Aussie murdered in Cambodia

[hansum man]

Not exactly Thailand but since Cambodia and in particular Sihanoukville is the new Thailand it is kind of relevant. A reminder to all of us that life is cheap for poor people and we are all seen as rich to many of the poorest.

I feel sorry for this guy and his family, he probably did nothing wrong.

 

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/australian-man-john-edward-thompson-clubbed-to-death-in-cambodia/story-e6freuy9-1225814540062

[jocky king]

Poor man just enjoying himself on the beach.. Makes you wonder if it is safe to go to the beach alone. RIP to the unfortunte Aussie.

[oztag]

thats pretty sad a warning to us all to watch each others back

[cheang]

be careful out there!!

[chinaski]

Some more info, found on Khmer44, and a graphic pic of the victim here

 

[meyermcgee]

an aussie down on his luck...RIP.....

[machoman]

Nothing warrants what happened to this poor guy. Sounds like he got himself in trouble with the wrong kind of people. And in this part of the world, that really means trouble.

[Chuk Wa]

every poor individual has there eyes on you when in these countries be careful. but it seemed that he ran out of money, when that happens come home. RIP buddy.

[ridgebluedog]

Sad news RIP

[PandaBear]

A sad story. Sounds like some twists behind the scenes and if he had run out of money, then he probably owed money as well. Perhaps a good reminder to not get lost in the LOS / Cambodian fantasy world for us westerners.

[NINGNING]

This cruel act of violence is very sad.

Looks like he lost everything and finally he lost his life.

A reminder not to get broke in SEA.

Hope they get the assholes who committed this terrible crime.