Police in Pattaya, Chon Buri, are investigating a foreign man in connection with the discovery of a body concealed inside a large suitcase abandoned near the railway line behind Pattaya Floating Market, just after midnight on 27 June 2026. The victim is believed to be a 17-year-old girl who had previously been reported missing, although formal identification is still pending.

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Officers opened the suitcase after it was found abandoned and discovered the body folded inside. During an initial examination, investigators identified a tattoo consistent with that of the missing teenager. Police said the victim’s identity will only be confirmed following forensic identification and a post-mortem examination.

The discovery brings an apparent end to the family’s search for the missing girl. The case has attracted widespread public attention as investigators work to establish the circumstances surrounding her death and identify those responsible.

The investigation is being directed by Pol. Col. Anek Sarathongyu, superintendent of Pattaya City Police Station, who assigned Pol. Lt. Col. Siriwat Khatchamat, deputy superintendent of investigations, to lead the inquiry. Officers are also working closely with Pol. Col. Nattaphon Phongsuksakul, superintendent of Nong Prue Police Station, supported by Pol. Lt. Col. Wirat Thetthong and Pol. Maj. Kamron Rodma.

Police have sealed off the scene while forensic specialists gathered evidence. Investigators are reviewing local CCTV footage, examining forensic evidence and questioning witnesses as part of efforts to determine the movements of a foreign man linked to the investigation and establish whether he was involved in the case.

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Investigators are examining CCTV footage which reportedly shows a foreign man, already under investigation for her disappearance, transporting the suitcase on the back of a motorcycle before abandoning it near the railway line. Police are comparing the suitcase recovered at the scene with images of a foreign man seen wheeling a similar suitcase out of a condominium in the Jomtien area to establish whether the evidence is linked.

Authorities have stressed that forensic examinations and evidence collection remain ongoing. No formal confirmation of the victim’s identity has yet been issued, as the police investigation continues.

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seems they are on the right track, well done Pattaya police

suitcase? that's sick and disturbing.

again, in pattaya.

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3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

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That´s great! I hope he gets as long time as possible.

3 hours ago, save the frogs said:

suitcase? that's sick and disturbing.

again, in pattaya.

I can´t for life understand what you are on about. Is it the suitcase that is sick and disturbing? If you think a bit, maybe you will find that a 46-year-olds interest in a 17 year old girl and that he probably killed her is what´s sick and disturbing. That he put the body in a suitcase to get rid of it and evade punishment for his activities is just a planned way to conceal a crime.

3 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Is it the suitcase that is sick and disturbing?

yep.

how do you fit a body in a suitcase?

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