On July 28th, Lt. Col. Terntorn Onnim, Deputy Superintendent of Phaya Thai Police, revealed the apprehension of two suspects involved in pickpocketing foreign tourists, resulting in losses of over 90,000 Baht.

 

The investigation began after security personnel at a renowned shopping mall near the Water Gate area reported suspicious activities captured on their surveillance cameras. The Phaya Thai Police had previously received reports of two pickpocketing incidents involving three victims, reported Siam Rath.

 

Subsequently, Lt. Col. Terntorn and his team successfully identified and arrested the culprits, Miss Nanthasita (age 36) and Miss Isariyakorn (age 33).

 

The suspects confessed to targeting foreign tourists who appeared distracted while shopping. They would approach their victims, distract them with merchandise, and then skillfully steal their belongings, making off with the stolen items.

 

Authorities urge travelers to remain vigilant and keep their belongings secure while shopping, emphasizing the importance of checking their possessions before leaving stores to prevent such incidents.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

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1 hour ago, webfact said:

They would approach their victims, distract them with merchandise, and then skillfully steal their belongings

They should be politicians.......

Pickpocket and prostitution, world's oldest professions. 

I love it how they make arresting them sound like an international man hunt requiring 1000s of people

Interesting that they only robbed foreigners. How nice of them.

13 minutes ago, hellohello123 said:

I love it how they make arresting them sound like an international man hunt requiring 1000s of people

I bet they rushed to the scene haha

 

49 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

Interesting that they only robbed foreigners. How nice of them.

More chance of a good result?

1 hour ago, ThaiFelix said:

I bet they rushed to the scene haha

 

Yeah, and next week they'll be having a ' crackdown '

7 hours ago, ezzra said:

Pickpocket and prostitution, world's oldest professions. 

Pickpockets are actually lazy prostitutes that don't put out. 

8 hours ago, ezzra said:

Pickpocket and prostitution, world's oldest professions. 

the two go together 

I sometimes wonder if all crimes should carry automatic prison sentences depending on what or how much was stolen - 100,000 baht - 100 days in the nick, a million baht = 3.3 years ish. Problem is that the entire world now treats theft as small crime  

5 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

I sometimes wonder if all crimes should carry automatic prison sentences depending on what or how much was stolen - 100,000 baht - 100 days in the nick, a million baht = 3.3 years ish. Problem is that the entire world now treats theft as small crime  

Not me - I would give them a good slap!!  Theft should be punished by caning in public.

12 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

They should be politicians.......

The professionals go into politics, aiming for the big cash.

Edited July 29, 20232 yr by StayinThailand2much

4 hours ago, ChipButty said:

the two go together 

They do indeed and the golden rule is, sleep with dogs, you wake up with fleas!

2 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said:

The professionals go into politics, aiming for the big cash.

They are serving their apprenticeships as pickpockets!

Nothing unusual here.  Pickpockets are common place in every tourist area in the world. 
I commend the guards for being alert and getting the pickpockets apprehended 

An off topic post about a shoplifting in China has been removed as well as a racist reply. 

13 hours ago, ezzra said:

Pickpocket and prostitution, world's oldest professions. 

Sometimes even going hand in hand.