The body of Thomas David was found in the bathroom in the Nong Pru subdistrict.

Patthay - A 34-year-old British cannabis entrepreneur was found dead in his luxurious home in Patthay on July 2, 2026. The body of Thomas David was discovered in the bathroom of Nong Pru subdistrict. The corpse lay on a mattress with a pillow under his head and covered by a towel. Investigators were present at the scene where they noted signs of violent death - multiple stab wounds. According to police, the 21-year-old Thai wife, who is also the deceased's widow, was arrested shortly after the body was found. Preliminary investigation showed that an argument between the spouses escalated into a tragedy. The motives for the murder are being investigated, but the police do not rule out that the conflict could have been related to financial issues or jealousy. The suspect is in custody and has been charged with intentional homicide. This murder occurred against the backdrop of a series of incidents in Patthay where the police actively combat street crime. Earlier on Walking Street, migrants involved in a fight were arrested, as well as street racers. In a separate incident, a Patthay police officer was accused of involvement in an assassination on the same street, which caused public resonance. Details of these cases were reported in Bangkok Post and Bangkok Post. The police are also expanding their investigation due to the discovery of a weapons cache in Patthay, which may be linked to organized criminal activities. Additionally, recently, the operation of an Indian group organizing a clandestine online market was disrupted. These events indicate an increase in criminal activity in the resort city, causing concern among locals and tourists. Details of these operations were published in Bangkok Post and Bangkok Post. The case of the British man's murder is under control of Patthay police leadership. Investigators continue to interview witnesses and examine surveillance footage. It is expected that the suspect will be brought before a court for bail hearing in the coming days. A specific date for the hearing has not yet been set. Locals and expatriates express concern over the rise of violence in Patthay. On social media, there are discussions about the need to increase patrolling and security measures, especially in tourist areas. The police urge citizens to report any suspicious incidents. For readers: