Thai authorities are searching for a Chinese national in connection with the death of a 21-year-old woman found in a hotel in Bangkok’s Ladprao district. The victim’s family has raised concerns over the police handling of the case, alleging misconduct and attempts to suppress information.
The case began on February 10 when hotel staff discovered the woman, later identified as Airada, unresponsive at approximately 7:10 a.m. Hotel records indicate she checked in the previous night at 11:16 p.m. with a Chinese tourist identified as 37-year-old Mr. Douying. According to reports, Douying alerted hotel staff to her condition but left the scene before authorities arrived.
Preliminary investigations found no visible signs of trauma on the victim. However, social media discussions revealed chat messages suggesting she had been hired through a modeling agency for a short-term engagement and allegedly pressured into drug use despite expressing reluctance.
Immigration records confirm Douying entered Thailand on a tourist visa valid until July 2025. CCTV footage shows him as the only individual entering and leaving the hotel room during the critical timeframe. Thai immigration authorities have been alerted to locate him for questioning.
The investigation has been further complicated by allegations that the modeling agency attempted to offer the victim’s family 100,000 baht to prevent police involvement. On February 13, with no financial assistance, the family organized a brief one-day funeral at Bueng Thong Lang Temple in Bangkok.
Concerns over the investigation intensified on February 16 when the victim’s mother and sister, who had traveled from Roi Et province, reported troubling interactions with the investigating officer at Chokchai Police Station. They allege that despite initial assurances, the officer later claimed the victim had used drugs, citing unnamed witnesses. Toxicology results are expected to take 45 days.
The family was reportedly pressured to either accept a settlement, including compensation and the return of Airada’s belongings, or proceed with legal action, with the officer warning of a high likelihood of failure. Questions have been raised about possible connections between the modeling agency and law enforcement.
As of now, Mr. Douying remains at large, and the victim’s family has not received any compensation. Amid growing public scrutiny, police have announced they have obtained a court-approved arrest warrant for the Chinese national.
