![]() "We stand ready to provide consular assistance if required.Over the years, in numerous covers for this magazine, the artist Chris Ware has drawn inspiration again and again from his experiences raising his daughter, Clara, and from his wife, Marnie, and her job as a teacher. The investigation is a matter for the Thai authorities. There have been fears that the murders could further affect Thailand's tourism industry, already battered in recent months after a prolonged political crisis ended in a coup in May that saw the army suspend the constitution and impose a curfew and strict martial law on the country.Ī Foreign Office spokeswoman said: "We are aware of reports that the Thai police have spoken to British nationals in connection with the case. The family of Miller said he was "hard-working, bright and conscientious, with everything to look forward to". Witheridge has been described by her family as "a beautiful, intelligent, loving young woman who poured joy into the lives of all who knew her". In another development, police said that a pair of bloodstained pants had been found in Miller's luggage. A bloodstained garden hoe found near to the scene of the murders is believed to be the murder weapon. Miller also suffered wounds on his hand, indicating a struggle had taken place, police said. Post-mortem examinations carried out on Wednesday showed Witheridge, from Hemsby, in Norfolk, died from head wounds while Miller, from Jersey, died from severe blows to the head and drowning. Officers were also looking at the possibility that the two victims were having sex on the beach shortly before their deaths, considered a taboo in the deeply religious country, he said. Kissana said that police found forensic evidence suggesting Witheridge might have been raped. Investigators released CCTV footage on Tuesday of a man of Asian appearance seen walking near the scene of the murders, who they suspect of involvement but it is unclear whether he is among the Burmese suspects questioned. Kissana said DNA tests were being completed and the results would be available on Thursday. However, police also said on Wednesday that "strong evidence" had led them to a number of Burmese suspects after blood stains were found on some of their clothes. The investigation initially centred on Christopher Ware but police then said they were focusing on migrant workers before Ware was questioned again. ![]() The semi-naked bodies of Miller, 24, and Witheridge, 23, were discovered on a beach on Koh Tao early on Monday close to the bungalows where they were staying and had met, prompting a large investigation that has involved more than 70 Thai police so far and also led to a blockade of the island's only pier. ![]() He added: "Can they be safe in bikinis … unless they are not beautiful?" Prayut's comments echoed remarks he made on Tuesday in which he said the behaviour of the victims should be looked into and warned that "it is not always safe everywhere". They think our country is beautiful and safe so they can do whatever they want, they can wear bikinis and walk everywhere." In a televised speech addressing tourist safety, he said: "There are always problems with tourist safety. ![]() On Wednesday Thai prime minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha, who is also army chief, appeared to suggest that only tourists who were unattractive would be safe while wearing bikinis in Thailand.
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