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    Russian Man Found Dead Near Karon Beach, Police Suspect He was Murdered

    Karon, Phuket– On Tuesday, August 3rd, a Russian man was found dead near Karon Beach, with police suspecting foul play.


    The Karon Police were alerted by a local resident at 1:10 P.M. about a body discovered in a ditch near the Naga statue. Upon arrival, police, accompanied by a doctor and the Phuket Express, found the body of a foreign man, shirtless and wearing shorts.

    The man had severe slash wounds on both arms and a head injury. Police believe the man, identified only as Mr. Ilia, 27, a Russian national, had been dead for at least 24 hours before his body was discovered. There were no signs of a struggle at the scene, however.


    A doctor on the scene suggested the death was unnatural, and an autopsy was planned to be conducted to determine the exact cause of death of the victim.

    Near the body, police found a black bag containing two passports. One passport belonged to Mr. Ilia, and the other to a Russian woman. Records show that Mr. Ilia entered Thailand on April 24th of this year with a 90-day visa exemption.


    Police suspect that Mr. Ilia may have been assaulted elsewhere before being dumped at the scene. They are currently tracking the Russian woman, believed to be his girlfriend, and their child, who also entered Thailand with him.


    Investigations are ongoing to locate the woman and child and to uncover more details about the incident. The names of his family members were withheld by police pending a further investigation.

    Russian Man Found Dead Near Karon Beach, Police Suspect He was Murdered - The Phuket Express

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    ^ I take it the report means September 3 rather than August.

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    Quote Originally Posted by misskit View Post
    The man had severe slash wounds on both arms and a head injury.

    A doctor on the scene suggested the death was unnatural
    Genius, amazing deductive powers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shutree View Post
    Genius, amazing deductive powers.
    The Thai version of "House MD"

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    Russian whose body was found on Tuesday in Phuket was tortured and murdered

    Russian tourist Ilia Orlov was found tortured and murdered near Karon Beach in Phuket. Police investigate possible links to Russian mafia amid rising Russian crime on the island. Battered body dumped in a canal, with no attempt to hide his identity. His belongings were found intact including an expensive Apple MacBook laptop.

    Phuket police are pursuing a murder investigation following the discovery of the body of 27-year-old Ilia Orlov near Karon Beach on Sunday. The Russian national appears to have been tortured, murdered and his body disposed of in a canal next to the well-known Naga statue near the beach. The murder comes at a time of heightened numbers of Russian long-stay visitors on the island. At the same time, a significant increase in property investment in Phuket has also brought a marked increase in gangland crime linked to Russian mafia groups.

    Police in Phuket are investigating the discovery of the body of a Russian tourist on Tuesday. He is believed to have been tortured and murdered. In addition, it is understood that officers have spoken to the man’s wife. In short, it appears that his behaviour in the days before his death was a cause for concern.

    Certainly, one aspect being investigated by police is whether the dead man had been reported as a missing person.


    In brief, the man was identified as 27-year-old Ilia Orlov. Previously, Mr. Orlov had entered Thailand on January 24 of this year. His initial visa was a 90-day tourist visa. After that, he appeared to have renewed this type of visa.

    When the Russian, believed to have been involved in online services, arrived in Thailand, he was accompanied by his wife and child.


    At length, his second visa had expired on July 22, but it was renewed after Mr. Orlov returned to Thailand beforehand from Malaysia. His passport was stamped at a border crossing in Satun.

    His body was discovered on Tuesday afternoon at approximately 1 p.m. The discovery was reported by Ms. Na, the owner of a nearby massage shop. She told reporters that she heard a shout from a passerby and immediately alerted the police.


    The remains of Mr. Orlov were dumped in a canal adjacent to Karon Beach. They were found near the well-known Naga statue in the area. Initially, investigators believed his death occurred not more than 8 hours previously. This would be the early hours of Tuesday morning.

    At the same time, whoever dumped the young man’s body made no attempt to conceal his identity. A black satchel found near the body contained all his papers, including his Russian passport. Furthermore, an expensive MacBook Air was simultaneously dumped with his body.

    Undoubtedly, this was not a robbery. For instance, his bank cards were also found within the dead man’s belongings.


