Despite being a traveler’s paradise, the Thai island of Koh Tao has the horrifying nickname “Death Island” since it has been the scene of countless visitor fatalities since the year’s commencement. Koh Tao, however, had a history of unusual catastrophes, including the mysterious death of diver Ian Jacobs in 2000 and the horrifying assassination plan that resulted in the death of Virat “Mr. Ban” Asavachin.
‘Death Island’ is a podcast that walks listeners through these horrific events in an effort to get to the bottom of what really happened. Therefore, as viewers are curious to learn more, let’s explore the specifics of the tragedies and discover additional information.
What Happened to Ian Jacobs?
When Ian Jacobs went to Bangkok in the late 1990s to attend a friend’s wedding, he was just 35 years old. He subsequently discovered about Koh Tao Island and the top-notch diving services it provides to tourists. Being a skilled and passionate diver, Ian was unable to stay away and arrived on the island in the first few days of January 2000. Ian, who is originally from Birmingham, England, was a professional diver. He was a bright, upbeat person who loved everything life has to offer, according to those who knew him.
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In addition, Ian enjoyed travelling a lot and immersed himself in the local traditions of the places he went. In fact, his brother Paul reported that Ian enjoyed to pursue an active lifestyle and would travel for the majority of his life. Therefore, it came as quite a shock to his loved ones when they learned of his strange passing. Ian Jacobs’ dead body was discovered by the police on January 18, 2000, according to Thai official accounts.
eventually, it was revealed by authorities that Ian had unintentionally fallen into a well on the island; his bones were eventually found there. Additionally, a preliminary medical assessment did not reveal any fatal injuries, and an autopsy excluded any possibility of foul play and found that Ian’s death was unintentional because he had fallen into the well. The investigation was quickly concluded as a result, and the police declined to report it as a homicide.
In response to inquiries, Ian’s brother stated that the victim’s family believed there had been foul play and that the Thai law enforcement officials were attempting to hide a crime. Even Ian’s friends were adamant that the 35-year-old diver had been killed, and they wanted a more thorough investigation into the tragedy. Mick Lock, a friend of Ian’s, reportedly attended his cremation in Bangkok before conducting his own inquiry on the island of Koh Tao. He said that the well was too little for someone to fall into accidently, so when he saw it, he was surprised.
The victim’s family allegedly chose to end the probe after Mick was allegedly told not to enquire any further regarding Ian’s passing. However, according to accounts, between 15 and 16 years after Ian’s horrific death, a mysterious woman approached Mick and claimed to know something about Ian’s passing. She even stated that Ian was discovered inside concrete piping, which suggested that there may be many discrepancies in the police reports. However, according to current official documents, Ian’s death was an accident.
What Happened to Mr. Ban?
Virat Asavachin, also known as Mr. Ban, was a Koh Phangan resident in 1988. He was a native of Thailand. He was blissfully wed to Khun Rumleuk Asavachin, and he made a respectable career out of renting out motorcycles. Mr. Ban was described as a nice and caring person who always looked out for the community by those who knew him in Koh Phangan. He also had huge ambitions for the future, one of which was to buy and run his own diving resort and school in Thailand. He was also very helpful.
In fact, Mr. Ban’s commitment and diligence allowed him to realise his ambition, as he quickly relocated to Koh Tao and founded Ban’s Diving Resort next to Sairee Beach. Initially, the company was rather profitable, and Mr. Ban also assumed the chairmanship of the Tambon Koh Tao Administrative Association. However, at the start of 2002, things suddenly became gloomy. According to reports, Mr. Ban and his pals were spending the day at Sairee Beach in early February 2002 when a man approached them stealthily while wearing a balaclava over his face.
When the unknown man arrived to the gathering, he pulled out a gun, shot Mr. Ban six times at close range, and then turned and left. Sources added that nobody made an effort to stop the man while the victim bled to death from the several gunshot wounds. Even though the authorities questioned a number of Mr. Ban’s friends and family members right away, it was difficult to find evidence and information. Due to this, the inquiry progressively waned despite the presence of numerous eyewitnesses, and the murderer has not yet been found.
However, some sources stated that Mr. Ban was murdered by a competitor company that had a diving resort quite identical to his own. There was also a rumour regarding debts from gaming, but since this material hasn’t been verified, readers should treat it with caution. We regret to inform you that Mr. Ban’s homicide has not been solved as a result of the case remaining unsolved for years.
