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The Star
29-04-2025
- The Star
Transgender murder: Pattaya police beef up security as they bring Chinese suspect to reenact crime
Large crowds gathered to witness the crime re-enactment, prompting police to form human lines to shield the suspect. - The Nation/ANN BANGKOK: Pattaya police tightened security on Sunday (April 27) when they took a Chinese suspect to re-enact his alleged killing of a transgender man, whose body he reportedly cut open to play with the internal organs. Over 20 officers from Pattaya police station were deployed to protect the suspect, Tongyung Fu, 42, amid fears of attacks from angry crowds. The re-enactment took place at an apartment building in the seaside city where the murder allegedly occurred. ALSO READ: Chinese tourist confesses to murdering transgender woman in Thailand, removing her organs The body of the victim, identified as Woranan Pannakha, 25, from Nong Khai, a transgender man, was discovered in the restroom of an apartment on Soi Arunothai in Central Pattaya on Saturday morning. Police were alerted shortly after the discovery. Tongyung Fu was arrested on Saturday evening at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Samut Prakan, as he attempted to board a flight back to Kunming, China. Large crowds gathered to witness the crime re-enactment, prompting police to form human lines to shield the suspect. Chonburi police chief, Pol Maj Gen Thawatkiart Jindakuansanong, stated that the suspect admitted to paying 8,000 baht (US$240) to Woranan for sex. However, when Woranan allegedly refused and kicked him off the bed, Tongyung became enraged and killed him by pressing his left knee against the victim's neck. He then dragged the body into the bathroom, using scissors to cut the torso open from the stomach to the chest. Tongyung also removed Woranan's implanted breasts and placed the silicone implants beside the body. Police said the suspect's mobile phone, found in the restroom, was instrumental in tracing and apprehending him. Tongyung reportedly confessed that he was driven by a morbid curiosity to see inside the human body after watching certain TV series. Besides removing the implants, he also cut out the victim's heart and placed it next to the body. - The Nation/ANN
Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Straits Times
Thailand security beefed up as Pattaya police take Chinese suspect to re-enact LGBTQ murder
The suspect used a pair of scissors to cut open Ms Woranun Pannacha's body. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: PIXABAY Thailand security beefed up as Pattaya police take Chinese suspect to re-enact LGBTQ murder BANGKOK - Pattaya police tightened security on April 27 when they took a Chinese suspect to re-enact his alleged killing of a transgender man, whose body he reportedly cut open to play with the internal organs. Over 20 officers from Pattaya police station were deployed to protect the suspect, Tongyung Fu, 42, amid fears of attacks from angry crowds. The re-enactment took place at an apartment building in the seaside city where the murder allegedly occurred. The body of the victim, identified as Ms Woranan Pannakha, 25, from Nong Khai, a transgender man, was discovered in the restroom of an apartment on Soi Arunothai in Central Pattaya on the morning of April 26. Police were alerted shortly after the discovery. Tongyung Fu was arrested on April 26 evening at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Samut Prakan, as he attempted to board a flight back to Kunming, China. Large crowds gathered to witness the crime re-enactment, prompting police to form human lines to shield the suspect. Chonburi police chief, Mr Pol Maj Gen Thawatkiart Jindakuansanong, stated that the suspect admitted to paying 8,000 baht to Ms Woranan for sex. However, when Ms Woranan allegedly refused and kicked him off the bed, Fu became enraged and killed him by pressing his left knee against the victim's neck. THE NATION/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Independent
28-04-2025
- The Independent
Chinese tourist confesses to killing transgender woman and removing her heart
A 42-year-old Chinese man confessed to killing a 25-year-old Thai transgender woman in Pattaya after she refused to have sex with him. Fu Tongyung met Woranan Pannacha at the South Pattaya beach on the evening of 26 April and allegedly agreed to pay her 8,000 baht (£178) for sex. The man, currently in Thai police custody, told investigators he believed Woranan was a cisgender woman. They reportedly exchanged WeChat details. Later that evening, Woranan reached out and they allegedly arranged to meet at his rented room. Fu told the police Woranan later changed her mind and refused to have sex, prompting him to demand a 50 per cent refund which she allegedly refused. An argument reportedly ensued, during which she allegedly scratched Fu's face and kicked him off the bed, according to The Bangkok Post. Fu then climbed back onto the bed and allegedly strangled her. Police said that he dragged Woranan's body to the bathroom, where he used scissors to cut her open from the neck down to the genitals, removing her silicone breast implants and her heart. Fu reportedly told the police he wanted to 'play' with the body. After cleaning himself and the body, he went to bed and left for the airport the next morning. He was arrested at the Suvarnabhumi airport in Samut Prakan province while attempting to leave Thailand. Fu reportedly apologised, saying he 'could not control' himself after he was attacked by the victim. He also mentioned that he was unsure if he had a mental illness as he had never been diagnosed. Pattaya police chief Anek Sathongyu confirmed Fu's confession was backed by evidence. Authorities noted that Woranan's lungs were missing but Fu denied having done so. Police confirmed that Fu's bag contained only a water bottle and no human organs.
Malay Mail
27-04-2025
- Malay Mail
Chinese national admits to killing Thai transwoman, removing breast implants and heart in gruesome Pattaya crime; police say lungs missing
PATTAYA, April 27 — A Chinese national has confessed to killing a Thai transwoman here last Friday after an argument over payment for sex. Fu Tongyung, a welder in China who is currently under Thai police custody, told investigators he met 25-year-old Woranan Pannacha near South Pattaya beach on the evening of April 26, The Bangkok Post reported today. Believing Woranan to be a cisgendered woman, the 42-year-old Fu exchanged WeChat details with her. Later that night, Woranan contacted him and they agreed to meet at his rented room for 8,000 baht. Fu claimed Woranan later changed her mind and refused to have sex, leading him to demand a 50 per cent refund, which she declined. A fight broke out during which she scratched Fu's face and kicked him off the bed. Fu said he climbed back onto the bed, sat on her, and strangled her. He then moved her body to the bathroom, where he used a pair of scissors to cut open her body from the neck to the genitals and removed Woranan's silicone breast implants and her heart. Fu told police he 'wanted to play' with the body. After cleaning himself and the body, he went to sleep and left for the airport the next morning. Police arrested him at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan province as he tried to leave Thailand. Fu reportedly apologised, claiming he 'could not control' himself after being attacked by the victim but told police he was unsure if he suffered from mental illness as he had never been diagnosed. Fu said this was his third visit to Thailand, with the last two trips made alone. Pattaya police chief Anek Sathongyu said Fu's confession was supported by strong evidence. Police also said Woranan's lungs were missing, which Fu denied taking. Police confirmed the suspect's bag contained only a water bottle and not human organs.
