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Nottingham man accused of wife's Thailand killing dies | Nottingham man accused of wife's Thailand killing dies |
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A British man has died while awaiting trial in Thailand over the death of his wife in an argument. | A British man has died while awaiting trial in Thailand over the death of his wife in an argument. |
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) confirmed Kevin Smitham, 51, from Nottingham, died in August last year. | The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) confirmed Kevin Smitham, 51, from Nottingham, died in August last year. |
He was in custody at Ubon Ratchathani Central Prison after being charged with the "involuntary manslaughter" of Kanda Smitham, 29, in April. | |
His death was only confirmed this week by the FCO. It said his family were being supported. | His death was only confirmed this week by the FCO. It said his family were being supported. |
At the time of the charge, Capt Watcharapol Pimwong, from Dech Udom police, said Mr Smitham became "very angry" because he thought his wife was having an affair. | At the time of the charge, Capt Watcharapol Pimwong, from Dech Udom police, said Mr Smitham became "very angry" because he thought his wife was having an affair. |
He said Mr Smitham attacked her and left her lying outside the house where they had been staying. | He said Mr Smitham attacked her and left her lying outside the house where they had been staying. |
Her body was found covered with a cloth the following morning. | Her body was found covered with a cloth the following morning. |
It has been reported he was discovered with serious injuries close to an outbuilding at the prison last year and later died in hospital. | It has been reported he was discovered with serious injuries close to an outbuilding at the prison last year and later died in hospital. |
Confirming Mr Smitham's death, the FCO said: "Our staff are providing ongoing support and advice to the family of a British man who died in Thailand in August 2018, and they remain in touch with the local authorities." | Confirming Mr Smitham's death, the FCO said: "Our staff are providing ongoing support and advice to the family of a British man who died in Thailand in August 2018, and they remain in touch with the local authorities." |
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