Hotel Owner Confronts Police Over Released Russian Intruders

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A hotel owner expressed outrage at the Na Jomtien Police Station after authorities released seven Russian youths who had trespassed into the hotel during nighttime hours.

•The owner of the Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel confronted the Na Jomtien Police Station regarding the release of 7 Russian individuals.
•The Russian youths allegedly trespassed into a temporarily closed section of the hotel around 2 AM on January 31, 2026.
•Hotel staff attempted to file a trespassing complaint, but police initially requested a power of attorney from the hotel owner.
•Upon receiving the document, hotel staff were informed the individuals had already been released, with police citing they were not authorized to prosecute the trespassing without direct authority and later claiming the individuals were juveniles.

Overview

•On Jan 31, 2026, 7 Russian youths trespassed into a temporarily closed section of the Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel around 2 AM.
•Hotel security discovered the Russian youths, with two waiting on motorcycles and five inside the premises.
•Hotel staff initially contacted police to take the youths to the station.
•Hotel staff attempted to file a trespassing complaint with the Na Jomtien Police Station around 5 AM.
•Police initially requested a power of attorney from the hotel management in order to proceed with the complaint.
•Around 10 AM on Jan 31, 2026, hotel management provided the power of attorney to the police.
•Hotel management was informed by police that the 7 Russian youths had already been released.
•Police stated they could not press charges for trespassing without direct authority and later claimed the intruders were juveniles, after which they were released despite hotel staff's insistence on prosecution.

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Key Quotes

Owner of Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel

"Asked for a power of attorney to prosecute, but after bringing it, they said they had already released them."

ขอหนังสือรับมอบอำนาจถ้าจะดำเนินคดี พอเอามาให้กลับบอกปล่อยไปแล้ว

Owner of Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel

"Felt disappointed with the police's work, asking why they released the Russian group without inspecting the scene after the incident."

รู้สึกผิดหวังในการทำงานของตำรวจ ว่าทำไมถึงต้องปล่อยตัวกลุ่มชาวรัสเซียไป หลังเกิดเหตุก็ไม่ยอมไปตรวจที่เกิดเหตุ

Investigating police officer

"All 7 Russian youths had their histories recorded and passports seized, along with 2 motorcycles, as it was not a crime in progress, preventing immediate charges."

กลุ่มวัยรุ่นรัสเซียทั้ง 7 คน ถูกทำประวัติและยึดพาสปอร์ตไว้หมดแล้ว รวมถึงรถจยย. 2 คัน ที่ขี่เข้าไปภายในโรงแรม เนื่องจากเหตุการณ์นี้ไม่ใช่เหตุการณ์ซึ่งหน้าของตำรวจ จึงยังไม่สามารถแจ้งข้อกล่าวหาดำเนินคดีได้

Key Entities

Place

Na Jomtien Police Station(สภ.นาจอมเทียน)

The police station where the hotel owner lodged a complaint regarding the release of trespassing Russian nationals.

Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel(แอมบาสเดอร์ ซิตี้ จอมเทียน)

A five-star hotel in Chonburi where Russian youths allegedly trespassed.

Person

Nawaneatr(น.ส.นวเนตร)

The 54-year-old owner of the Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel who confronted the police over the release of trespassing youths.

7 Russian youths(7 วัยรุ่นรัสเซีย)

A group of Russian nationals who allegedly trespassed into a closed section of the Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel.

Timeline

January 31, 2026(31 ม.ค.69)

The date when the trespassing incident at the Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel and the subsequent confrontation at the police station occurred.