Events
Memorial Held for Russian Siblings and Thai Victims in Chonburi
A final memorial ceremony was held at the site where Russian siblings Diana and Roman were discovered, honoring them and three Thai victims of a recent tragedy.
On August 6, 2026, a final memorial service took place in Huai Yai, Bang Lamung, Chonburi, to honor the lives of Diana and Roman, two Russian siblings who were victims of a recent homicide case. The ceremony was held at the location where their bodies were discovered. The event also served to pay respects to three Thai individuals who lost their lives in the same incident.
According to Khaosod Online Thailand, the mother of the siblings, Charina Nasimova, led the proceedings, visibly moved throughout the ceremony. The event was attended by Chonburi Governor Naris Niramaiwong and local officials. Religious rites were conducted by Phra Khru Kasem Kittisophon, Abbot of Wat Samakkhi Banphot, and Phra Khru Palad Teerayut Chotiko, Abbot of Wat Khao Bunmi Dararam. The family expressed their gratitude for the support and kindness shown by the Thai community during this difficult time.
For residents and travelers, this event marks a somber moment of closure for a case that has deeply affected the local community. While the memorial provides a space for mourning and reflection, the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the five victims remains an ongoing matter for local authorities. Further details regarding the legal proceedings and the final findings of the investigation are yet to be confirmed by the relevant law enforcement agencies.