Police investigating the "gruesome" killing of two British tourists in Thailand say they are looking at whether someone from the migrant worker community could be involved.
The bodies of 24-year-old David Miller, from Jersey, and 23-year-old Hannah Witheridge, from Great Yarmouth, were discovered semi-naked on a beach in Koh Tao on Monday.
A bloodstained hoe, believed to be the murder weapon, was found nearby.
The manhunt originally centred on an apparently British backpacker, but Thai police now appear to have changed tack.
The victims were removed in blue body bags "We are focusing on migrant workers because of the surrounding witnesses and evidence, including the video footage," Major General Kiattipong Khawsamang said.
"We are sweeping hotels, bars, businesses and residences of migrant workers on the beach to find the suspect."
Police have released CCTV stills in the area, one of which reportedly shows the two victims, who had met on the island, walking hand-in-hand.
A suspect, believed to be Asian, appears in a later image, but police say they are following a number of leads.
Friends have paid tribute to the victims on social media Some 70 officers are now on the island and defence minister Prawit Wongsuwan said police hoped "to make an arrest as soon as possible".
Ms Witheridge's father Tony said his family was "distraught" at receiving "the most devastating news".
Friends have paid tribute to the victims on social media.
Mr Miller's girlfriend, Jessy Howorth, said: "My best friend and the love of my life. We were meant to have so much more time together but I'll continue loving you everyday forever."
The island of Koh Tao is a popular holiday destination Friend Ellie Griffiths said: "So shocked and upset to hear about the death of such an incredibly warm, charismatic, smiley and insightful person.
"Your absence on this planet will be missed and often thought about, I'm so pleased and honoured to have known you Dave."
A Facebook tribute page was set up in memory of Miss Witheridge.
Kal Sylvan Holmes, a friend, said: "Just found out a friend from school was murdered in Thailand. I feel sick and upset."
The victims' bodies, found roughly 100 yards from the scene of a beach party, were taken away in blue body bags.
Local people gathered for a candlelit vigil Police Colonel Prachum Ruangthong said: "The man was chopped in the back and on the side of his head, while the woman was chopped in her face.
"It's very gruesome."
Local people gathered on the beach last night for a candlelit vigil in memory of the pair.
Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha said: "This should not have happened in Thailand. It will affect our image in the eyes of international countries."
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