Body of Missing Chinese TikTok Star Found in Chachoengsao

Thai national media has reported significant developments in the case of Yan Ruimin, a 38-year-old Chinese student and TikTok star who went missing on July 2nd following a ransom demand of 1 million yuan (approximately 5 million baht). On July 13th at 10:30 AM, Thai investigators discovered a body believed to be Yan’s in a grassy area in Chachoengsao.

The investigation revealed that Thai police and relevant agencies tracked Yan’s phone signal to Chachoengsao and reviewed CCTV footage from July 1-3. The footage showed her alleged friend, Qingyan Ma, renting a car and taking her to that location. Yan’s burned suitcase was later found in the area. On the same day, Ma left his apartment in the Srinakarin area of Bangkok and flew to Hong Kong.

Yan’s body was found buried 20 centimeters deep under waste tiles in Mueang Chachoengsao, about 1 km from where her suitcase was discovered. An initial autopsy indicated that the body had been buried for over ten days and was severely decomposed due to stagnant water in the soil. Bloodstains were also found in Ma’s Bangkok apartment and rental car. DNA tests are being conducted to compare the blood to Yan’s father’s DNA. Yan’s family, unaware of her relationship with Ma, were informed by her brother-in-law, who received the ransom call.

Ma, the primary suspect, has since traveled to Macau. Once Yan’s identity is confirmed, authorities plan to seek an international warrant for Ma’s arrest and coordinate with international agencies to bring him to justice.

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Thai police have not publicly revealed the motive behind Yan’s murder, noted TPN.