webfact Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 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 -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-07-29 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post flyingtlger Posted July 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2023 1 hour ago, webfact said: They would approach their victims, distract them with merchandise, and then skillfully steal their belongings They should be politicians....... 1 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Pickpocket and prostitution, world's oldest professions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hellohello123 Posted July 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2023 I love it how they make arresting them sound like an international man hunt requiring 1000s of people 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Interesting that they only robbed foreigners. How nice of them. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThaiFelix Posted July 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2023 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 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 49 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said: Interesting that they only robbed foreigners. How nice of them. More chance of a good result? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse123 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 hour ago, ThaiFelix said: I bet they rushed to the scene haha Yeah, and next week they'll be having a ' crackdown ' 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sirineou Posted July 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2023 7 hours ago, ezzra said: Pickpocket and prostitution, world's oldest professions. Pickpockets are actually lazy prostitutes that don't put out. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 8 hours ago, ezzra said: Pickpocket and prostitution, world's oldest professions. the two go together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, flyingtlger said: They should be politicians....... The professionals go into politics, aiming for the big cash. Edited July 29, 2023 by StayinThailand2much 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse123 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse123 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 2 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said: The professionals go into politics, aiming for the big cash. They are serving their apprenticeships as pickpockets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swm59nj Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 An off topic post about a shoplifting in China has been removed as well as a racist reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 13 hours ago, ezzra said: Pickpocket and prostitution, world's oldest professions. Sometimes even going hand in hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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