News Forum - British suspect arrested for Pattaya gold chain thefts

[Thaiger]

A muscular British man was apprehended for his involvement in a series of daring gold chain snatches from tourists in Pattaya. Despite denying the accusations, CCTV footage and witness testimonies have implicated him in the crimes. The arrest took place at 4.30pm yesterday, December 13, when Thananon Athipansri, Deputy Superintendent of Pattaya City Police Station, … …

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[23RD]

Just fix that headline: British Chav arrested for Pattaya gold chain thefts. 

The lengths some losers will go to so they can extend their stay? .

The good news is unless he's got copious amounts of money he really is about to have an extended stay in The Monkey House.

[ChrisS]

"The Indian tourist had just parked his motorbike when the robber snatched his gold chain, valued at over 200,000 baht, and escaped."

Why do people wear jewellery of this sort of value in Pattaya? Even allowing for him to have doubled the value for insurance claim purposes!

[Fanta]

19 hours ago, 23RD said:

The good news is unless he's got copious amounts of money he really is about to have an extended stay in The Monkey House.

When the cops involve the media, there’s little chance of paying your way out of the consequences. But TiT. I expect he’ll do 4 or 5 years before being deported.