PATTAYA – The dismembered remains of a 30-year-old Russian man were discovered buried in multiple locations near a pond in Pattaya on February 1, 2026, following an intensive 23-day investigation into his disappearance, local media reported.

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The victim had been reported missing under suspicious circumstances, prompting a public appeal for information. The case gained urgency after his mother traveled from Russia to formally file a missing person report with Thai authorities.

Police uncovered threatening chat messages demanding repayment of a debt exceeding $120,000, which investigators believe is linked to a failed cannabis business partnership and likely motivated the murder.

The man whose mother came to search for him they found her son dismembered in Chonburi. 😲😵😕

BREAKING: Gruesome Discovery: Young Russian Man Found Murdered and Dismembered, Body Parts Found Buried in 5 Locations Near Pattaya Pond

On February 1st, 2026, police in Chonburi… pic.twitter.com/8oZlSIVQd2

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One foreign national suspect has been detained and is being questioned. Authorities are working to identify and apprehend additional accomplices, who may include both Thai and foreign individuals.

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The investigation is being led by Nongprue Police Station in Chonburi Province.

-Thailand News (TN)