On August 6, in Chonburi province, the mother of Diana and Roman—two Russian siblings killed and buried in a forest in Huai Yai sub-district, Bang Lamung district—led a memorial service alongside provincial officials, including Chonburi Governor Naris Niramaiwong and Provincial Police Commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Pongphan Wongmaneehtes, according to local reports. Four monks performed religious rites at the site where the siblings’ bodies were found, where the grieving mother placed photographs of her children and kissed them before departing without speaking to reporters.
Mourners Gather at Chonburi Forest Burial Site
The memorial site drew not only family members but also local Russian residents and the relatives of a Thai family of three killed by the same suspects, identified as Pong and Thong. According to attending relatives of the Thai victims, who also laid flowers at the scene, the path into the forest and foothills was surprisingly deep and isolated. The family of the Thai victims expressed deep grief and called for the harshest punishment for the suspects, emphasizing that all victims possess human dignity regardless of nationality.
Did You Know? The memorial service held on August 6 brought together grieving families and high-ranking local officials, including Chonburi Governor Naris Niramaiwong and Provincial Police Commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Pongphan Wongmaneehtes, at the forest burial site in Bang Lamung.
Demands for Legal Accountability and Strict Sentencing
Ongoing Police Investigation and Next Steps
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the murders committed by Pong and Thong. In the afternoon following the memorial service, police planned to deploy scanning equipment to sweep surrounding areas for additional suspicious locations near the burial sites of all five victims, according to official reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who attended the memorial service for the Russian siblings?
The service was attended by the mother of Diana and Roman, Chonburi Governor Naris Niramaiwong, Provincial Police Commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Pongphan Wongmaneehtes, local Russian residents, and relatives of the Thai family of three who were also killed.
What are the demands of the Thai victims’ relatives regarding the suspects?
What actions are police taking next in the investigation?
Police planned to use scanning equipment during the afternoon to thoroughly search surrounding areas and suspicious points near where the bodies of the five victims were discovered.
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