Robbed Canadian tourists say "we'll definitely be back" as Bo Phut police roll out the red carpet

[snoop1130]

Robbed Canadian tourists say "we'll definitely be back" as Bo Phut police roll out the red carpet

 

 

Police in Bo Phut, Koh Samui managed to arrest a motorcycle snatch thief after he robbed a Canadian female tourist out walking in Chaweng last Friday.

 

The tourist ended up with multiple arm and leg injuries after the bag containing cash and credit cards was ripped from her causing her to fall. 

 

But it was soon all smiles - and a few tears - as the female tourist and her male friend faced the thief after his quick capture. 

 

There was also some pointing at the evidence as the thief wai-ed in apology.

 

Channel 7 TV named him as Attaphon Khongchom, in his thirties.

 

In a video-ed press conference the local police chief pledged 24 hour security for tourists. The female tourist then delivered a small speech after some apparent prompting from another policeman. She said:

 

"I feel very safe here. (It's) a very nice island and I will definitely come back".

 

Her male friend then chipped in: "In less than 24 hours it made us feel so much better to get everything back.

 

"I can't wait to come back to Thailand. I love Thailand".

 

He said he was overwhelmed.

 

Following thumbs up pictures the chief then showed the smiling tourists to a waiting chauffeur driven squad car. He shook hands with the man and wished the woman well as they went on their way.

 

Channel 7 said the thief was caught after he tried to buy things with one of the stolen credit cards. An alert was sent to the tourist's phone that her card was being used and the thief was soon in custody.

 

Attaphon said he had lost his job, needed his rent and so rented a motorcycle to use in commission of the crime. 

 

 

 

Source: http://news.ch7.com/detail/279152

 

-- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2018-4-4

 

[Thaiwrath]

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

"I feel very safe here. (It's) a very nice island and I will definitely come back".

Must be her first visit , although she had to be prompted by one of the B.I.B. !

Edited April 4, 2018 by Thaiwrath

[anon789561]

"chauffeur driven squad car "

 

well they were hardly going to let them drive it themselves were they

 

[Jeremy50]

Ahh, one of those 'I love Thailand'  moments.  I was choking up. 

[colinneil]

My keyboard has been playing up, must have been my tears falling on it, as i could not stop laughing at the BS video.

Conversation overheard in the police car, silly bar stewards think we feel safe here, and will be back.

What time is the first flight out of here? 

Edited April 4, 2018 by colinneil

[Lupatria]

Will there be a d dozen photographers around when the TAT committee presents flowers and a basket full of essence of chicken at the airport when they leave? 

[hobz]

No mention of punishment for the thief. Surely out on the streets already doing the same thing to the next victims.

[blazes]

No mention of what happened to the thief who had to rent a motorcycle to commit his robbery?

 

 

[ooops, #7, we both had the same thought at the same time]

Edited April 5, 2018 by blazes

[LALes]

Transfered to an inactive post-oh wait, he doesn't have a job.

[falangjim]

If it was "so safe" on koh samui, then why was she robbed and hurt? Samui is an island of miscreants and thugs. Maybe the Canadians were fooled by the photos in the brochure.

[Destiny1990]

Well they did handle that nicely.

swift arrest also nice job.

Good that the snatcher also seems sorry about how it all went down for him?

[Bangkok Barry]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

the chief then showed the smiling tourists to a waiting chauffeur driven squad car

 

They weren't allowed to drive it themselves, then. What a shame.

[mdmayes]

Good to see a happy ending for once.

[hottrader77]

3 hours ago, Lupatria said:

Will there be a d dozen photographers around when the TAT committee presents flowers and a basket full of essence of chicken at the airport when they leave? 

i love being robbed in thailand i will definatley be back ????? would anyone with any sense say that , it begs the question how many more people are there out there waiting to rob tourists ? and was he charged or let off ??

[Lupatria]

1 hour ago, hobz said:

No mention of punishment for the thief. Surely out on the streets already doing the same thing to the next victims.

Sorry, all relevant authorities (Cops, Attorneys and Judges) are preoccupied in fitting sessions with their tailor, to get their period costumes stitched for Songkran.

Edited April 5, 2018 by Lupatria

[PerkinsCuthbert]

Time for an evil taxi driver story.

[Borzandy]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

"I can't wait to come back to Thailand. I love Thailand".

masochistic ...

[chicowoodduck]

Maybe wait a bit until they sober up??

[sawadee1947]

Oh boy.....think twice......once bitten.......

[Bott]

3 hours ago, LALes said:

Transfered to an inactive post-oh wait, he doesn't have a job.

No job    then    He sounds like just the right man needed at airport security...

[falangjim]

3 hours ago, Destiny1990 said:

Well they did handle that nicely.

swift arrest also nice job.

Good that the snatcher also seems sorry about how it all went down for him?

He was sorry he was caught, not sorry for the crime.  No Thai feels remorse after committing a crime.  It's all show for the Temple.  Even manslaughter hi-so brats wai the bereaved families they've run down in their Mercedes.  In dark glasses, they feign remorse: a wai,  a few thousand baht: it's all bullshit, really.  

Edited April 5, 2018 by falangjim

[Tchooptip]

To say anything positive when the police are concerned is such blasphemy for some members that this morning they chocked with their coffee going down the wrong way 

[kannot]

2 hours ago, Lupatria said:

Sorry, all relevant authorities (Cops, Attorneys and Judges) are preoccupied in fitting sessions with their tailor, to get their period costumes stitched for Songkran.

 

[evadgib]

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In a video-ed press conference the local police chief pledged 24 hour security for tourists. The female tourist then delivered a small speech after some apparent prompting from another policeman. She said:

 

"I feel very safe here. (It's) a very nice island and I will definitely come back".

 

Her male friend then chipped in: "In less than 24 hours it made us feel so much better to get everything back.

 

"I can't wait to come back to Thailand. I love Thailand".

 

He said he was overwhelmed.

 

Following thumbs up pictures the chief then showed the smiling tourists to a waiting chauffeur driven squad car. He shook hands with the man and wished the woman well as they went on their way.

This whole charade is reminiscent of Saddams "Guest News"! 

Edited April 5, 2018 by evadgib

[Ridler]

I’ve always wondered why no one ever punched the thief when they are standing right next to them

[moe666]

Geeze do not carry all that crap with you, there is a safe in your room at most hotels. See it all the time in Chiang Mai everyone of them with a back pack on carrying everything they own for a day out

[evadgib]

45 minutes ago, Tchooptip said:

To say anything positive when the police are concerned is such blasphemy for some members that this morning they chocked with their coffee going down the wrong way 

How do you feel about routinely identifying & exposing vulnerable victims of crime to the worlds media with no thought whatsoever for their privacy...or consent?

Edited April 5, 2018 by evadgib

[theguyfromanotherforum]

She's cute. Must be from Quebec.

[jenny2017]

16 hours ago, colinneil said:

My keyboard has been playing up, must have been my tears falling on it, as i could not stop laughing at the BS video.

Conversation overheard in the police car, silly bar stewards think we feel safe here, and will be back.

What time is the first flight out of here? 

  

[Megasin1]

LOL...this one made me smile especially as effectively, she caught the thief...lol....the thief was looking really sorry that he didn't snatch her phone too