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‘They are wonderful!’: Mother of US student killed in hit-and-run praises Thai police

The mother of an American college student whose killer fled to Thailand this morning praised the Thai police force for their role in returning the suspected hit-and-run driver to the United States for prosecution.

Stacey Kable said her family was relieved that justice would be done for Ben Kable, who died after being hit by a car driven by 57-year-old Tubtim “Sue” Howson on New Year’s Day. Tubtim, a U.S. citizen, was escorted to Suvarnabhumi Airport on Wednesday night for a flight back to the states, where agents from the U.S. FBI were waiting to take her into custody.

“We are very happy and relieved that Ben will finally get some justice,” Stacey Kable told Coconuts early Friday morning. “Mrs. Howson needs to be held accountable for her actions. We are grateful to the Thai people and the Thai national police for their involvement and help. They are…

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