A Russian tourist has reported that more than 10,000 baht in cash was stolen after paying for sexual services from two ladyboys, at a hotel near Walking Street in Pattaya, leading police to detain two suspects for questioning.
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The incident occurred at approximately 5.10am on 1 July 2026, when motorcycle patrol officers from Pattaya City Police Station responded to a complaint from the Russian visitor. According to police, the tourist said he had agreed to pay 3,000 baht for sexual services before later discovering that around 10,000 baht in cash was missing from his wallet.
The tourist asked officers to review CCTV footage from the hotel to help identify those involved. Police immediately examined the scene, gathered evidence and coordinated with Pattaya City officials as part of the investigation.
Officers later detained two people in connection with the case. The first was identified from a passport as Phouangmalay Louanephilavan, a Lao national. The second was identified from a Thai national identity card as Phlai, a Thai national. Both have been taken to investigators at Pattaya City Police Station for detailed questioning.
Investigators are also reviewing CCTV footage covering movements into and out of the hotel, while forensic evidence is being collected to establish exactly what happened. Police said the case remains under investigation.
Police also reminded both Thai and foreign tourists to take extra care with valuable belongings and to avoid purchasing such sexual services. They warned that such activity may breach Thai law and can increase the risk of becoming a victim of theft, fraud or other crimes. Investigators said they will continue gathering evidence and expanding the inquiry before deciding on charges.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now ฉลาม นิวส์ 2 July 2026