Koh phangan: Severe charges have been filed against British national Wilcock Duncan, who struck Associate Professor Dr. Thirasak Kaewamornwong, known as Dr. Ton, with his motorcycle, resulting in the doctor's death. The incident, which occurred on May 23, 2026, along the Koh Phangan Hospital-Thong Sala road, has led to a comprehensive legal response from local authorities.According to Thai News Agency, Koh Phangan police have pressed seven serious charges against Mr. Duncan, including reckless driving resulting in death, failing to render assistance after the incident, and driving without a license. Additional charges involve driving a vehicle without paying annual road tax, lacking insurance coverage for accident victims, using cocaine, and driving under the influence of alcohol, all contributing to Dr. Ton's demise on June 7, 2026.The authorities' investigation into Mr. Duncan's activities unveiled further illegal practices. Mr. Duncan was found to be operating a nominee company involved in unlicensed t our boat services, contravening Thai business laws. Evidence showed that Mr. Duncan held a 49% stake in a company registered on June 26, 2023, alongside a Thai national, Mr. Jamlong, who claimed to be a temporary boat driver. Mr. Jamlong provided personal documents under the belief they were linked to his employment, inadvertently facilitating Mr. Duncan's fraudulent business activities.Charges against Mr. Duncan include filing false information in official documents, illegally engaging in tourism without a license, and using Thai nationals as nominees for his business operations. Despite the gravity of these charges, the Koh Samui Provincial Court initially dismissed an arrest warrant request, opting instead to summon Mr. Duncan, who later confessed to all charges.Further investigations identified Ms. Meena as the managing director of an upstream company implicated in setting up nominee companies. This company was involved in a broader operation targeting foreign nominee networks, with ongoing investigat ions to hold all parties accountable.
