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Russian Tourist Reports Cash Theft After Pattaya Sex Services

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.

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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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BusyB Platinum Member

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6 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

I really don't know if I would be bragging about something like this nor making it public. That would probably remain my big secret!

Dunno, I think I'd be inclined to go after the scumbags.

On the other hand I don't pick up ladyboys or anyone at all at the Coconut bar at 5 in the morning. Or anytime at all for that matter.

Dave0206 Gold Member

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Perhaps with beer goggles you could plead ignorance with one on right but left hand side man in a frock that one stevie wonder would figure out

spidermike007 Star Member

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5 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

That might be the case where you come from, but in the UK victims remain anonymous unless there is a good reason not to or the victim agrees to be named. It's called respect for the victim.

The story is about Thailand so of course that is what we are speaking about. In Thailand there is often a tendency to out the victim while protecting the perpetrators identity.

If anybody can figure that one out please explain it to me.

richard_smith237 Star Member

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7 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

The story is about Thailand so of course that is what we are speaking about. In Thailand there is often a tendency to out the victim while protecting the perpetrators identity.

If anybody can figure that one out please explain it to me.

If the faces were shown, perhaps RockyRoad would be able to help the police with their enquiries... whistling

Reddavy Gold Member

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5 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

That might be the case where you come from, but in the UK victims remain anonymous unless there is a good reason not to or the victim agrees to be named. It's called respect for the victim.

Ehhhhh this is Thailand not the UK. You play by the Thai rules over here buddy. 🤷🏼

Bangkok Barry Star Member

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7 minutes ago, Reddavy said:

Ehhhhh this is Thailand not the UK. You play by the Thai rules over here buddy. 🤷🏼

Just comparing the two, buddy.

cynic1 Silver Member

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8 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

I really don't know if I would be bragging about something like this nor making it public. That would probably remain my big secret!

Please tells us those secrets :-)

cynic1 Silver Member

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2 hours ago, Keeenok Powell said:

5000 baht a bum x 2.

Expensive but not exorbitant .

You know the costs extremely well!

Bangkok Barry Star Member

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6 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

Or anywhere else in Thailand. Lack of privacy is the norm, it seems. I was attending my local Homo Sapiens Maintenance and Repair Facility to see my drug dealer, and the hospital director was one of the doctors on duty. He had his next patient sitting waiting in the room/surgery while he dealt with his current patient. Why? Bizarre.

Quoting myself after two 'unclear' reactions. I should have written 'in his consulting room' while he dealt with his current patient. Usually the next patient waits outside until called. Not with him.

MarkT63 Advanced Member

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Same thing happened to a good friend of mine and he decided to take the hit and not go to the police - a smart man is my friend. 😎

SingAPorn Gold Member

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Always so funny to see those falang arrogant types, acting tough, flaunting their cash, loud and mouthy and who at the end like to get crushed by a nice big sausage...but rarely admit it 🤣

GammaGlobulin Star Member

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When he returns to Russia, they will send him to the Front, for Sure...

This story would have been better with video.

impulse Star Member

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Quoting myself after two 'unclear' reactions. I should have written 'in his consulting room' while he dealt with his current patient. Usually the next patient waits outside until called. Not with him.

That's common in Asia. Back home, your privacy trumps the community. Not in Asia. Everyone in the hall gets to hear about your rash down there.

Unless you go to a high $$$ private hospital that caters to foreigners.

Sigmund Gold Member

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One would be surprised on the amount of falang men with their James Bond act in Thailand, who secretly enjoy all the "back door" hanky panky with LB's.

richard_smith237 Star Member

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5 minutes ago, Sigmund said:

One would be surprised on the amount of falang men with their James Bond act in Thailand, who secretly enjoy all the "back door" hanky panky with LB's.

First hand knowledge Mr Freud ?

scottiejohn Star Member

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3 hours ago, Keeenok Powell said:

5000 baht a bum x 2.

Expensive but not exorbitant .

Is that your going rate? 🤣

Ebumbu Silver Member

Ebumbu

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For this kind of premium two-on-one experience, there is a price to pay. Sometimes that price is 10,000 baht. Sometimes it is dignity.

Keeenok Powell Silver Member

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59 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

Is that your going rate? 🤣

Maybe a bit cheaper if you wear your kilt.

NobbyClarke Senior Member

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I agree with the OP, Indians blaming lady boys for the insurance scam.. Russian blaming the girls. IMO anyone of any country knows what happens when they take a girl or a boy to their room. It's easy, beautiful girl, drunk or drugged guy, be careful and don't be a dumb numpty.

Yagoda Star Member

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12 hours ago, Keeenok Powell said:

5000 baht a bum x 2.

Expensive but not exorbitant .

actually, quite in line for two a level ladies

blaze master Diamond Member

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11 hours ago, MarkT63 said:

Same thing happened to a good friend of mine and he decided to take the hit and not go to the police - a smart man is my friend. 😎

A good 'friend' of yours eh.

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