November 29, 2024

An Australian man has allegedly been stabbed to death after a fight in Thailand.

Ross Liam Michael, 35, died after the attack in the tourist hotspot of Krabi, 650km south of Bangkok.

He was rushed to hospital but couldn’t be saved.

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An American man is accused of the stabbing with a fruit knife, which happened at Ai Nang Beach, according to local media Pattaya Mail

The paper reported the pair had a dispute in a bar which led to a fight.

The Phuket News reported they were “sitting together when an argument broke out.”

It escalated to the alleged stabbing at 2am yesterday.

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Michael suffered stomach injuries and was rushed to Watthanapat Ao Nang Hospital and later transferred to Krabi Hospital, where he died.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed it is providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian who has died in Thailand.

The accused, who is American, is being held by police and has been charged over the death, according to reports.

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