A Chinese man has travelled to Pattaya to follow the investigation into the mysterious death of his girlfriend, whose body was discovered in a coconut plantation in Ratchaburi province. The woman had earlier sent a final message reading “help me” to a friend after accepting an entertainment job at a Pattaya pool villa with a group of Chinese men.
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On the evening of 12 March 2026, Mr Zhang Xiaotian, 31, a Chinese national, met investigators at Nong Prue Police Station to seek updates on the death of his girlfriend, Ms Ji Zhengjiao, 34, who had previously been reported missing under suspicious circumstances.
Police found that before her disappearance the victim had accepted an entertainment job, on 21 February, at a pool villa located in Soi Chaiyaphruek 2 in Pattaya. The property was reportedly occupied by a group of Chinese men at the time.
CCTV footage later captured a Chinese man carrying the unconscious woman out of the house and placing her into a car before driving away from the area. Investigators then traced the vehicle’s route using security cameras.
Police said the car travelled out of Chon Buri province toward Ratchaburi. Shortly afterwards, residents in Moo 10, Bang Phae district, discovered the body of an unidentified woman lying in a drainage ditch within a coconut plantation.
The body was already in a decomposing state when found. Authorities later confirmed the identity through personal identification records, establishing that the deceased was the missing Chinese woman.
Investigators also discovered an audio clip of a conversation in Chinese between one of the victim’s friends and a suspected man connected to the case. In the recording, the man admitted he was the last person to be with the victim but claimed he “was very drunk and could not remember anything”.
Police have not yet confirmed the cause of death and are awaiting detailed forensic examination results. Officers have identified the Chinese man believed to have been the last person seen with the victim and are working to locate him for questioning.
Authorities say investigators are continuing to gather evidence and witness statements in order to proceed with legal action. The case remains under active investigation.
Mr Zhang told police he wants Thai authorities to uncover the full truth behind his girlfriend’s death. He stated he does not believe she died of natural causes and is convinced that someone must be responsible.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now พัทยา จุดเกิดเหตุ 13 Mar 2026