Australian fugitive wanted over 'child abuse and drugs' sailed yacht for five months to reach Thailand

An Australian fugitive reportedly wanted over child sex abuse and drugs has been arrested - after sailing a yacht for five months to reach Thailand.

Convicted paedophile Richard Carl Skrinjar, 57, from Penrith, New South Wales, was required to report his whereabouts to Australian authorities as a registered sex offender. He was also banned from leaving the country.