All smiles after Pattaya police arrest three bank robbers and free hostage

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All smiles after Pattaya police arrest three bank robbers and free hostage

 

Picture: Sophon Cable

 

Pattaya police proved that the world class resort was in safe hands yesterday when they apprehended three bank robbers, freed a hostage and recovered all the loot.

 

There was just one catch - it wasn't real.

 

They were practicing for the real thing at the Government Housing Bank branch in North Pattaya. 

 

Sophon said in their story that the public and tourists could have confidence in the excellent Pattaya police led by station chief Pol Col Apichai Krobpetch who was on hand for the photo-shoot with bank employees. 

 

Sophon said: "If it really happens the robbers won't get away - they will be immediately arrested" by Pattaya's finest. 

 

Picture: Sophon Cable

 

In the staged drama three men arrived on two motorbikes and took a hostage. It wasn't clear if the robbers were armed but it was scary - they were all wearing full face helmets. 

 

Leading the training was station deputy Pol Lt-Col Korn Samdane who said that robberies of banks and gold shops was a common thing these days and it was a good idea to be prepared. 

 

Picture: Sophon Cable

 

The training was held to encourage officers under his command and show them what to do in case of a robbery.

 

It was useful also for the bank employees to know how to handle the situation in the moments before the constabulary are on the scene, he added. 

 

Source: Sophon Cable

 

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[Dmaxdan]

Yes, I don't want to burst their bubble but I think you'll find when people are taken hostage and banks are robbed for real then it would be a very different and far more dangerous scenario. Of course training is important but only once they have successfully done it for real would they have earned the right to give themselves a pat on the back.

[transam]

I hope those guns were unloaded..........?

 

"Can you stand still a mo whilst I take aim......Thank you"

[Rhys]

Well some prevention activities...ok, good on them...

[Darcula]

I'm guessing they had to wake up the security guard to take him hostage.

[transam]

6 minutes ago, Darcula said:

I'm guessing they had to wake up the security guard to take him hostage.

No, he was at lunch...?

[colinneil]

Everything the RTP do is done for a photo shoot, they would pee their pants if it was real.

[mok199]

Life in the Bubble

[maccastime]

World class resort??? 

[Vacuum]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

the public and tourists could have confidence in the excellent Pattaya police led by station chief Pol Col Apichai Krobpetch

How come they can't manage the thieving ladyboys on Beach Road? Should be a cinch.

[wombat]

19 minutes ago, Vacuum said:

How come they can't manage the thieving ladyboys on Beach Road? Should be a cinch.

maybe you should offer your first hand experiences to get the ball rolling?

 

[bluesofa]

4 hours ago, Darcula said:

I'm guessing they had to wake up the security guard to take him hostage.

Sounds more like Mission Impossible.

 

[NCC1701A]

[NCC1701A]

Photo caption:

 

"OK to stand out in the open? What book say we do if hostage AND a policeman behind are in the line of fire?"

"Not sure, this was your idea."

[MaxLee]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Pattaya police proved that the world class resort was in safe hands yesterday when they apprehended three bank robbers, freed a hostage and recovered all the loot.

 

There was just one catch - it wasn't real.

You nasty Mother..................-sonny boys.....

[Aussieroaming]

Keystone cops again

[Xaos]

Remimds me recent story when dude walked in robbed bank and security opened door for him on way out 555 Someone sends them link.

 

And world class resort [emoji1787]

 

 

[Retiredandhappyhere]

8 hours ago, colinneil said:

Everything the RTP do is done for a photo shoot, they would pee their pants if it was real.

That will not stop them from holding an awards ceremony next week when all the heroes who saved the hostage will receive their medals.

[Xaos]

Photo caption:
 
"OK to stand out in the open? What book say we do if hostage AND a policeman behind are in the line of fire?"
"Not sure, this was your idea."

Lol thats dumb.

Scary thing is they not notice it 555

[BestB]

I just watched 10 of RTP finest struggling to subdue 2 foreigners fighting and 2 days prior a shoot out by the cop on a bike who managed to miss every single shot.

 

For some unknown reason I struggle to believe a real life situation will end up with smiles and happy ending.

[oldrunner]

Sounds like a good plot for Thai movie.

[StayinThailand2much]

11 hours ago, webfact said:

There was just one catch - it wasn't real.

No pointing, then. ?

[StayinThailand2much]

11 hours ago, webfact said:

 (...) world class resort was in safe hands yesterday when they apprehended three bank robbers, freed a hostage and recovered all the loot.

Confused, was it in Pattaya, or not? ? Pattaya and world class resort... ?

[Basil B]

12 hours ago, webfact said:

There was just one catch - it wasn't real.

I knew that, I saw the picture first...

[RichardColeman]

12 hours ago, webfact said:

Sophon said in their story that the public and tourists could have confidence in the excellent Pattaya police

Just gonna be like some Wild West OK Coral style shoot out if it ever happens - be 500 rounds in the walls, all the windows broken and the hostages laying in a pool of blood on the floor

[madusa]

11 hours ago, colinneil said:

Everything the RTP do is done for a photo shoot, they would pee their pants if it was real.

No, no, no, you are wrong. Thai people are brave people I am quite sure of that whether they are police or civilians they are brave people.

If ever they pee in their pants it's because of prostate problem not because they are afraid. Just ask them.

[thaiguzzi]

On ‎9‎/‎14‎/‎2018 at 10:58 AM, webfact said:

Sophon said: "If it really happens the robbers won't get away - they will be immediately arrested" by Pattaya's finest

… yeah, right. 

[mikebell]

On 9/14/2018 at 10:58 AM, webfact said:

All smiles after Pattaya police arrest three bank robbers and free hostage

What a joke headline!  I disbelieved it as I read it then my suspicions were confirmed.  Pattaya Plod can't even arrest an illegal taxi-driver!