An Australian tourist was allegedly beaten to death by his British friend in Thailand, police have claimed.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Australian man had been drinking beer with Brit Dan Gary Steven Harrison, 29, when they had a drunken row in front of their hotel in Pattaya – often referred to as ‘Sin City’ because of its focus on nightlife – before dawn on September 27.
The pair sparked panic as they came to blows in the street while terrified locals watched on in horror.
Police have said Harrison delivered a knockout punch that caused the Australian to smash his head on the pavement.
Medics were called to the scene at around 4:30am local time, where they found the individual sprawled on the ground with no pulse.
They performed CPR and rushed him to the Pattaya Memorial Hospital, but they said he could not be revived.
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WORDS FROM POLICE
Police Major Tanongsak Inphadung of the Pattaya City Police Station confirmed the Australian’s death and identified Harrison as the suspect.
He said the cause of death was still pending.
Mr Inphadung said: ‘The suspect still denies the charges, but he cannot contest us because we have complete evidence.
‘We have security camera footage from the restaurant and four witnesses who drank together with them. They were all Thais.
‘Tomorrow, we will request the court to detain him at Pattaya Remand Prison.
