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Phone Snatching in Pattaya Leads to British Man's Arrest

A British man was arrested near Pattaya Beach early today after snatching a mobile phone from his Thai ex-girlfriend. The incident occurred outside a mall on Pattaya Beach Road. Police arrested the 36-year-old suspect, found shirtless and apparently intoxicated, causing concern among onlookers.

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The ex-girlfriend, Wanida, 27, had previously dated the man for a short period. After their breakup, she reported that he had broken into her accommodation, damaging windows and a door. This latest incident escalated when he took her phone from her cannabis shop and threatened her.

Wanida prioritized her safety and called for help, which prompted nearby Pattaya City Administrative officers to intervene. Despite this, the man continued his disruptive behavior, leading to her contacting the police for assistance. The suspect was then taken to the police station for further action.

He was charged under Section 378 of the Criminal Law for causing a public disturbance, facing a potential fine of up to 5,000 baht. There was no confirmation on whether he was under the influence of alcohol or other substances at the time of his arrest. The case highlights ongoing safety concerns and legal proceedings are underway, reported The Thaiger.

Key Takeaways

  • A British man was arrested for taking his ex-girlfriend's phone in Pattaya.

  • The suspect displayed disruptive behavior and may have been intoxicated.

  • Legal proceedings are ongoing, with potential fines for public disturbance.

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Gottfrid Star Member

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2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The ex-girlfriend, Wanida, 27, had previously dated the man for a short period. After their breakup, she reported that he had broken into her accommodation, damaging windows and a door. This latest incident escalated when he took her phone from her cannabis shop and threatened her.

Another messed up Brit, that think he lost a woman, and need to get her back. Missing out on 200 000 other ones that are available. Probably comes from that constant tea drinking.

At the same time, he must be commended for his great behavior in the search for lost love. What a dork!

blaze master Diamond Member

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2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The ex-girlfriend, Wanida, 27, had previously dated the man for a short period

I recently dated a girl from beqch road for a very short time.

PoorSucker Star Member

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Meet a Swedish man on Samui many years ago, snatched a phone in a store, 1 year and 8 months in prison.

Didn't get deported...

BangkokHank Gold Member

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14 minutes ago, blaze master said:

I recently dated a girl from beqch road for a very short time.

But I'll bet you didn't steal her phone when she dated another customer.

blaze master Diamond Member

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Just now, BangkokHank said:

But I'll bet you didn't steal her phone when she dated another customer.

No the only thing I stole was her heart.

richard_smith237 Star Member

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33 minutes ago, blaze master said:

I recently dated a girl from beqch road for a very short time.

Did she have 'tackle' and a range of gold necklaces, and could barefoot waterski ?

richard_smith237 Star Member

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3 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The ex-girlfriend, Wanida, 27, had previously dated the man for a short period.

Reckon he was the one who'd bought her the phone ?... Wondering why he snatched that ?

... unless he was pulling a 'Cameroni' and wanted to check her messages.....

blaze master Diamond Member

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14 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Did she have 'tackle' and a range of gold necklaces, and could barefoot waterski ?

We did go on a lovely fishing trip.

save the frogs Star Member

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3 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The case highlights ongoing safety concerns

This case highlights women need to be cautious getting involved with "bad boy" types.

Or vice versa.

save the frogs Star Member

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19 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

... unless he was pulling a 'Cameroni' and wanted to check her messages.....

He wanted to check how much his competitor was paying her.

richard_smith237 Star Member

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15 minutes ago, blaze master said:
29 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Did she have 'tackle' and a range of gold necklaces, and could barefoot waterski ?

We did go on a lovely fishing trip.

She took her own rod ?

blaze master Diamond Member

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48 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

She took her own rod ?

Who gives a thumbs down for a deep sea fishing trip....

emptypockets Platinum Member

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28 minutes ago, blaze master said:

Who gives a thumbs down for a deep sea fishing trip....

