A British man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of his wife in Thailand. Kevin Smitham, 51, from Nottingham, is accused of killing Kanda Smitham, 29, after an argument at a house in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani.
Thai police told the BBC that Mr Smitham confessed to hitting, kicking and strangling his wife, but denies intending to kill her. Captain Watcharapol Pimwong, from Dech Udom police, said the suspect was 'very angry' because he suspected his wife of having an affair.
After the attack, Mr Smitham left his wife's body outside the house where they were staying. Her aunt discovered the body, covered with a cloth, on Monday morning and reported it to police.
Mr Smitham has been charged with 'assaulting that causes death or other,' which carries a potential 20-year prison sentence under Thai law. He has been transferred to Ubon Ratchathani's provincial prison to await trial.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office confirmed it is providing assistance to the British man. A spokesperson said: 'Our staff are in contact with the Thai police following the arrest of a British man. We are providing advice and information to him and his family.'
