Single punch leads to death at Phuket shrine
Single punch leads to death at Phuket shrine — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
A 34-year-old man died after being struck once in the head during an altercation at a shrine in Phuket on April 16, police said. The incident occurred at the Jui Tui Shrine in the Talat Yai area, where witnesses reported seeing a dispute escalate between two men in the early evening.
Suspect in Custody, Investigation Ongoing
Police identified the suspect as a 27-year-old local resident who remained at the scene and was taken into custody without resistance. Officers said the victim collapsed immediately after being punched and was later pronounced dead at Vachira Phuket Hospital.
Investigators collected CCTV footage from the shrine and are interviewing witnesses to determine the cause of the dispute. Authorities have not disclosed whether charges have been filed, pending the results of an autopsy and further questioning.
Source: https://www.thephuketnews.com/single-punch-leads-to-death-at-phuket-shrine-99910.php
