A British teenager is believed to have been murdered in Thailand after going on a motorcycle ride with his girlfriend.
Woramet Ben Taota, a 16-year-old a dual national, was found dead in a forest in his hometown of Lampang province, northern Thailand, with injuries to his head.Local police said they received a report on Sunday morning that the teenager had been found dead in a grove in the Ban Than district, with injuries resembling blunt force.
Police also believe he may have been killed elsewhere and dumped at the spot where he was found, slumped against a tree, the Daily Mail reported. “We are currently tracking down individuals close to the victim, including his female companion. She is a key figure in this case since she is the last person to see him alive.”"We have not yet finalised the issue,” Police Col Singtongla said.
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