Thai police 'arrest man' over NZer's death

Thai police have arrested a man for the killing of a New Zealand teacher in Bangkok, the family of the dead man said today.

Leonard Healey, 32, was allegedly stabbed to death by a friend of his Thai girlfriend following an argument between the two men earlier this month.

Police Captain Thanaphat Sookmee has apparently named the alleged attacker as Winai Saisudjai, 29.

Mr Healey's father, Patrick, told NZPA today Saisudjai was arrested last week after fleeing to his home town.

He did not know when Saisudjai would appear in court.

He welcomed the arrest but said it did not change the fact his son was dead.

"It is good news but we're not going to get Leonard back. That's the saddest part about it, and it hurts," he said.

Mr Healey was buried in Invercargill last week.

- NZPA