You'll never know

blaze master Diamond Member

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1 minute ago, emptypockets said:

You'll never know

It wasnt a question more of a statement on how sad some are on here. A light hearted exchange between me and Richard and someone got their panties on a bunch.

emptypockets Platinum Member

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3 minutes ago, blaze master said:

It wasnt a question more of a statement on how sad some are on here. A light hearted exchange between me and Richard and someone got their panties on a bunch.

Well ....there ya go.

Enjoy your deep sea fishing trip

In Thailand? Good luck with that.

blaze master Diamond Member

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Just now, emptypockets said:

Well ....there ya go.

Enjoy your deep sea fishing trip

In Thailand? Good luck with that.

Ladyboy....fishing rod...DEEP sea fishing.....wooooosh.

emptypockets Platinum Member

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6 minutes ago, blaze master said:

Ladyboy....fishing rod...DEEP sea fishing.....wooooosh.

Whatever turns you on.

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1 minute ago, emptypockets said:

Whatever turns you on.

You turn me on. Hubba hubba.

emptypockets Platinum Member

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Just now, blaze master said:

You turn me on. Hubba hubba.

No idea what that means .

Whatever gets you off.

MisterTee Silver Member

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1 hour ago, save the frogs said:

He wanted to check how much his competitor was paying her.

...and if she gives discounts for premature ejaculations.

NorthernRyland Ruby Member

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3 hours ago, PoorSucker said:

Meet a Swedish man on Samui many years ago, snatched a phone in a store, 1 year and 8 months in prison.

Didn't get deported...

I don't think you can get jail time in Thailand not be deported. at the very least your visa is well past expired and your going to be black listed for some period of time.

mordothailand Silver Member

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it does sound like he bought her the phone and had givers remorse

BonnieandClyde Advanced Member

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13 hours ago, mordothailand said:

it does sound like he bought her the phone and had givers remorse

That's quite possible... but maybe he bought her and had "buyer's remorse".

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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17 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Missing out on 200 000 other ones that are available

Perhaps he wasn't interested in one of the 200,000 prostitutes to which you, presumably, refer.

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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14 hours ago, mordothailand said:

it does sound like he bought her the phone and had givers remorse

The OP made no suggestion at all that was the case.

PoorSucker Star Member

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14 hours ago, NorthernRyland said:

I don't think you can get jail time in Thailand not be deported. at the very least your visa is well past expired and your going to be black listed for some period of time.

Well I meet him a week afterwards

CHdiver Gold Member

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Maybe the phone was a temporary gift for his Girlfriend. As she was not his Girlfriend anymore, he wanted the phone back. At least I think that was his way of thinking.

SAFETY FIRST Star Member

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8 minutes ago, CHdiver said:

Maybe the phone was a temporary gift for his Girlfriend

A temporary gift, get the fk out of here.

Yeah, lots of loser foreigners buying girlfriends iPhones and expect it's a reward for a stable relationship, then when the beautiful young woman moves on he thinks I'll have that iPhone back.

Let me educate you loser foreigners looking for a stable relationship with a young Thai beauty, spoil them to death but what you give her is HERS, you can keep your miserable self.

Nice pic of my beauty on the iPhone I bought her.

Actually, there's a bit of gold (bling) there too, she's fking beautiful ❤️

Get that up ya, MF'ers. 🍺

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TooPoopedToPop Advanced Member

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22 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

A temporary gift, get the fk out of here.

Yeah, lots of loser foreigners buying girlfriends iPhones and expect it's a reward for a stable relationship, then when the beautiful young woman moves on he thinks I'll have that iPhone back.

Let me educate you loser foreigners looking for a stable relationship with a young Thai beauty, spoil them to death but what you give her is HERS, you can keep your miserable self.

Nice pic of my beauty on the iPhone I bought her.

Actually, there's a bit of gold (bling) there too, she's fking beautiful ❤️

Get that up ya, MF'ers. 🍺

IMG_20251128_034725.jpg

Who's she talkin' to, bro?

Better keep close tabs on a looker like that.

SAFETY FIRST Star Member

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2 minutes ago, TooPoopedToPop said:

Who's she talkin' to, bro?

Better keep close tabs on a looker like that.

Her mum, we were on video chat earlier.

Naughty me started fondling her private parts, she decided to walk away

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