[Breaking News] Suspects in 'Thailand Pattaya Drum Murder' Sentenced to Heavy Prison Terms in First Trial

Gyeongnam Changwon District Court. Photo by Se-ryeong Lee

In May of last year, three men accused of kidnapping, murdering, dismembering, and disposing of the body of a Korean tourist in a reservoir in Pattaya, Thailand, were each sentenced to heavy prison terms in the first trial.

The 4th Criminal Division of Changwon District Court in Gyeongnam (Chief Judge Kim In-taek) held the first trial sentencing hearing on the 16th for the suspects in the so-called "Pattaya Drum Murder Case." Mr. A, in his 20s, was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Mr. B, also in his 20s, received a life sentence, and Mr. C, in his 30s, was sentenced to 30 years in prison.