Death of Belgian woman (30) on Koh Tao raises questions
The mother of a Belgian woman (30) who was found on Koh Tao in April knows for sure: my daughter did not commit suicide. The chief of police on the island is also firm: suicide has been confirmed in an autopsy at the Police General Hospital in Bangkok. There are no indications that the young tourist was murdered.
The mother does not believe that her daughter was killed by hanging, as the police claim. She was supposed to get the autopsy report, but the police still haven't contacted her since the funeral in Bangkok, two weeks after the body was found.
Police Commander Chokechai yesterday responded to media reports that something is not right on Koh Tao and that it is being kept under wraps. According to him, he informed the mother about the autopsy and she agreed to the cause of death. The police chief said he had heard from the mother that her daughter had already tried to commit suicide. She had once joined an Indian sect and there would be a connection between her behavior and her death.
The body of the woman, Elise Dallemange (see photo above), was found on a rock in the jungle above Tanote Bay. It was partially eaten by lizards.
Koh Tao: 'Murder Island'
On the island of Koh Tao, foreigners regularly die under suspicious circumstances. More and more outsiders think that a serial killer is active on the island, which is famous for the many dive spots. The local newspaper 'The Samui Times' now calls it: “Island of the Dead”.
In recent years, several bodies of tourists have been found in swimming pools, in the sea or on beaches. The residents suspect that the mafia is at work, others fear that a serial killer lives on the island.
Raped and murdered
The Thai island first came to global attention when the naked bodies of British tourists Hannah Witheridge (23) and David Miller (24) were found on a beach in September 2014. The woman had been raped and murdered, the man assaulted and dragged into the water. Two Burmese were arrested who allegedly confessed. According to critics, there are many question marks, because the confession was allegedly forced by the police through violence.
“Don't go to the island!”
Barely two weeks later, another body was found. British tourist Luke Miller (24) was lying at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool. The young man had no connection to David Miller, but some believe there is a connection. James Gissing, a friend of the victim, said his death was certainly not an accident. According to him, Luke was beaten, killed and dumped in the pool. He warns tourists not to go to the island.
After the autopsy, there was no evidence that it was a murder. According to the family, it is the Thai authorities who want to cover up the matter.
Young woman missing
In February, Valentina Novozhyonova (23) disappeared from her hostel Koh Tao. A few days later, the staff saw that she had left her cell phone, passport and camera behind. According to The Samui Times, a body of a young girl was found on the island six weeks ago. It was part burned, part eaten by animals and wrapped in T-shirts.
Suicide?
In 2015, the body of a French tourist was also found attached to a bungalow. The death of Dimitri Povse (29) was seen as a suicide since a farewell note was left in the house. But photos later surfaced on social media showing his hands tied behind his back.
Drowned?
Another British tourist, Nick Pearson (25), was found dead in the water. His death was ruled by police as accidental drowning. His parents do not believe this statement, they found it striking that he had a large head injury.
Source: Bangkok Post and Samui-Times
Maybe the name of the island should be renamed Koh Taai ( เกาะตาย ) or Koh Ka ( เกาะฆ่า ) dead or murder island. Typical that these kinds of deaths are almost always attributed to suicide. Can't imagine anyone going on vacation books to take his own life there.
So don't go to Koh Tao again if your life isn't safe there.
Very scary message.
What would really be going on and why should any truth be kept under wraps?
I personally find it very suspicious and am very curious about the sequel…
The most peculiar thing is that the woman named Elise Dallemagne registered in her last guesthouse under a false name. At first she used her real name, which she later changed to Elise Dupuis. Was she followed, threatened or stalked?
http://www.hln.be/hln/nl/960/Buitenland/article/detail/3195759/2017/06/29/Belgische-toeriste-dood-teruggevonden-op-moordeiland-moeder-vreest-doofpotoperatie.dhtml
TM30/TM28 dodge possible
Thought she would have written Elise VanGermany sooner…
I think the worst thing is that 2 sweet Burmese boys have been sentenced to death for this
the murder of Hannah and David, which they probably had nothing to do with at all.
The actual perpetrator(s) apparently have protection from “above”
I certainly, as your wife, would not go on holiday to Koh Tao again.
It's getting really crazy over there, slowly.
