Overview
- Ko Tin Zaw Htwe, 25, was found on January 20 face down in a wooded area near Phathong village in Thailand’s Mae Sot district.
- Police say a blood-covered wooden stick recovered nearby is believed to be the weapon used in the fatal beating.
- Investigators collected a bag, cosmetics, a bank book, and condoms at the site, while his jewelry and cellphone were missing.
- Mae Sot police confirmed one arrest and said the investigation continues, with the suspect’s identity and any charges not yet disclosed.
- Known online as Irrawaddy Ma, the LGBTQ creator had more than 947,000 TikTok followers, and fans have posted tributes on his recent videos.