    In particular, the passport of a Russian woman, believed to be Mr. Orlov’s wife, was also found among his papers.


    Significantly, the body showed signs of systematic torture. Police have confirmed that the bruise marks on both sides of the body rule out any suggestion that they may have been self-inflicted.


    Additionally, there were cuts as well as bruises to the body at specific places.

    On Tuesday, local police quickly called in a medical forensic examiner from Vachira Phuket Hospital. Meanwhile, a full autopsy is being conducted on the body.




    In particular, as well as bruises believed to have been caused by a blunt object, the victim was subjected to deep cuts. Notably, these incisions reached the bone. They were inflicted on both arms and one leg.


    Mr. Orlov had suffered severe bruising on the chin, mouth, eye sockets, and Adam’s apple. In short, a cruel and hideous death. On a preliminary basis, investigators believe that the man’s death was ultimately caused by ruptured arteries.


    The death has been reported to Russian consular officials. A full murder investigation is underway. At length, police are collecting CCTV footage along all routes near the Naga statue. In addition, forensic analysis of where the body was found has been carried out. Police will seek out his phone records.

    In the meantime, police are studying his laptop for further information. They have also spoken to Mr. Orlov’s family in Russia as well as his wife. The Russian man had been behaving out of character for some four to five days before his death was discovered on Tuesday.


    Phuket has become a magnet for Russian tourists to Thailand, particularly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Thailand is targeting two million Russian tourists this year. Certainly, Phuket alone welcomed one million visitors from the northern country in 2023.


    Indeed, in 2022, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov inaugurated a new Russian consulate on the holiday island.

    Russian expat numbers grew after Ukraine War bringing elevated crime, mafia groups and scrutiny in Phuket




    However, apart from being among the biggest property investors on the island, there is also a growing Russian expat community. This particular community appears to have an entrepreneurial flair. In turn, they have fallen foul of local business laws designed to protect Thai nationals.


    Massive CIB-led Phuket crackdown sweeps away vast Russian business network with ฿1.5 billion seized


    At the same time, a proportion of Russian tourits visiting Phuket are linked to transnational crime. The island has seen disturbing Russian-on-Russian extortion activity as well as murders and attempted murders.


    In May, there was a massive Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) led operation targeting a Russian business network in Phuket. At length, in both Bangkok and Phuket, over a hundred people were arrested at dozens of locations. Officers later revealed that over ฿1.5 billion in assets was seized.

    Russian whose body was found on Tuesday in Phuket was tortured and murdered. Police murder probe - Thai Examiner

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    there is also a growing Russian expat community. This particular community appears to have an entrepreneurial flair.


    entrepreneurial flair my arse.

    but they do have an aptness for violence, aggression, criminality, selfishness, corruption and bad manners.

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    Quote Originally Posted by misskit View Post
    Battered body dumped in a canal, with no attempt to hide his identity.
    Sending a warning message to others I'd imagine?

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    One of the many perks I enjoy living up North away from all the bottom feeders in Phuket and Pattaya.

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    Yup, avoid places in Thailand that start with the letter P

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    Quote Originally Posted by DrWilly View Post
    Yup, avoid places in Thailand that start with the letter P
    Phetchabun is a pretty chilled out place.

    Too far north for the "Rif Raf brigade" I guess.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe 90 View Post
    Phetchabun is a pretty chilled out place.
    It is Joe. Up in the mountain area is quite scenic. I was just there riding with friends.

    But we can expand on DWs note, any place that starts with a P near the ocean should cover it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe 90 View Post
    Phetchabun is a pretty chilled out place.

    Too far north for the "Rif Raf brigade" I guess.
    Yes, Phitsanulok is hardly a hub of transnational crime.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe 90 View Post
    Phetchabun is a pretty chilled out place.

    Too far north for the "Rif Raf brigade" I guess.
    Oh, there are elements of 'Rif Raf', as you know.

