The brother of Laura Walker, the South African found dead in a Thailand hotel this week, said his sister was ”a highly talented, intelligent, compassionate and loyal person”.
”It is especially tragic that someone who had so much to live for could have been the victim of such a tragedy as this, ” he said in a statement on Saturday.
”On behalf of my family, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the people — family, friends, colleagues, acquaintances — from around the world who have expressed condolences and share in our grief and our tragic loss.”
She had achieved so much in her life, said Halton.
Walker was working for the World Bank at the time of her death, and the bank’s security team is working with Thai authorities in the investigation, said World Bank spokesperson Cristina Mejia.
Halton said inaccurate articles have appeared in the press.
”In view of the ongoing investigation, it is not appropriate to comment any further on this matter.”
He also said his family have enjoyed ”absolute and full cooperation from the Royal Thai government and Thai police” and have full confidence in the Thai judicial system. They expect the legal process to be resolved in a speedy and judicious manner. — Sapa