Foreign Man High on Cocaine Hits Motorcycle Into Renowned Doctor 'Dr. Toom' on Koh Phangan
British tourist Duncan Wilcock, 51, tested positive for cocaine after hitting renowned respiratory specialist Dr. Theerasak Kaewamontavong with his motorcycle on Koh Phangan and fleeing by boat; the doctor remains in critical condition.
A 51-year-old British man was arrested after striking renowned physician Associate Professor Dr. Theerasak Kaewamontavong with his motorcycle on Koh Phangan on May 23 at 9:21 p.m., before fleeing on a tour boat. The suspect, identified as Duncan Wilcock, tested positive for cocaine though no alcohol was detected. Dr. Toom, a respected internal medicine professor at Mahidol University's Ramathibodi Hospital and respiratory specialist, remains in critical condition at Bangkok Samui Hospital and is being airlifted to Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok for continued treatment.
The incident occurred on the road between Koh Phangan Hospital and Sala area when the motorcycle struck the pedestrian. Officers tracked down the suspect on a tour boat at Vak Toom Pier and recovered the blue Honda Dream motorcycle used in the hit-and-run. The suspect initially confessed to the collision. He faces legal proceedings and was scheduled for bail hearing at Koh Samui Provincial Court on May 26.
Dr. Theerasak is a highly respected physician specializing in respiratory diseases and critical respiratory conditions, and has dedicated himself to community health initiatives on Koh Phangan.
