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Rinlada

Age 23

18 Aug 2024
Koh Samui, Surat Thani (Thailand)
Stabbed

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Rinlada

Rinlada was reportedly killed by her ex-partner.

At 4:35 p.m. on August 18, the 191 Emergency Call Center received a report of a stabbing incident at a well-known mall on Koh Samui, with one person severely injured.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find Rinrada, a 23-year-old trans woman from Bo Phut, Koh Samui, lying in a pool of blood. Despite immediate efforts by rescue workers to transport her to Thai International Hospital, she was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Investigations revealed that Rinrada had been stabbed seven times in vital areas, leading to significant blood loss and her eventual death, repried Daily News.

The suspect, Chokchai Intharak, 23, from Thung Tao Mai, Ban Na San, Surat Thani, was detained by mall security. Chokchai had injured himself with the knife used in the attack on Rinrada. Police took him into custody and provided treatment for his injuries.

Pol Col Den Duang Thongsrisuk, the Chief of Bo Phut Police Station, questioned Chokchai about the incident. Chokchai admitted that he had been in a relationship with Rinrada for over two months.

https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-man-stabs-transgender-girlfriend-to-death-in-koh-samui

https://aseannow.com/topic/1335863-jealous-man-kills-trans-woman-in-mall-on-koh-samui/

Report added: 7 Sep 2024. Last updated: 13 Nov 2024

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