How many tourists have died on Koh Tao?
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The headlines, and rightfully so, have made tourists at the very least think twice before venturing to the island. Since January 1, 2014, there have been four deaths on the island of Koh Tao in which the cases have since been closed and were concluded that none were crime-related.
Why is Koh Tao called murder?
Koh Tao has already been struggling with a very bad reputation after the Koh Tao murders in September 2014 when a British couple was killed and left behind on Sairee Beach. From then on Ko Tao was nicknamed the murder island or the Death Island.
Who is the Koh Tao killer?
Two Burmese bar workers were found guilty of their murders the following year and sentenced to death. Luke Miller, from the Isle of Wight, was reportedly found floating in a pool on the island. Police said Belgian tourist Elise Dallemagne committed suicide on Koh Tao but her family believe otherwise.
Is Koh Tao safe to travel?
Generally, we consider Koh Tao a safe destination to visit. Although there are instances of drugs, petty theft, corruption, and various tourist scams; crime can be found in most areas of the world. The fact is, the majority of trips to Koh Tao go as planned.
How many tourists have died in Thailand?
Nearly 300 people, including a number of Western holidaymakers, were killed and more than 2,300 injured in southern Thai resorts as the tidal wave struck, a government disaster centre said. An unofficial tally placed the dead at 297, the government’s Thai News Agency said.
What happened to Hannah and David?
On 15 September, the bodies of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller were found on Sairee Beach on the island of Koh Tao, between 4 and 5 am, a few hours after their deaths. Both victims had been hit several times on the head; Witheridge had been raped, and Miller had been drowned.
Where in Koh Tao were the murders?
Sairee Beach
The Koh Tao murders involved the death of two British tourists in Thailand in 2014. On 15 September, the bodies of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller were found on Sairee Beach on the island of Koh Tao, between 4 and 5 am, a few hours after their deaths.
Is it safe in Koh Samui?
Koh Samui is definitely safe for tourist. Many expat live here all over island. What you need to do is being polite to Thai people then it will be fine. As western and asian culture are different so everything you do in your country may not suppose to do here.