The two tourist towns about 200km south of Bangkok have been shocked by the robbery and killing of a hotel receptionist early Monday in downtown Hua Hin. The murder suspect was arrested the following day. In one deserted building, they found a homeless man from the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima, also the home province of the Hua Hin murder suspect. “All officials concerned will clear homeless people from tourist destinations along Cha-am beach to prevent the likes of the Hua Hin crime and guarantee safety for visitors,” he said. Meanwhile, the Hua Hin Provincial Court on Thursday extended the detention of the murder suspect for 12 days as police continue to gather evidence in the murder of the female hotel receptionist.

Source: Bangkok Post January 22, 2026 22:20 UTC