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    No “rif raf” in the North at all. We’ve “lif laf” up here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stumpy View Post
    It is Joe. Up in the mountain area is quite scenic. I was just there riding with friends.
    cue yet another picture of his midlife crisis tonka toy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by taxexile View Post
    cue yet another picture of his midlife crisis tonka toy.
    Must be hard not having friends Eh Tax. Ever toss that walker down and just go on the wild side?. Midlife crisis is BS that psychiatrists came up with to label people. What I am doing now, is what I have been doing since I was a kid in motorsports. So are you saying that I was having a mid life crisis at 14? Seems you swallowed that Kool-Aid. Take another pill will ya...

    But since you asked...









    Imagine that. Friends. Having fun. Laughing. Eating and sharing a hobby.

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    That looks awesome. What kind of background to the Thais have? Can't be a cheap hobby. Are there any other foreigners?

    In our little expat bubble in Bangkok football it's kind of extremes. Either Thai taxi drivers or successful Thai international businessmen.

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    Quote Originally Posted by armstrong View Post
    That looks awesome. What kind of background to the Thais have? Can't be a cheap hobby.
    Fair question Armstrong. Most of the riders/owners either own small businesses or work at the shop that sell the ATV/UTV's. Some of course finance them. Its like any hobby or sport really. I have become very good friends with the owner where I bought mine and he is a really nice guy. His shop employs about 6 people and when the outing occurs they all go and the shop closes. Much of that is an opportunity to potentially sell more to new people. As for foreigners, there are a few that go to them. Overall they are fun rides with good people and a lot of fun. I have always owned ATVs in the US and now here. The UTV's are fun but a lot more expensive and you sit all day being slammed around but you have a passenger or friend next to you so there is that.

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    stumpy, they are not friends, they are acquaintances. there is a big difference.

    true friends would give you their last penny if you needed it.

    acquaintances would only give you thoughts and prayers, and some might even find that difficult.


    but yes, it does look like a good day out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by taxexile View Post
    stumpy, they are not friends, they are acquaintances. there is a big difference.
    Nonsense Tax. That's where we differ. Maybe you do not have friends and I suspect you have some trust issues with anyone based on your posting style. So would an acquaintance send me parts for free? Would I order parts from the US for buddy here and he transfers money back instantly because he couldn't get them? I have friends at work as well. I go to occasional dinners with them. I know their wives and children, in fact I just had a long time great Thai friend pass in an auto accident and my wife and I are always chatting with his wife to see if we can help. I help them as friends do as they do for me. Friends come over and swim and I BBQ and they bring the food. Any time I have ever needed help they are there for me as I am for them. That's what I call friends.

    The thing is Tax, you know nothing about my life here other than what I post and for some reason it irks the living shit out of you that I am just a normal guy living a normal life in another country with friends. You do know that foreigners here have "Thai" friends...right? They aren't all foreigner's owning part time condo's sipping wine at the foreigner hang out in Hua Hin malls?. Sure I have Thai acquaintances as I have friends and acquaintances in the US.

    Carry on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stumpy View Post
    I have always owned ATVs in the US and now here.
    We grew up with this shit. The condo dwelling losers will never understand.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stumpy View Post
    The thing is Tax, you know nothing about my life here other than what I post and for some reason it irks the living shit out of you that I am just a normal guy living a normal life in another country.
    I've never understood this sort of response to someone like tax, who is just a [at][at][at][at] to everyone, 24/7.

    Any little snippet of info about you can be piled with and thrown back over the fence to you.

    It's what he does.

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    ^^ condo dwellers

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    Exactly..tax doesn't get it. You've got to not only coexist in whatever country your in you've really got to mingle with the locals. In Lao my wife and I were into mountain bike riding and we met an incredible amount of people. It was fun.likewise in the Philippines I used to join the hash house harriers which was even more fun.ive worked in both those countries and you can get a feel about how they roll. I would like to advise tax to buy an atv, join the hash house harriers, buy a mountain bike and join a group. Working with lao folk and phillipinos really made me stop looking through the bottom.of a beer glass.still.in touch and remain friends with a lot of those folk.
    He promised to headbutt me, if he ever saw me. Charming.

    I guess that my solution would be that he 'never saw me'.

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    ^ so is that like the paraolympics and due to you disability you were allowed a furniture skate in these activities.

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