A DOCTOR has died after being knocked down by a British businessman using a motorcycle whereas allegedly excessive on cocaine in Thailand.
Paul Duncan Wilcock, from Bradford, West Yorkshire, now faces as much as 13 years in prison following a horror hit-and-run on the get together island of Koh Phangan.
The 51-year-old is alleged to have been below the affect of the Class A drug as he tore via the streets on the evening of Might 23.
Surprising CCTV footage exhibits Wilcock speeding along a dark road before hitting Theerasuk Kawamatawong, 53.
The revered doctor was struck from behind and despatched flying by the pressure of the collision.
The sufferer fell right into a coma affected by extreme mind accidents – earlier than he died on June 7.
In a web-based tribute, Koh Phangan Hospital stated: “We respectfully supply our deepest condolences and heartfelt remembrance of Dr Theerasuk Kawamatawong, specialist in respiratory ailments and demanding care medicine.
“We specific our deepest sorrow at his passing. Might his soul relaxation in peace.”
Following the incident, police launched a manhunt – monitoring the suspect to Wak Tum Pier.
Authorities arrested Wilcock aboard a tour boat on Might 24, with a urine check returning optimistic for cocaine use.
Investigators stated he was discovered with seen abrasions and later admitted to being the rider of a lightweight blue Honda Dream motorcycle linked to the crash.
Within the aftermath of his arrest, Wilcock was hit with a sequence of expenses.
These embody driving inflicting severe damage, failing to cease and assist the sufferer, and drink-driving inflicting severe damage.
Nonetheless, Police Colonel Apichat Chan-Samret stated that following Kawamatawong’s demise, Wilcock may now face an extra cost of reckless driving inflicting demise whereas below the affect of a Class 2 narcotic.
The offence carries a most penalty of 13 years in jail.
He has additionally been charged with making false statements and breaching native business possession legal guidelines.
Wilcock has been launched on bail whereas awaiting trial, however officers are actually asking Koh Samui Provincial Courtroom to revoke it, citing issues he could flee.
Authorities say they obtained “essential” footage from the evening of the incident, displaying Wilcock shopping for two bottles of Suntory alcohol at a grocery store and consuming them simply 17 minutes earlier than the crash.
He beforehand claimed he had not been consuming and stated poor visibility was guilty.
Police additionally say Wilcock didn’t maintain a Thai or worldwide driving licence, and the motorcycle’s highway tax had not been renewed since early 2025.
The car additionally reportedly had no obligatory insurance.
Investigators are additionally analyzing his enterprise pursuits, together with Reefers Charters, which provides non-public boat journeys round Koh Phangan, Koh Tao and the Mu Ko Ang Thong Nationwide Marine Park.
Police are reviewing the corporate’s construction amid issues over its operations and alleged use of Thai nationals in its possession setup.
No compensation talks have but taken place between Wilcock and the sufferer’s household because the investigation continues.
