Transgender Woman Arrested for Stealing 300,000 Baht Gold Necklace From Chinese Tourist in Pattaya

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Pattaya, Thailand-A 29-year-old transgender woman was arrested in Pattaya after stealing a 300,000 baht gold necklace from a Chinese tourist on Christmas Day. The suspect admitted to the theft and has paid the tourist back for the worth of the stolen necklace.

 

The victim talks to Pattaya tourist police about the crime.

The incident took place on December 25th, 2023, at 3:50 A.M. near Wat Chai on South Pattaya Road. The victim, Mr. Yu Chao, 36, had been walking back to his hotel after a night out when approached by a transgender woman offering companionship, according to him.

 

Mr. Chao declined the offer of companionship but stated the suspect continued to hug and touch him before he walked away. Shortly after, Mr. Chao found that his gold necklace that he says was worth 300,000 baht had been taken.

 

Mr. Chao reported the incident to the Chinese Embassy who with the assistance of a translator contacted the Pattaya police station. Since Christmas Pattaya police and tourist police have investigated the incident, led by Pol. Lt. Col. Piyaphong Ensarn.

 

By Adam Judd

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-01-06

 

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[smedly]

show the faces of these criminals, so the rest of us no who they are

 

it is in the public interest to be aware of these thieves, any other country would be plastering  their  photo all over the media to make people aware, unless of course the ### want to keep their identity hiden, now why would that be I wonder

[D M G]

Wearing gold in Pattaya is a big...

 

[bristolgeoff]

That is like £6000  in gold chain,what is weight and size of it.Seems a bit much for a chain.Police caught her anyway

[kwaussie]

Although probably drunk still don't know how anyone can un hinge necklace from around neck without victim noticing  

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, smedly said:

show the faces of these criminals, so the rest of us no who they are

 

it is in the public interest to be aware of these thieves, any other country would be plastering  their  photo all over the media to make people aware, unless of course the ### want to keep their identity hiden, now why would that be I wonder

Possibly the ridiculous defamation law in Thailand which protects wrong doers.

[khaowong1]

3 minutes ago, kwaussie said:

Although probably drunk still don't know how anyone can un hinge necklace from around neck without victim noticing  

that was my thoughts also.  

[swm59nj]

The ladyboy had to steal an expensive necklace.  But also can afford 300,000 baht to repay the victim.  

[john11k]

Why ware something worth that much anyway , 

Not just pattaya , but many places around the world    Kinda asking for trouble. ! 

[AAArdvark]

8 minutes ago, swm59nj said:

The ladyboy had to steal an expensive necklace.  But also can afford 300,000 baht to repay the victim.  

It used the proceeds of the necklace to repay.  

[2baht]

Do you think they'd notice if I wore my gold chains on Beach Road? 

 

[Homburg]

1 minute ago, john11k said:

Why ware something worth that much anyway , 

Not just pattaya , but many places around the world    Kinda asking for trouble. ! 

So true, possibly didn't want to leave it in the hotel, but perhaps should have left it at home?  Even wearing something that looks expensive (but isn't) is dangerous as crims are not the brightest.  A guy was killed in London for his fake Patek Philippe watch.

 

 

[NONG CHOK]

The current price of Thai gold amazes me. I was married in outer Bangkok on May 19 2004 when the price of gold was 7,500 baht.

[barrybike]

Pattaya needs more police presence to deter these thieving scum 

[Jing Joe]

43 minutes ago, john11k said:

Why ware something worth that much anyway , 

Not just pattaya , but many places around the world    Kinda asking for trouble. ! 

You beat me to it John. Amazing the priorities people have in life. Oh well each to their own.

Is there a warning for tourists printed on entry to L.O.S.?

Maybe the Chinese tourist though it would be a "chick magnet" and he attracted more than he bargained for. . "A fool and their money are soon parted".

 

Edited January 5 by Jing Joe

[prakhonchai nick]

A 29 year old woman was NOT arrested! It was a biological male dressed up as a woman.  Get your facts correct please asean now!

