Murder in the Heart of Pattaya: A Chilling Crime Scene
On the morning of April 26, police at the Pattaya City Police Station received a horrifying call. Inside an apartment complex on Arunotai Alley in the Pattaya Klang area, the body of a 25-year-old transgender woman named Waranan was found naked and brutally mutilated in a bathroom.
Investigators discovered:
- Severe lacerations from neck to genitals
- Exposed internal organs
- Heart removed and placed outside the body
- Left lung missing
The bathroom had been hastily cleaned, but traces of blood and forensic evidence remained.
Eyewitnesses Reveal Early Morning Horror
A female cleaner in the building reported that around 2 AM, she heard violent fighting coming from the victim’s apartment. She described loud screams for help from the transgender woman and heavy stomping and banging noises, lasting for over an hour.
At dawn, concerned staff used a spare key to enter the apartment, discovering the gruesome crime scene — but the suspect had already fled.
Suspect Identified: Chinese National TongYung Fu
According to the apartment management, the suspect, TongYung Fu, a 42-year-old Chinese citizen, had checked in as a tourist on April 25.
- Passport records show Fu had visited Thailand multiple times previously.
- Security footage captured Fu leaving the apartment around 6 AM with a large suitcase, exiting through the back door.
Police Reaction: Immediate Manhunt Across Airports and Borders
Pattaya police, working with Thai immigration authorities, swiftly launched a nationwide manhunt, setting up checkpoints at:
- Suvarnabhumi International Airport
- Don Mueang Airport
- All major land borders
They feared Fu would escape Thailand and evade justice.
Airport Arrest: Suspect Caught Trying to Flee
In a dramatic twist, on the morning of April 26, Fu was spotted at Suvarnabhumi Airport, attempting to board a flight back to China.
Police apprehended him on the spot, and he has since been transferred back to Pattaya City Police Station for further interrogation and legal proceedings.
A Chilling Reminder: Pattaya Crime and Tourist Violence
This horrifying case has reignited concerns about:
- Violent crime involving tourists in Pattaya
- Safety risks for the LGBTQ+ community in Thailand
- The need for better screening and monitoring of short-term foreign visitors
Authorities have promised a full investigation and harsh penalties for the perpetrator.