Thai PM apologizes following murders of 2 Russians, 3 Thais
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul apologized to Russian visitors and ordered tighter security measures after visiting crime scenes in Chon Buri linked to the deaths of two Russian siblings and three members of a Thai family.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has apologized for the murders of two Russians and three Thais, which have tarnished Thailand's reputation and affected tourism in the affected areas. Accompanied by National Police Chief Kitrat Phanphet, Anutin visited the crime scenes in Chonburi province to inspect the investigation. He expressed regret over the deaths and assured foreign visitors, especially Russians, that he is working to restore confidence in Thailand's safety.
The victims, Diana Nazimova, 22, her 17-year-old brother Roman Nazimov, and a family of a father, mother, and daughter, were killed for their motorcycle and other valuables. Former convict Thana Kerdthong, 43, confessed to killing the Russian siblings and the Thai family, claiming robbery as the motive. He directed police to the burial sites of both sets of victims.
Two additional suspects were arrested and confessed to posing as police officers to rob and kill the Thai family. Police are investigating whether Thana may be connected to other crimes.
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