Here's another backstory: http://www.hln.be/hln/nl/960/Buitenland/article/detail/3195759/2017/06/29/Belgische-vrouw-verhangen-en-half-opgegeten-door-hagedissen-op-Thais-eiland.dhtml
It is starting to stand out now, the number of strange things on Koh Tao. I would forbid my son or daughter to go there.
"Suicide" is the standard response of the Thai police when it comes to farang or foreign tourists. I strongly question the investigative methods of the Thai police.
For example, I once heard the story of a Dutchman whose throat was cut with a broken glass in his hotel room in Pattaya. The police immediately declared that he had died of diabetes and then began erasing all evidence as quickly as possible.
Koh Tao is a very clear example, but this is happening all over Thailand that the police dismiss things as an accident or suicide. It is especially striking that this occurs very often in southern Thailand.
Elise Dalmange
Hannah Witheridge and David Miller
luke miller
Christina Annesley
Nick Pearson
Valentina Novozhyonov
Dimitri Povse all died mysteriously or murdered.
This seems to me to be a serial killer who is active there, those two poor Burmese lads have of course done nothing but oh oh oh it would only cost a few tourists and of course the Thai don't do such a thing. When will real police come into action on this island?
“She once joined an Indian sect and there would be a connection between her behavior and her death.” How easy this is for them, so that the Thai authorities have a way out again and it is always up to the “Farang”. Thailand is the country where most hotel deaths occur and people fall from a balcony. In no other country does this happen as frequently as in Thailand. And almost always it's suicide. I don't believe it one bit.
Another possibility is that she, like so many others who took their own lives in Thailand, had reached the end of her bucket list.
She had had an extremely varied and fascinating life, many of her dreams may not have come true?
Who will know?
I wish her family and mom a lot of strength.
It is terrible to lose a child and especially a tragedy when it happens so far from home in completely unclear circumstances with little desire from the local authorities to investigate the cause.
I hope that both Elise and her mom find peace and tranquility.
I sincerely hope that Elise's mother does not read your response. How the hell is it possible that you dare to respond to this murder in such a derogatory way.
It is absolutely not my intention to denigrate this person or anything.
I even have a great admiration for her and for what she has achieved.
She has seen many of her dreams come true, something few of us can say the same about.
Nor am I claiming that she took her own life, rather thinking of murder.
It is only a possible explanation for the many people who fall from a balcony in Thailand.
Experience the supreme happiness one more time and then say goodbye.
With sincere condolences to the family, I hope they find comfort in knowing that their loved one had a happy life.
First of all, condolences to the bereaved family.
I would go there at the end of July for 3 days. But canceled anyway. Want to relax on holiday and not the idea that someone is following you... I wonder if several people have canceled their trip afterwards.
Yet only booked an extra 3 days on Koh Phangang instead of Koh Tao.
http://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20170630_02949718
I think with all the strange accidents/suicides over the last few years it is clear that something is wrong on Koh Tao. All kinds of stories circulate on the internet (eg from people who have lived on the island for years) about what is going on and what is behind it. As long as there is so much uncertainty about the actual circumstances of a number of deaths on this island, action should actually be taken, such as a negative travel advice from all European countries. Then people in Bangkok will probably wake up. As long as that doesn't happen (and I don't expect that because that of course looks like a vote of no confidence against the Thai authorities: police and judiciary) people should take action themselves and avoid Koh Tao (like the plague). Although this is relatively easy to organize (even worldwide) with current technology and social networks, this does not happen. As a student activist from the 70s, I find this curious. We carried out successful campaigns and did not even have a mobile phone.
Or is it that we are outraged by what is happening but not for more than a week?
Which sources on the internet do you explain in more detail?
These sources are foreigners who have lived on Koh Tao for many years and describe how a small number of families rule the island and also more or less control the police.
Realize that I am actually speculating now, but on 'Coconuts' such reactions are also posted, for example, it is said by several that it is probably a serial killer who is a member of a wealthy high-ranking family living on the island who is responsible for the kill, then with the money and power of the family that member would be kept out of the wind.
In short, again speculative for the time being, but to speak of coincidence on such a relatively small island and the number of deaths in a relatively short time, I dare to doubt.
Not only the foreign media but also, and especially, the Thai media like here, to name a few:
https://www.facebook.com/CSILA90210/posts/705590722851989
and here:
https://www.thairath.co.th/content/452131
They all speak of the 'Koh Tao mafia' and the members and families are also mentioned by name. It is common knowledge who they are. You may wonder why that powerful junta hasn't done anything about it in all these years.