Nurse Found Strangled in Koh Samui Staff Dormitory; Car Stolen
KOH SAMUI – A 35-year-old nurse was discovered brutally murdered in her staff dormitory early Wednesday morning, sending shockwaves through the tight-knit medical community on the popular tourist island.
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The victim, identified as Anchulee Wongmuang, a Bangkok native working at a private hospital in Bo Phut, was found partially clothed on her bed with a shirt tightly wound around her neck and another garment covering her face. Forensic examinations revealed severe abrasions on her neck and trauma to her head, suggesting a violent struggle, Surat Thani Provincial Police said.
Police were alerted at 8 AM after
concerned colleagues forced entry into her room using a spare key. Investigators noted signs of disturbance throughout the space, including scattered belongings and an empty condom wrapper. Disturbingly, the victim’s grey Nissan sedan—registered in Bangkok—was missing, leading authorities to suspect the killer may have fled in her vehicle.
Witness accounts paint a chilling timeline:
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The nurse was last seen returning to her dormitory around 2 AM after an earlier midnight arrival
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A neighbor reported hearing desperate cries for help followed by abrupt silence
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Colleagues grew concerned when she failed to report for morning duties
Pol Col Denduang Thongsrisuk, Bo Phut police chief, confirmed the homicide investigation is prioritizing forensic evidence and CCTV footage from the hospital vicinity. While the motive remains unclear, the sexual undertones of the crime scene—including the victim’s state of undress and condom evidence—have raised alarms about possible predatory violence.
The medical staff dormitory, located directly across from the hospital, is typically considered secure, making the brazen attack particularly unsettling for healthcare workers. Authorities have urged anyone with information about the missing vehicle or suspicious activity to come forward immediately.
-Thailand News (TN)
