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A horrifying attack has rocked Hua Hin, as a man entered a hotel and violently killed a female receptionist using an iron bar. The tragic incident unfolded at the reception counter, where the assailant struck the employee multiple times before making off with her belongings. The shocking event has left the community in distress as they rally to capture the fugitive.

In a chilling crime captured on CCTV, the attack took place around 3:07 AM in Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. The footage shows the suspect, aged between 35 and 40, sneaking behind the counter while the victim was on the phone. The male perpetrator used a metal object to repeatedly hit the woman on the head, resulting in her death before he fled the scene with stolen items.

Hua Hin Police, led by Pol. Col. Kampanat Na Wichai has launched a full-scale investigation. The team is analysing video evidence and collecting witness statements to trace the suspect's escape route. The CCTV footage is central to the investigation as authorities work quickly to identify and arrest the suspect, who poses a significant threat to the public.

An arrest warrant has been obtained from the Hua Hin Provincial Court for the individual in the CCTV images. Police are urging anyone who spots someone resembling the suspect to immediately contact Hua Hin Police Station or use the 191 hotline. The community remain on high alert as they await updates on the case, reported Khaosod.

Key Takeaways:

• A brutal attack inside her hotel in Hua Hin claimed the life of a female receptionist.

• The suspect, caught on CCTV, is believed to have stolen her belongings during the escape.

• Hua Hin Police are actively seeking the suspect and requesting public assistance.

  

Adapted by ASEAN Now from Khaosod 2026-01-20

 

 

I hope they catch the evil b*****d.

I think this one needs stringing up.

Suspect Nabbed in Hua Hin Receptionist's Murder and Robbery

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Hua Hin police arrested 36-year-old Rattikorn Yingyot for the murder of hotel receptionist Wirin at Best LD Hotel. The incident, which occurred around 3:15 am on January 19, resulted in the victim's death from severe head injuries inflicted by an iron bar. Rattikorn was apprehended near railway tracks five kilometers from the crime scene.

The attack was recorded on CCTV, showing Rattikorn pacing before assaulting Wirin as she slept. After the attack, he stole two mobile phones and a black bag. Rattikorn, originally from Nakhon Si Thammarat, had a criminal history including sexual assault and theft in Nakhon Ratchasima and had been living as a homeless person in Hua Hin for several months.

Police tracked Rattikorn and arrested him at 3:50 pm after a day-long search. Found hiding in grass, he initially resisted arrest, trying to disguise himself. Officers recognized him and detained him on the spot. At the time of arrest, Rattikorn was in different clothing, attempting to avoid detection, and had a mobile phone with him, claiming he found it on a beach. It remains unclear if the stolen items were recovered.

Tensions rose during the arrest as relatives of the victim attempted to confront Rattikorn. Police quickly escorted him to a station to ensure his safety. Legal proceedings and further investigations are currently underway, reported The Thaiger.

Key Takeaways

• Hua Hin police arrested the murder suspect within a day.

• The victim, a hotel receptionist, was killed in her sleep.

• Suspect Rattikorn has a history of criminal offenses.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2026-01-20

 

 

What a loser

I see they have caught this piece of <deleted>.

He has prior convictions for assault and rape.

He hit the poor lass 14 times on the head with an iron bar for 2 mobiles and a handbag.

I hope they can prove he did it and string the barsteward up.

R.I.P. little lady.

Scum

This is where the plead guilty 50% discount on sentencing should be scrapped, its a disgraceful rule, murder so hideous should be 30 years min, let him rot..

The cops are looking at the dude like they wish they could take care of him right there on the spot

These cases are let em escape n run one warning shot then one death Shot BANG !!BANG.

Poor woman, glad they got the animal who did this, but is there any context to this story, was it a random robbery and murder, or were they known to each other previously? And what nationality was the assailant?

Nothing to lose, perhaps loves to get back inside. Where he belongs to.

The leader of Reform UK is as reliable as a wet paper bag, but one of his policies is that if someone is convicted of a crime three times then they receive an all-life sentence, having proved by then that they are unable to live in civilised society. I'm all for that. Prompted by, among other things, a young woman being murdered near where I used to live by someone with 38 previous offences who was still allowed to walk the streets. This piece of human garbage should never be allowed out of jail again.

49 minutes ago, cookie1974 said:

Poor woman, glad they got the animal who did this, but is there any context to this story, was it a random robbery and murder, or were they known to each other previously? And what nationality was the assailant?

Rattikorn, originally from Nakhon Si Thammarat,. This is a city in south of Thailand, so most probably thaï national

Police should have let the relatives lynch him. Back in the 70"s he wòuld have faced a public execution by firing squad at or near the scene of the crìme.

Summary justice by exècutive decree was very popular and attracted huge crowds. It also seemed to cùt the crime rate.

As she slept?

Should have given him to her Family and Friends and saved the Taxpayers the cost of a Trial and his Prison Accomadation Bill !

On the phone or sleeping? Either way this POS no trial no prison just a bullet RIP lady

Police tracked Rattikorn and arrested him at 3:50 pm after a day-long search. Found hiding in grass, he initially resisted arrest, trying to disguise himself.

Should have shot the bugger...

3 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

The leader of Reform UK is as reliable as a wet paper bag, but one of his policies is that if someone is convicted of a crime three times then they receive an all-life sentence, having proved by then that they are unable to live in civilised society. I'm all for that. Prompted by, among other things, a young woman being murdered near where I used to live by someone with 38 previous offences who was still allowed to walk the streets. This piece of human garbage should never be allowed out of jail again.

Nigel Farage got a mention in this thread, makes a change from President Trump.

..."had a criminal history including sexual assault and theft in Nakhon Ratchasima"...

...And Yet...(?)

1 hour ago, trainman34014 said:

Should have given him to her Family and Friends and saved the Taxpayers the cost of a Trial and his Prison Accomadation Bill !

True.

But not much tax money goes to the prisoners in Bang Kwang anyway 😅

5 hours ago, Yagoda said:

The cops are looking at the dude like they wish they could take care of him right there on the spot

Yes. That's what i 1st noticed too. My guess is most people here feel the same as the cops do with this insect of a human. By the way, well done to the RTP for catching this scum so quickly.

They want to give this scum 3o years hard labour and then hang him

such animals deserve a death penalty. Staying in prison is a holiday for a homeless person.

How about execution within 30 days with no possibility of appeal? When you have a heinous crime that's caught on video there's really not much for the judges to decide, other than had a sentence the vermin..

Perhaps extreme crimes deserve extreme punishment. And besides the society really having a use for this guy?

I am in shock. I regularly walk by the hotel on my way to Market Village. I had no idea this happened and I tell my friend, and he goes, old news. It's just so quiet in this area, and there is never any violent crime. Poor woman.

The randomness and level of violence in this crime tells me this guy has done it many times before.

The police should look into his past, in particular his movements and the locations he has been in, and then look for unsolved cases with a high level of violence on a random victim, basically, a similar MO.

He should get a life sentence for this crime, but the families of other unsolved serious crimes this guy may have committed could have a sense of justice also.

7 hours ago, brian69 said:

This is where the plead guilty 50% discount on sentencing should be scrapped, its a disgraceful rule, murder so hideous should be 30 years min, let him rot..

Personally I think he should just be left for some family justice. Let them have him so they can inflict the same pain and suffering this poor lady did. Evil like this no longer deserves to be breathing oxygen.

Let’s hope his future in-mates are told what he done and he faces even more vicious consequences