An Iranian man and his Thai wife were tragically discovered murdered at their charming Iranian restaurant in Pattaya yesterday. The mystery surrounding their untimely demise took a captivating twist as the prime suspect was none other than a missing employee from Myanmar.
Called to the scene around noon, Pattaya police were tasked with opening the shuttered Banoo Iranian Restaurant, located in the bustling heart of South Pattaya. The restaurant had remained locked for over a week, and concern mounted as the owners had seemingly vanished into thin air.
Inside the three-storey property, the police unearthed a chilling scene in a second-floor bedroom. The bodies of Mojtaba Ghanbariazad, 64, and his wife, Thanaporn Poonprakhon, 49, lay there, lifeless. The discovery sent shivers down the spine of those close to the couple.
Kritporn Ajinkit, 27, a close friend, recounted to the police an alarming incident from the previous Thursday. He had overheard a loud and heated argument between the couple and their Myanmar employee. Shortly after the fiery confrontation, the employee rode off on their motorcycle and vanished without a trace.
Adding an intriguing layer to the story, a neighbor who identified himself as Pan, mentioned that the restaurant had been closed since that fateful Thursday. Worries escalated when a relative of Thanaporn arrived at the restaurant early yesterday morning, only to find it still locked. With a heavy heart and an uneasy feeling, she called the police.
What makes this story even more eerie is the relative’s claim. She revealed that Thanaporn had appeared to her in a dream, desperately conveying that she couldn’t escape the restaurant. Acting on this chilling piece of supernatural advice, she convinced the police to investigate the premises further. Their search led them to the heart-wrenching discovery of the two bodies.
Mr. Pan offered additional insights, pointing fingers at the missing Myanmar employee who had been under fire for allegedly neglecting his duties. The police quickly zeroed in on their suspect, identifying him as Min, a 21-year-old whose whereabouts remain unknown.
As the investigation unfolds, the police have yet to announce any definitive conclusions. However, a significant clue was found at the crime scene—a hammer lying ominously in the bedroom. The mystery deepens as authorities painstakingly piece together the events leading to this somber discovery.
This is so tragic. But isn’t it a bit superstitious to act on a dream like that?
I think when you’re desperate, you’ll grasp at anything that gives you hope. The dream might have been just a coincidence, but it led to finding the bodies.
Sure, but what if it wasn’t just a coincidence? Maybe she knew something subconsciously and the dream was a way of processing it.
Believing in dreams isn’t that crazy, especially in many Asian cultures where they’re taken more seriously.
It’s the Myanmar employee for sure! Suspicious disappearance right after a fight? Total red flag.
We shouldn’t jump to conclusions without evidence. The police need to investigate thoroughly.
Come on, Dr. Lee! It’s obvious. People don’t just vanish without a reason.
Remember the hammer found at the scene? If it has his fingerprints, then we have a case. But until then, it’s all speculation.
There might be more to this story. The couple could have had enemies, you never know.
Good point. Maybe it’s not as straightforward as it seems.
Exactly. The heated argument could have been a distraction from the real culprit.
Interesting that a 21-year-old from Myanmar is the prime suspect. What’s his background? Why would he resort to such violence?
Maybe he felt trapped or mistreated. Immigrant workers often face tough conditions.
Sounds like a plot from a detective novel. I’m curious to see how it unravels.
This is so sad. I hope justice is served, but it’s eerie how they were found.
That restaurant must have some haunting energy now! I can’t imagine it reopening after such a grisly case.
The relative’s dream is just so bizarre. I guess sometimes the unconscious mind picks up on clues we don’t consciously see.
Why didn’t anyone check on them sooner if the place was closed for over a week?
Good point. Makes you wonder about how connected people are in the area.
Whatever the case, Pattaya needs to up its game in terms of safety and police response.
Agreed. This isn’t the first time something shady has happened there.
I’ve been to that restaurant, and it’s so chilling to hear about this. They seemed like such a nice couple.
The timing with the Myanmar employee is too perfect. Feels like a setup to frame him.
Wait until the investigation is complete. The hammer might hold the key!
Anyone else thinks the relative’s dream might have actual significance? Maybe there’s more to it.
Can anyone provide more info about the Myanmar employee? What was his relationship with the couple like beforehand?
From what I heard, he was relatively new but had already had some disputes about his work ethic.
Sad to say, but there are many cases where immigrant workers feel they have no way out but violence.
True, but it’s not an excuse for murder. Everyone needs to be treated fairly, regardless.
RIP to the couple. Hopefully, justice will be swift and fair.
Do we know if there were security cameras in the restaurant? They could provide vital clues.
The running away on a motorcycle is so suspicious. He must have had a plan.
Hard to believe someone would just disappear after such a crime. Almost too convenient.