Police in Chonburi have confirmed that two missing Russian siblings have still not been found, while officers continue the separate effort to locate two Thai men wanted under arrest warrants in connection with the case, despite inaccurate earlier local news reports, from police that they had been caught.
The update followed a near two-hour case review at Huai Yai Police Station on 30 July 2026. Investigators are working on the search for the missing Russians and the hunt for the two suspects at the same time.
Police review evidence and search plans
The meeting took place in the third-floor conference room at Huai Yai Police Station in Chonburi province. It was led by Pol Maj Gen Chokchai Ngamwong, deputy commissioner of Provincial Police Region 2.
Also attending were Pol Maj Gen Phongphan Wongmanithet, Chonburi provincial police commander; Pol Col Phatsakorn Phraijit, chief of the Chonburi Provincial Police investigation division; Pol Col Worawut Nitiyawan, Huai Yai police chief; and relevant investigation officers.
Police reviewed their investigation so far, examined evidence gathered and assessed how to track down the men named in arrest warrants: 43-year-old Thana, known as "Pong", and 39-year-old Thongchai, known as "Thong".
Officers have not disclosed detailed information about the case, saying this could affect the investigation. Searches of areas considered suspicious are continuing, alongside the collection of further evidence and the operation to find the suspects.
Police confirmed they had searched multiple locations, including a crocodile farm in Huai Yai, after a witness reported seeing a suspect on the property before disappearing near the crocodile ponds, but nothing was reported to have been found.
No arrests and no sign of missing pair
Provincial Police Region 2 commissioner Pol Lt Gen Chatchai Surachetphong confirmed that neither Pong nor Thong had been arrested.
He said officers were still discussing and pursuing methods to locate the two men while accelerating the search for the Russian siblings. He also confirmed that the missing pair had not been found.
Police said any information that can be made public will be formally announced when there is further progress.
Huay Yai police free two witnesses
Police have also released two men questioned over the disappearance of Russian siblings, after several hours of questioning without charges.
Huai Yai Police said the pair, known as Hoy or Suea Hoy and Phang, had been invited in as witnesses rather than detained as suspects.
Hoy and Phang were taken in by a police tracking team around midday on 30 July 2026, after officers found leads suggesting they may have been involved in burying and concealing the missing siblings' motorcycle.
They were also alleged to have driven a sidecar motorcycle, locally known as a saleng, which was used to take Pong and Thong away from the area while police were surrounding it.
After lengthy questioning at Huai Yai Police Station, investigators released both men without laying charges. Police said they were questioned to clarify outstanding issues and gather information for the continuing investigation.
Woman makes separate allegations against Pong
Separately, a woman told reporters that she had allegedly been sexually assaulted and unlawfully confined by Pong about seven years ago. She said he had threatened to kill her entire family, leaving her fearful ever since.
The woman further alleged that Pong worked for a local police officer who provided assistance or protection. She also claimed the officer had instructed Pong to distribute drugs to young people in the area.
Those allegations remain claims by the woman and are being checked by authorities.
Picture courtesy of Khaosod
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