[KhunBENQ]

41 minutes ago, AAArdvark said:

It used the proceeds of the necklace to repay.  

My thought too.

Sold next morning.

 

Walking in the night with such precious stuff? No comment.

 

[metisdead]

17 minutes ago, prakhonchai nick said:

A 29 year old woman was NOT arrested! It was a biological male dressed up as a woman.  Get your facts correct please asean now!

 

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Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-01-06

[stoner]

52 minutes ago, 2baht said:

Do you think they'd notice if I wore my gold chains on Beach Road? 

 

i pity the fool....

[Iron Tongue]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The suspect admitted to the theft and has paid the tourist back for the worth of the stolen necklace.

The only way to repay this victim was to use the proceeds from other victims.  No way this could have been 'her' first theft.

[nobodysfriend]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Mr. Chao found that his gold necklace that he says was worth 300,000 baht had been taken.

 

What about all these people with their gold necklaces ?

Why do they wear it ? What is it good for ? Attract females ? Show that they have money ?

It attracts problems , that's all ... and shows the stupidity of the one who wears it .

[mikeymike100]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Possibly the ridiculous defamation law in Thailand which protects wrong doers.

Agreed, but you may remember the foreign guy who allegedly stole a pair of spectacles from a store a few days ago and the female owner put his picture on her social media, Instagram I think? Even if he did steal them could he claim defamation?

Or is it only for Thais?

[CLUBBER]

1 hour ago, bristolgeoff said:

That is like £6000  in gold chain,what is weight and size of it.Seems a bit much for a chain.Police caught her anyway

 

6 minutes ago, nobodysfriend said:

 

What about all these people with their gold necklaces ?

Why do they wear it ? What is it good for ? Attract females ? Show that they have money ?

It attracts problems , that's all ... and shows the stupidity of the one who wears it .

What you talking about sucka ! 🤣

[jacko45k]

1 hour ago, kwaussie said:

Although probably drunk still don't know how anyone can un hinge necklace from around neck without victim noticing  

A hard squeeze of the jewels is a good distraction!

[andygrr]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

 

Pattaya, Thailand-A 29-year-old transgender woman was arrested in Pattaya after stealing a 300,000 baht gold necklace from a Chinese tourist on Christmas Day. The suspect admitted to the theft and has paid the tourist back for the worth of the stolen necklace.

 

The victim talks to Pattaya tourist police about the crime.

The incident took place on December 25th, 2023, at 3:50 A.M. near Wat Chai on South Pattaya Road. The victim, Mr. Yu Chao, 36, had been walking back to his hotel after a night out when approached by a transgender woman offering companionship, according to him.

 

Mr. Chao declined the offer of companionship but stated the suspect continued to hug and touch him before he walked away. Shortly after, Mr. Chao found that his gold necklace that he says was worth 300,000 baht had been taken.

 

Mr. Chao reported the incident to the Chinese Embassy who with the assistance of a translator contacted the Pattaya police station. Since Christmas Pattaya police and tourist police have investigated the incident, led by Pol. Lt. Col. Piyaphong Ensarn.

 

By Adam Judd

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-01-06

 

- 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.

 

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The article says the necklace was pawned and sold so which was it, pawned or sold. If it was pawned it could not have been sold immediately after by the broker.

[Frankie baby]

Ladyboys are very well trained at this kind of theft, well done the police.

 

All's well that ends well?

[dallen52]

Gotta love those lady boys..

Not...

Should chop Thier dangling bits off.

(If not already done)

Giving Thailand a bad reputation.

[dallen52]

2 hours ago, D M G said:

Wearing gold in Pattaya is a big...

 

Or a bulge in your pants.

[Thingamabob]

Really stupid to walk around exposing valuables, in any country.

[Toby1947]

2 hours ago, bristolgeoff said:

That is like £6000  in gold tchain,what is weight and size of it.Seems a bit much for a chain.Police caught her anyway

Not if it was 24ct. But I doubt it.