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Murder of teen girl puts Thailand’s sex tourism capital under the spotlight

The killing has shaken Pattaya, a Thai beach resort city that is home of a notorious red-light district.

Published: 6:31pm, 8 Jul 2026Updated: 6:32pm, 8 Jul 2026

The murder of a 17-year-old girl in Pattaya has revealed the harsh realities of Thailand’s sex industry. Just two hours away from Bangkok, Pattaya is known as one of the world’s epicentres for sex tourism – a reputation the city beach resort city has struggled to shed.

Murder of teen girl puts Thailand’s sex tourism capital under the spotlight

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The killing has shaken Pattaya, a Thai beach resort city that is home of a notorious red-light district.