Bangkok: Two Myanmar worker confessed to killing two British tourists and citizens of both male DNA was similar to the DNA found on the body of a victim.
Thai police spokesman said yesterday, the case was affecting the country's tourism industry is almost complete.
The body of David Miller, 24, and Hannah Witheridge, 23, was found on the beach of Koh Tao, or Turtle Island in the south of the country on 15 September, near the hotel where they stayed.
"The suspect confessed to killing them. We brought them to the scene to redesign the crime, "said Thai police chief, Somyot Poompanmoung.
The man who police call the 'Saw' and 'Hin,' wearing a white helmet with handcuffs hand when re-enact the crime, a common practice in murder cases in Thailand.
"They raped Hannah before killing him. Both male DNA with DNA found on the victim, "said Somyot told reporters in Koh Tao.
Thai police previously under pressure to track the killer involved.
The two suspects were in custody, police are now trying to gather evidence and will seek an arrest warrant from the court, said Deputy Inspector General of Police, Jaktip Chaijinda.
According to him, another Myanmar nationals detained since Tuesday suspected of being involved.
The findings by Thai forensic officers showed Miller died from drowning and injury on the head while Hannah died of severe head injuries.
Somyot said the crime may be due to sexual jealousy.
" The suspect saw them kissing, causing their sex excitement. They attacked the couple, killing the male victim before raping the woman , "he said.
Several rights groups, however, expressed worry because the suspect was not represented.
"They were detained without legal representation. We doubt that the judicial process, especially on their confessions, "said human rights activist, Pornpen Khongkachonkiet.
Foreign workers, especially from Burma, often the black sheep in the incidence of crime in Thailand.
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