The former Ulladulla man died from stab wounds after he was attacked in Brunswick early on Sunday May 24 after stepping in to stop a brawl. The 29-year-old later died in hospital.

Mr Mictchell grew up and attended school in Ulladulla, and his family is well known in the Ulladulla area.

Two of thee suspects wanted over the attack are known to have fled to Thailand shortly after the murder, with reports indicating that Australian police knew they were on board a Jetstar flight.

On the weekend The Age reported two men wanted in connection with the stabbing murder of Mr Mitchell were arrested when they arrived in Thailand and released after questioning.

A high-ranking source in the Thai police force said the men were arrested at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport and taken to the Crime Suppression Division Headquarters for interrogation.

The source said they were released after questioning as they had not committed a crime in Thailand.

He said Thai police were waiting for an extradition request from Australia before they would pursue the matter.

Today, Victoria Police could not provide any updated information on the extradition process.

Mr Mitchell's funeral service will be held at St Paul's Anglican Cathedral in Melbourne at 10.30am.