Three hooded men armed with knives stormed a home in the Pattaya area, late on 26 February, stealing a safe containing more than 2 million baht in cash from a British resident before fleeing in a black pickup truck. The victims, a 32-year-old British national and his 34-year-old Thai partner, were left shaken but unharmed. Police have launched a manhunt following the robbery at Chokchai Village 9, off Soi Khao Noi.
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Police Lieutenant Colonel Chanchai Songwansaksri, deputy inspector at Nong Prue Police Station, received the report of the incident which occurred at 10:35pm and informed Pol. Col. Natthaphon Phong Suk Sakun, superintendent of Nong Prue Police Station. Investigators and tourist police attended the two-storey townhouse in Moo 10, Nong Prue. The incident took place inside a gated community.
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The victim, identified as Mr Wesleigh Cyril Russell, 32, a British national who works as a chef abroad, was at home with his Thai girlfriend, Ms Chandee and a British friend. According to their statements, three suspects dressed in dark hooded clothing concealing their faces forced entry while the group were relaxing inside. The robbers held a knife to the British man’s neck and demanded to know where cash was kept.
The gang forced the victims into the kitchen and stole two mobile phones, an iPhone 16 and an iPhone 14. When Ms Chandee attempted to flee, she was dragged back by the suspects. The men then went upstairs and removed a safe containing more than 2 million baht in cash, which the couple had withdrawn in preparation for purchasing a house.
CCTV footage clearly captured three men wearing long black hooded tops and trousers, with only their eyes visible and described by the victims as possible foreign nationals. The video shows them entering the property, followed by screams, and later leaving calmly carrying the safe. The suspects boarded a black pickup truck parked outside and drove away, crashing through the security barrier at the guard post as they fled.
Daily News reported that Pol. Col. Natthaphon ordered officers to broadcast the suspects’ vehicle description and set up roadblocks. Investigators have been deployed to gather evidence and track down the gang. Police said efforts are under way to apprehend the suspects and bring them to justice as quickly as possible. Authorities are continuing to review CCTV footage and collect witness statements.
Key Takeaways
• Three hooded men armed with knives stole a safe containing over 2 million baht from a British resident in Nong Prue on 26 February.
• The suspects fled in a black pickup truck after crashing through the village security barrier.
• Police have launched a manhunt and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify and arrest the perpetrators.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 27 Feb 2026
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