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Thai police have arrested a 21-year-old British national in Pattaya on suspicion of fatally stabbing her 34-year-old boyfriend, who operated a cannabis farm, at their upscale rented residence.
The murder of a 17-year-old girl in Pattaya has reignited scrutiny of Thailand's infamous resort. Despite efforts to rebrand as a family destination, the city remains deeply entangled with sex work and continues attracting vulnerable women seeking income.