Surat Thani –
In Surat Thani, a wanted Russian DJ found himself in police custody after a hit-and-run incident on Pha Ngan Island. The accident resulted in serious injuries to a motorbike rider.
According to the Koh Pha Ngan Tourist Police, the incident occurred on July 30th of last year. Mr. Vigen, driving a white SUV, collided with a motorbike on Pha Ngan Island. The motorbike rider sustained severe injuries, but the SUV driver fled the scene. Law enforcement officers tracked down the suspect using nearby CCTV footage.
On Friday, July 5th, authorities arrested Mr. Vigen, a 36-year-old Russian national, at a residence in the Baan Tai sub-district of Koh Pha Ngan district. He faces charges of reckless driving resulting in serious injuries and damage to other property. The arrest followed a warrant issued by the Samui Provincial Court. Mr. Vigen was taken to the Koh Pha Ngan Police Station for further legal proceedings.
Interestingly, Mr. Vigen is a well-known Russian superstar and DJ who previously worked in various tourist provinces in Thailand. His recent return to Pha Ngan Island was to perform at the Full Moon Party.
Mr. Vigen did not immediately release a plea or statement in response to the charges.
