Liam Michael Ross: Perth man dies after being stabbed during alleged fight with an American in Thailand
![An Australian man has been stabbed to death at a tourist hotspot in Thailand following an argument with an American at a restaurant.](https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-15444627/67f70b5b4b10f3e7596627385c32d43cbc8edf80-16x9-x0y34w1256h706.jpg?imwidth=810&impolicy=wan_v3)
A Perth man has been stabbed to death while on holiday in Thailand.
Thai police said they were investigating the incident in the city of Krabi, which happened about 2am on Monday near the city’s Noppharat Thara Beach.
Liam Michael Ross, 35, was gravely injured after being stabbed in the abdomen, leg, and arm, according to local Thai media outlets.
He was taken to Wattana Hospital, then to Krabi Hospital but died from his injuries a short time later.
The suspect, Randall Owen Johnson, was arrested at the scene with police alleging he was under the influence of alcohol and had a folding knife.
Police allege a verbal fight escalated into a physical fight.
It is believed the two men were not known to each other and disagreement at a restaurant could have led to the alleged stabbing.
A Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesman said it was providing consular assistance to Mr Ross’ family.
“We send our deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time,” the spokesman said.
“Owing to our privacy obligations, we are unable to provide further comment.”
![An Australian man has been stabbed to death at a tourist hotspot in Thailand following an argument with an American at a restaurant. Liam Michael Ross, 35, was found with stab wounds to his abdomen, leg and arm at Ao Nang Beach in Krabi early this morning. He was rushed to hospital but later died as a result of the injuries. Ao Nang Police arrested US national Randall Owen Johnson over the stabbing and he was charged with physically injuring another person causing death. Witnesses reported that both men had been drinking at a nearby restaurant before the incident and reportedly had a disagreement.](https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-15444627/67f70b5b4b10f3e7596627385c32d43cbc8edf80.jpg?imwidth=810&impolicy=wan_v3)
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