Three women believed to be Thai nationals stole 30,000 baht in cash from a British man while he was asleep at a fast food restaurant in Pattaya, Thailand, on Monday, June 22. The victim later discovered the missing money upon waking and reported the matter to local police.
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Police at Mueang Pattaya Police Station said the British man, whose identity has not been disclosed, filed a formal complaint after noticing the cash was gone. Officers reviewed CCTV footage from a McDonald’s restaurant in Soi 13/2, where the theft is believed to have taken place. The footage reportedly shows the man asleep in an outdoor seating area when three women approached him.
According to investigators, the video shows two of the women sitting beside the sleeping man before removing cash from his trousers, while a third woman appeared to keep watch nearby. A staff member later approached the group, checked on the man, and appeared to speak briefly with the women before they left the scene. Police are now reviewing additional CCTV footage from surrounding areas to trace their movements.
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Officers have appealed for members of the public with relevant information to assist in identifying and locating the suspects. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities continuing to gather evidence to establish the full circumstances of the theft.
Investigators are to continue mapping the movements of those involved using available CCTV from the restaurant and surrounding streets in Pattaya. Police will attempt to establish the identities of the three women and determine the exact sequence of events leading up to the theft.
Officers may also seek further statements from restaurant staff and any witnesses who were present at the time. The case remains active as authorities work to verify evidence and build a timeline of the incident. No arrests have yet been announced at this stage.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now The Thaiger 25 June 2026