Russian Siblings Missing Five Days; Suspects Spotted Fleeing Border
Two Russian siblings missing since July 26 with a motorcycle remain unfound after five days of searching by over 100 rescue volunteers in Pattaya, as two suspects flee toward the Thai-Cambodian border.
Five days have passed with no sign of missing Russian siblings who disappeared with a Honda ADV 150 motorcycle early on July 26. Rescue officials at Suwangborirom Dharma Temple in Pattaya established a command center to receive public tips and mobilized over 100 rescue volunteers in the ongoing search, while two suspects remain uncaptured.
At 9:00 a.m. on July 31, rescue authorities opened a command center for assistance and tracking. Over 100 volunteer rescuers stood ready to deploy immediately upon receiving new information. Operation Chief Suthipong Boonmachai revealed the search had entered day three. Despite the lack of clear leads pinpointing the missing persons' location, all units continue searching suspected areas including wells, smoke clusters, and incompletely surveyed zones. A field kitchen was established to provide meals for all rescue personnel from government, police, media, and volunteer organizations.
Throughout the three days, Boonmachai noted that citizens have continuously reported tips. While no evidence has directly led to finding the missing persons, the information has provided clearer understanding of the suspects' behavior and enabled efficient targeting of search areas. Police urged the public to report any sightings of suspects or their vehicle, or any useful information to the command center near Chakang Cemetery.
Regarding the suspect manhunt, unconfirmed reports of Pong and Thang's capture were denied by officials. On July 30 at 1:08 p.m., officers detected suspect activity in Mueang District, Chanthabury, before they headed toward Sa Kaew Province. At approximately 1:00 a.m. on July 31 at Khao Lam checkpoint in Soi Dao District, Chanthaburi, while police and military manned a control point, a motorcycle arrived. The driver wore a helmet resembling a police helmet while the passenger wore a black shirt. They accelerated through the checkpoint and escaped before officers could intercept them.
Initial confirmation identified the two as Pong and Thang, the wanted suspects. A white plastic bag visible in CCTV footage, which they were carrying, allegedly contained police uniform-like clothing for their escape. This matter remains under investigation and further fact-checking.
