Pig Farm Burmese Worker Killed After 'Drunken Brawl'

(21 May) A Burmese worker was killed in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province following what was described to be an alcohol-fueled dispute with other workers.

The incident took place at a pig farm in the province′s Hau Sai district. Police found dead body of a Burmese man simply identified as Mr. Vee, 38, in a pool of blood in the farm workers residence. His body bore wounds caused by blunt objects. His skull was cracked, his throat slit.

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Investigation reveals that Mr. Vee had come to work at the farm with 2 relatives from Myanmar and had lived with them in the farm.

On the night of the incident, the 2 relatives, identified as Mr. Meng and Mr. Chor, reportedly drank with Mr. Vee in the residence. Arguments later ensued, and the 2 Burmese used kitchen equipment to kill Mr. Vee, according to witnesses.

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The police are still seeking Mr. Meng and Mr. Chor, who had reportedly fled the scene.