Thais found dead in Maluku

AMBON, Maluku: Two Thai nationals have died at separate locations in Maluku recently.

Hamthong Ladbasri, 35, a fisherman, was discovered dead aboard a fishing vessel on its way to Danar Tual seaport in Southeast Maluku regency.

Adj. Sr. J. Timisela, chief of Southeast Maluku regental police, said that the death of Hamthong was suspicious as there were bruises on parts of his body. Police were investigating the case, said Timisela.

Meanwhile, Thondee Khettausy, 28, died at a hospital in West Southeast Maluku regency after being treated for several days. -- JP