 THE family of a Liverpool-born chef murdered in Thailand said last night that until yesterday they believed he had been killed in the Asian tsunami. Arthur Le Court, 69, spoke after learning of the death of his nephew, Bernard Norman Le Court, 52. He told the Daily Post: "This is a tragic waste of life. Bernard's life was worth more than this." Mr Le Court's body was found near the holiday resort of Pattaya, 40 miles south east of Bangkok yesterday morning. His throat had been slit and his wallet, his camera and his video camera had all been stolen. Thai police have arrested a taxi driver who is suspected of killing Mr Le Court after picking him up in Pattaya and allegedly robbing him in order to repay a gambling debt. The suspect faces the death penalty if he is found guilty of murder. Speaking from his home in Lisbon Close, Warrington, Mr Le Court told the Daily Post: "I know we will get justice in Thailand. "If he is found guilty, I hope he hangs because he is a menace to society." He fought back tears as he paid tribute to his nephew, who he described as a "quiet, kind, and generous man" who lived for his job, and hated violence. He said: "I told him not to go to Thailand because I was worried about what might happen out there. "I know they have a lot of problems with drugs." However, he added: "As far as we know, he was very happy out there. He got married two years ago to a Thai woman and he loved the lifestyle. "He was a fantastic person, he lived life to the full. "I can't understand why someone would do this, Bernard hated violence - he wouldn't have fought, he would have just handed his money over." | 
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