A Korean tourist has reported being robbed by two ladyboys on Pattaya’s Walking Street after a designer bag containing cash and personal belongings was allegedly stolen during the early hours of 3 June 2026.
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The complaint was brought to the attention of reporters at 9.30pm on 3 June 2026 by a concerned citizen who requested anonymity. The individual reported that a group of ladyboys had targeted a foreign tourist on Walking Street in Pattaya, Chonburi, during the early hours of the same day. The victim later filed a formal complaint with investigators at Pattaya City Police Station.
The concerned citizen also provided video footage of the alleged theft, showing the suspects approaching and surrounding the tourist before allegedly stealing property. The footage was shared as a warning to visitors and with a request for authorities to take stronger action against pickpocket gangs operating in the area.
Reporters visited the scene on Walking Street and found that the area is used as an operational point by Pattaya Tourist Police, who provide assistance to visitors from 8pm until 4am daily. After the end of operations, officers gradually leave the area and traffic is permitted to resume along the route leading to Bali Hai Pier.
It is believed the suspects may have chosen this period to act because it falls immediately after tourist assistance points close and police presence is gone. The area remains busy with tourists at that time, while security coverage may not be as intensive as during normal operating hours.
Police records confirm that the incident occurred at approximately 5am on 3 June 2026 outside an entertainment venue on Walking Street. The victim was identified as 38-year-old Korean tourist Dong Chan Shin.
According to the police report, the tourist was walking along the popular entertainment district when one ladyboy approached, initiated conversation, offered an embrace and made physical contact. A second ladyboy, believed to be part of the same group, then moved in to distract the tourist, allowing the suspects to allegedly steal a Gucci bag.
The bag reportedly contained 10,000 baht in cash, an identity card and a room key. The suspects then fled the scene.
Investigators from Pattaya City Police Station have acknowledged the complaint and are reviewing CCTV footage from the area. Officers are gathering evidence and working to identify and locate those responsible in order to pursue legal action as quickly as possible.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง 4 June 2026
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