Suspect Arrested After Robbery and Assault in Pattaya

Police in Bang Lamung have arrested a 21-year-old man following the assault and robbery of a 32-year-old girl on a road in Pattaya, Chon Buri, in the early hours of 6 April 2026. The suspect allegedly forced the victim off her motorcycle, causing injuries, before stealing a bag containing around 7,000 baht. He was apprehended later the same day at a construction workers camp in Soi Sukhumvit 43, South Pattaya.

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The attack was reported at 05:30 near a nightlife venue along the motorway frontage road in the Nong Prue area. The victim, identified as Ms Aem, was returning home from working at a nightlife venue, suffered abrasions to both knees and minor injuries, while her green Honda Click motorcycle was found overturned and damaged. According to her statement, the suspect approached on another motorcycle, attempted to snatch her bag and after she resisted, pursued and kicked her vehicle, causing her to crash before fleeing with the bag.

A witness from a nearby venue reported hearing the crash and the victim calling for help, confirming the theft. The suspect, described as wearing a hooded top and riding an automatic motorcycle, was seen fleeing the scene. Police patrols were immediately alerted, and investigators began reviewing CCTV footage to trace his escape route.

By 23:05 on the same day, officers led by Pol Lt Col Yongyut Wannuea and Pol Lt Col Wuttipong Kasa confirmed the arrest of the suspect, identified as Mr Palm, aged 21. He was found with clothing believed to have been worn during the attack. During questioning, he admitted to being the individual seen in CCTV footage and to targeting the victim, but claimed he did not intend to steal and only wanted to grope and touch her breasts.

The suspect stated he had been celebrating Songkran in the Bo Win area before consuming cannabis and ketamine, which he claimed triggered sexual urges. He also told reporters he suffers from a psychiatric condition that causes compulsive behaviour, including riding around to touch women and said he could not control himself during such episodes.

Police have expressed scepticism over his claims, noting inconsistencies with the victim’s account and the confirmed loss of property. Authorities also revealed that the suspect has a prior record, having been arrested six times for indecent assault offences.

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Investigators are continuing to gather evidence to proceed with legal action. Police have stated that all aspects of the case, including the suspect’s claims of mental illness and substance use, will be examined as part of the judicial process.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now SiamChon 7 Apr 2026