A police mugshot of Tawatchai Kaewnopparat, a drug suspect who escaped from Samui Hospital on Koh Samui, after his recovery from Covid-19. (Photo supplied)
SURAT THANI: A 20,000-baht reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of a drug suspect who escaped from Samui Hospital, where he was being treated for Covid-19.
Samart Sangiampaisal, commander of Samui Prison, said the escapee is Tawatchai Kaewnopparat, alias Toom Tam, 30.
Mr Samart said Mr Tawatchai was arrested on drug charges and held in custody at Samui Prison while police continued their investigation and prepared their case against him.
While in detention, Mr Tawatchai was tested and found to be infected with the coronavirus He was admitted to Samui Hospital on Jan 22 for treatment and had recovered.
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