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2 Pattaya men admit most of Russian siblings case but deny premeditation
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Two Thai suspects, who were arrested for killing two Russian siblings, appeared at Pattaya Provincial Court on October 2 and denied premeditated murder . One suspect also denied sexually assaulting the female victim, while the other admitted to the allegation.
Key facts
- Two Thai suspects, who were arrested for killing two Russian siblings, appeared at Pattaya Provincial Court on October 2 and denied premeditated murder
- Kirdthong and 39 year old Thongchai “Thong”
- The next hearing is scheduled for October 20 at 9am.
- Police tracked down the two men following the discovery
Summary
The suspects, 43 year old Thana “Pong” Kirdthong and 39 year old Thongchai “Thong” Srinin, were arrested in connection with the deaths of the Russian siblings, aged 22 and 17, whose bodies were found buried near Khao Chi Chan in Chon Buri province in late July.
Police tracked down the two men following the discovery. Investigators have also linked the suspects and alleged accomplices to other criminal cases, including the reported murder of a family of three in Chon Buri in June. The details and status of that separate case were not provided in the supplied report.