Police Find Suspicious Grave in Forest as Suspects Confess to Russian Siblings' Murder
Police excavating a suspected grave in Chachoengsao forest following confessions from two men arrested for killing and burying two Russian siblings who disappeared during a motorcycle theft attempt on July 26.
Chachoengsao police are conducting a search at a suspicious burial site in a dry forest along Highway 7 near Rayong, following confessions from two men accused of killing and burying two Russian siblings.
On July 31, 2025, police reported progress in the case of a Russian brother and sister who disappeared with their motorcycle in the early morning of July 26. Investigators tracked down and arrested Thana (nicknamed Pong), 43, and Thongchai (nicknamed Thong), 39, in Sa Kaeo province.
Both suspects initially confessed that they killed the two victims. They shot the younger sibling and beat the elder sister to death because the pair resisted their attempted motorcycle theft. The suspects then transported and buried the bodies in the Chakkhaeng dry forest area, Moo 11, Huai Yai subdistrict, Ban Lanung district, Chachoengsao province.
Following the confessions, police officers worked alongside Ban Lanung district authorities and volunteer rescue workers to inspect the location identified by the suspects. They coordinated with forensic teams and relevant agencies to conduct a thorough examination of the area to locate the bodies and gather evidence for forensic analysis.
Most recently, Ponphan Wongmanithes, commander of Chachoengsao Provincial Police, and Isara Charoenjarearwee, deputy governor of Chachoengsao province, personally visited the incident command center and ordered the area sealed off, restricting access to unrelated persons.
Authorities discovered a mound of straw approximately 2 meters long beneath a tree at the suspected burial location. The site has been cordoned off to preserve evidence while forensic officers conduct detailed examination. Excavation will follow to determine whether human remains or objects matching the suspects' statements are present in the grave.
Based on investigation leads, authorities believe the grave contains the bodies of both Russian victims. Evidence examination and collection are ongoing, with forensic results expected to provide crucial information for further case development.
