koh Tao's nothing compared to that spot EH.

I don't go to Tao any more so I'm not concerned only adding a opposite side to some of the hysteria that is getting written.

Some turd recons there is a serial killer on the lose. ?

Originally Posted by terry57

Hate to tell you guys this,

At this very moment Koh Tao is in the middle of the high season, the place is rammed full with young people partying, getting on the piss, indulging in drug taking, risky behaviour, riding motor bikes pissed up with no helmet, shagging unknown strangers, diving everyday and generally having the time of their life.

Hate to tell you this terry, but I expect tourists on Koh Tao to dies from risky behaviour, diving accidents, riding motorbikes with no helmets, etc.

I don't expect them to be hanging from rafters with their hands behind their backs, or raped and murdered on the beach.

Originally Posted by Chittychangchang

She was on antibiotics and in Thailand they are super strength.

All it takes is a date rape drug to cause a fatal overdose.

Maybe with her UK political connections something might be done this time.

RIP

Chitty, what are you on about? What are super strength antibiotics? Fatal overdose of a date drug?

Koh Tao beats Phuket in Tripadvisor Top 10 islands

PHUKET: Governor Nisit Jansomwong recently expressed his disappointment that not one of Phuket’s beaches features among the top 100 beaches in the world.

He will no doubt also be disappointed to find that Phuket also no longer appears in the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice list of the Top 10 Islands in the World.

What makes the blow more bitter for Phuket is that in 10th place in the world is Koh Tao – despite the notorious murders of British Tourists David Miller and Hannah Witheridge in September last year, and frantic Internet discussion about gangsters and godfathers, violence, corruption and lawlessness on that island.

Tripadvisor makes no mention of the murders, describing Koh Tao thus: “Drifting serenely in the Gulf of Thailand, the palm-fringed island of Ko Tao takes its name from the abundant sea turtles that reside on its shores. White sand beaches sheltered by steep hills – some only accessible with four-wheel drive vehicles – and 300 days of sun per year invite long afternoons of lounging.”

Phuket does make it into Tripadvisor’s Top 10 islands in Asia, in seventh place, but behind Koh Lanta (4th), Koh Pa’ngan (3rd) and, yes, in first place, Koh Tao.

It remains to be seen whether Koh Tao’s ranking will be battered by two more recent deaths on the island – of Frenchman Dimitri Povse on New Year’s Day and British woman Christina Annesley just two days ago.

http://www.thephuketnews.com/koh-tao...ands-50683.php

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

Originally Posted by Chittychangchang

She was on antibiotics and in Thailand they are super strength.

All it takes is a date rape drug to cause a fatal overdose.

Maybe with her UK political connections something might be done this time.

RIP

Chitty, what are you on about? What are super strength antibiotics? Fatal overdose of a date drug?

...and antibiotics aren't any stronger than anywhere else - considering that they're passed out like candy here.

Originally Posted by thaimeme

considering that they're passed out like candy here.

Where is "here"? Portland or Thailand?