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Police Intensify Search for Missing Russian Siblings in Chonburi
Authorities in Chonburi are conducting an urgent investigation into the disappearance of two Russian siblings while simultaneously pursuing two suspects linked to the case.
On July 30, 2026, senior police officials, including Deputy Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 2, Major General Chokchai Ngamwong, held a high-level meeting at the Huai Yai Police Station in Chonburi to address the ongoing disappearance of two Russian siblings. The investigation, which involved key provincial and local commanders, lasted nearly two hours as officials reviewed evidence and coordinated search efforts.
Beyond the search for the missing individuals, police are actively pursuing two suspects identified as 43-year-old Tana, also known as "Pong," and 39-year-old Thongchai, known as "Thong." Both men are currently the subjects of active arrest warrants. Authorities confirmed that the search for the missing siblings and the manhunt for the suspects are being conducted as parallel operations.
For residents and travelers in the Chonburi area, this case highlights an active police investigation involving foreign nationals. While the search remains ongoing, the exact whereabouts of the missing siblings and the two suspects have not yet been determined. The public is advised to remain aware of their surroundings and follow updates from official law enforcement channels. As of the latest report from Khaosod Online, the investigation is continuing, and further details regarding the status of the missing persons and the apprehension of the suspects remain to be confirmed.
Translated from Thai.
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