Sattahip: Australian teen allegedly stabbed to death in Thailand after disagreement with friend
An Australian-Thai child has been found dead in Thailand, lying on the ground in front of a grocery store with stab wounds to his back.
The 14-year-old was allegedly stabbed to death by another teen, believed to be a friend of his, near the entrance to a housing estate in the Sattahip district, around 170km south of Bangkok.
The shocking incident unfolded on Tuesday evening when the 14-year-old and the person believed to be his friend allegedly entered into a physical scuffle.
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The alleged stabbing took place near a local shopping centre, with the teen walking towards a grocery store before collapsing on the ground, the Bangkok Post reported.
Police were alerted to the incident and on arrival, the boy was confirmed dead.
Police recovered a fruit knife on the pavement near the crime.
The alleged attacker fled, however, police located the boy at his home shortly after.
He and his parents were taken to the Sattahip Police Station for questioning.
The Bangkok Post reported that the teen admitted to police that he had stabbed the 14-year-old Australian-Thai boy, but left as he did not realise the wound was fatal.
The body of the 14-year-old has been taken to Police General Hospital in Bangkok where an autopsy will be completed.
It is understood that the boy has an Australian father and a Thai mother.
DFAT has been approached for comment.
