British man arrested on Koh Phangan on suspicion of hitting a doctor and fleeing the scene of an accident

An incident occurred on Koh Phangan involving a British citizen who was detained on suspicion of hitting a local doctor and then fleeing the scene. On the evening of May 23, Dr. Teerasuk "Ton" Kawamatawong was walking along the roadside near the district administration building when he was struck by a high-speed motorcycle. The motorcycle driver did not assist the injured person and fled. Witnesses found the victim and immediately took him to the hospital. The doctor is currently in critical condition at Bangkok Hospital Samui. He has been diagnosed with severe head injuries, including a brainstem hemorrhage and severe swelling. He underwent surgery. After the incident gained widespread attention on social media, the police actively began searching for the perpetrator. The next day, the suspect, British citizen Wilcock Duncan, was apprehended. It is noted that the section of the road where the accident occurred had poor lighting, and the streetlights were not working at the time. For readers: When traveling by motorcycle or on foot in Thailand during nighttime, always be extremely careful, especially on poorly lit roads.