CHONBURI, THAILAND – A woman claims she was nearly buried alive at the same spot where five bodies were found, as new horrors emerge in the Russian siblings murder case.
The 43-year-old main suspect already faces charges for the deaths of two Russian siblings and a Thai family of three. Now a woman and her son have come forward with chilling stories from years ago.
Woman says she was taken to same killing field
A woman identified only through her son “Herr A” claims she was in a relationship with the main suspect years ago. He posed as a former policeman and offered to get drugs.
After a quarrel, she was driven to a remote area near Khao Chi Chan. The suspect allegedly said several people had already been buried there. She was then attacked with an object and critically wounded.
Stolen motorcycle saved her life
A companion insisted on moving to a second spot after neighbours noticed something. On the way, the motorcycle crashed.
The woman grabbed it, sped away, and reached Pattaya severely injured. A passerby took her to hospital. She survived.
Son says suspect threatened him with a gun
While his mother was missing, “Herr A” drove to the suspect’s house. He said he was threatened with a weapon.
The family lived in constant fear because the man had promised to return after his release. The son said he felt relief when he heard of the arrest.
Second woman claims she was held for weeks
On August 3, Channel 3 reported another accusation. A 22-year-old woman says she was tied up, abducted, and locked in a house for weeks over a missing item.
She was forced to swallow tablets presented as allergy medicine. She was only freed when the arrests were made at the end of July. These allegations have not yet been tested in court.
Court refuses bail as five murder charges mount
On August 1, Huai Yai police took the accused before Pattaya Provincial Court. Two case numbers were opened: ฝ.596/2569 for the Russian siblings, ฝ.597/2569 for the Thai family.
The court denied bail citing severe penalties, flight risk, and objections from investigators. Charges include premeditated murder, robbery at night, wearing a police uniform with a firearm, and illegal weapons possession.
Youngest suspect weeps during interrogation
Pol. Col. Pasakorn Paijit, head of Chonburi Criminal Police, went to Na Jomtien police station on August 3 to question the youngest suspect, known as “Fluke”.
Fluke maintained he was only involved in the Thai family case, not the others. He said he is the brother-in-law of another accused and was dragged into it. Investigators are keen on him because he is the only one who can drive a manual-gearbox vehicle – the same type as the victims’ pickup. During questioning, officers said he cried the whole time.
Prison isolation and camera watch for accused
Pattaya Prison director Patsapong Jaiklongklaeo said three of the four suspects are now in custody. They are in solitary quarantine for five days, watched around the clock to prevent self-harm or attacks.
All three are physically fine, eating normally, and appear apathetic rather than scared or tense. The director said initial screening found no psychiatric history for the main suspect, but a nurse and clinical psychologist continue to monitor him.
Prison records show the 43-year-old has been jailed there three times before. In 2021 he was involved in an inmate fight and transferred. His last conviction was for attempted murder, weapons, and drugs – he served 7 years, 7 months, and 25 days. He was released on June 2 or 5, according to different reports. Post-release conditions required quarterly check-ins and a rehabilitation programme, but no electronic monitoring was ordered.
Rumour of another case in Rayong unconfirmed
A rumour surfaced about a similar incident in Ban Chang, Rayong province, in early July. Investigators questioned Fluke about it but found no evidence.
The lead remains open but unconfirmed. Authorities are still checking.
Ex-minister demands harshest sentence
Peerapan Salirathavibhaga, former justice minister and now chairman of the Ruam Thai Sang Chart party, spoke out on August 3. He said as a judge he would impose the maximum penalty under Thai law.
His reasoning: a relapse of this severity shortly after release shows prison did nothing. He urged investigators to document the full criminal history so prosecutors can make a strong case.
Suspect’s own aunt rejects bail
The main suspect’s aunt made a clear statement: she will not post bail and will accept any court verdict. She had hoped her nephew would start a new life after prison.
Instead, less than two months after release, he is back in custody facing five murder charges.
Bodies of five victims to be returned for ceremonies
Pol. Col. Warawut Nittayawan, Huai Yai police chief, thanked the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya rescue foundation for recovering all five bodies over four days.
The foundation will transport the remains from the Forensic Medicine Institute at Police Hospital in Bangkok back to Chonburi for religious rites. The return was expected on August 4.