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Phuket Governor Nirun Gallayanamitr said, "This case has really hurt Phuket's reputation."

He was speaking at a press conference where he announced the arrest warrant for Akardej Tankae, 32, a local fisherman who is now the prime suspect in the murder of Swedish tourist Charlotta Hanna over the weekend.

Authorities have also offered a Bt100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Akardej.

Hanna, 27, was found hacked to death on Mai Khao beach on the island.

Police said they believe she was killed some time between 11.30 pm Saturday and 1 am Sunday while taking a walk on the beach.

Tourism and Sports Minister Weerasak Kohsurat visited the resort island on Monday to speed up a resolution of the murder case, which has raised concerns about security for female visitors to Thai beach resorts.