I don't know why people don't read the story, an id was taken by the hotel staff, and the cops will probably catch them.
Regarding having the equivalent of less than $400 stolen, if that's how much money he came to Thailand with, I think the authorities should help him out with the next flight back home.
And prior to coming, if he hasn't heard or read ANY of the stories about taking multiple women to your room, having anything to do with ladyboys, and/or leaving your valuables out in the open while going for a shower, this guy does not belong in Thailand, or anywhere else that he doesn't research, prior to boarding the airplane!