MiniVDO: The murderer of a Swedish tourist in Phuket was brought back for a reenactment of the murder.
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The 31 year old Akradet Tanke, who confessed to murdering a 27 year old Swedish tourist Hann Charlotta Backlund, was arrested and brought back to the Mai Khao beach for a reenactment of the crime. The activity was carried out late afternoon amidst heavy security and over 300 local people came to observe. Akadetch showed signs of stress. Police led by Deputy Commander in Chief Pol. Maj. General Thavatch Bunfueng took him to the site where he peaked at the victim, then to the location where he stabbed her to death. The crime scene is around 700 metres from the bungalow & tents where the Swedish tourist and her friend stayed. Before the reenactment, the murderer was brought in for a press conference. According to police Akradetch pleaded guilty for all charges citing that stress led him to commit such a crime.
The Phuket Tourist Association president Maitree Narukhatpichai gave 100,000 baht reward to Pol.Lt. General Thani Thavitsri, commander in chief of region 8 police, to pass on to the informant who led them to the arrest. The murderer also begged pardon from the Swedish Consul to Phuket who was pleased with Thai police who had been quick in bringing the criminal to justice. Akradetch committed the murder on Saturday March 15th just before noon on Mai Khao beach, north of Phuket Airport. After committing the crime he fled to hide in Chumporn and then Ranong, before going across to the Burmese Koh Song Island. Being pressured by police, his family persuaded him to give himself up and this led to his arrest on Tuesday night in Ranong.
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MiniVDO: Patong emphasizes on tourist safety with CCTV already in operation.
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Re-assuring the visitors to Patong of the safety measures, Patong Mayor Pian Keesin said his office always places the issue as the priority. According to the Patong Mayor, several CCTV have been installed and operated in the Patong area and in case of any crime, police can check from the CCTV. This is being carried out alongside the natural disaster prevention or impact reduction to ensure the highest safety for residents and tourists. He stresses that this is apart from implementing 7 main policies during his administration which includes environmental care. The Patong Mayor and his elected administrative team are scheduled to end their term in June this year.
Andaman News TV11 (VHF dial) at 8.30am & local Cable TV channel 1 + maybe FM90.5 Radio Thailand 6pm, broadcast to Phang Nga, Krabi & Phuket provinces, & possibly FM108 Mazz Radio 7.30pm in Phuket, Thursday 20 March 2008 &
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