Krabi –
A 27-year-old American man has been arrested following the fatal stabbing of a 35-year-old Australian man at Noppharat Thara Beach in Ao Nang. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, July 22nd.
Ao Nang Police were alerted to the situation at approximately 2:00 A.M. Upon arrival, police and emergency responders found the victim, identified only as Mr. Ross, an Australian national, with severe stab wounds. Despite efforts to save him, Mr. Ross was pronounced dead upon arrival at a local hospital.
The suspect, identified only as Mr. Johnson, an American national, was apprehended at the scene. A fruit knife, believed to be the weapon used in the attack, was seized from him.
According to witnesses, the two men were involved in a heated argument that escalated into a physical altercation. It was reported that Mr. Johnson used the knife to stab Mr. Ross during the confrontation.
Authorities have indicated that the men did not know each other prior to the incident and had been at the same bar earlier in the evening.
It was not clear what the argument had been regarding as of press time.
This is a developing story.
