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Thai Man Arrested for Snatching Belgian Tourist's Bag in Pattaya

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A Thai man was arrested on May 15 in Pattaya after snatching a bag from a Belgian woman, resulting in her sustaining injuries that required hospital treatment. The incident occurred in Soi Na Kluea 12 when a man on a motorcycle grabbed the victim's bag, causing her to fall. The bag contained 550 euros, credit cards, and identification documents.

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Police from Bang Lamung Station used security footage to identify and track the suspect, a 33-year-old Thai national named Natthapong Phongsi. He was found at a restaurant in Amorn Market and arrested with 13,000 baht in cash, the victim's belongings, and crystal methamphetamine.

Natthapong admitted to facing debts due to gambling and aimed to use the stolen money to further fund his habit. His criminal record reveals prior drug-related offences, leading to previous imprisonment. He now faces charges for bag snatching and drug possession, which may result in up to five years in prison and fines.

The victim's current medical status has not been disclosed. Police continue their investigation as they process the charges against Natthapong.

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    Sir Dude Gold Member

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    I bet this get buried asap by the Thai press... awkward for the current anti-foreigner narrative being chased right now to distract from the real problems Thailand has and their inability to fix it all.

    richard_smith237 Star Member

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    I bet most of the Thai apologist are going to post about why so much money was being carried by the Belgian lady and instead criticise her....

    ..."theres no need to carry that much"

    ... "how stupid is a person to carry this much money"

    ... "insurance scam"

    ... "should have been more careful with her belongings"

    ... "this happens in every country"

    The Thai apologist comments are always this predictable...

    Good work on the Police tracking down the thief so quickly.

    ChipButty Star Member

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    Well done to the police for tracking him down so quickly,

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