British Tourist Robbed in Bangkok Condo: Items Worth Over 200,000 Baht Missing

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On February 11th, at Bangyai Police Station in Nonthaburi Province, officers, led by Pol. Lt. Col. Ronthep Thongchaichai, arrested Mr. Yannapat, aged 40, from Bangkok, on charges related to theft and unauthorized use of electronic cards.

 

The arrest followed a warrant issued by the Nonthaburi Provincial Court, case number 93/2567, dated February 11, '67, charging him with burglary in a condominium and unauthorized use of electronic cards belonging to others. He was apprehended in front of Pibul Condo Ville, Bang Sue District, Bangkok, along with several stolen items valued at approximately 200,000 baht, reported Daily News.

 

The incident occurred on February 10th,  when Mr. Daniel, a 24-year-old British citizen, reported being robbed by a female acquaintance. The theft took place during the late hours of February 9th, in a luxurious condominium in Bangyai, Nonthaburi.

 

Prior to the incident, Mr. Daniel and his male friend, also British, ventured out to Khao San Road, where they encountered a woman later identified as the culprit.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

After leaving a liquor store, they accepted an invitation to Mr. Daniel's condo unit, numbered 189/955, to continue drinking. The following morning, around 09:00, Mr. Daniel realized that several items were missing, including $1,500 and £100 in cash, two Acer laptops, an iPhone XR, two UK credit cards, an additional iPhone XR, an Acer notebook with its charging accessories, a black shoulder bag, an HP notebook, a Canon camera, and a camera lens.

 

Mr. Daniel stated that it was his first trip to Thailand, where he initially stayed at a hotel in Bangyai. Although he did not accompany his friend to Khao San Road, he rented a room there and owned the missing valuables. His friend encountered a woman during the outing, who later joined them for drinks in his room, with his consent.

 

Upon waking up, Mr. Daniel discovered the theft and promptly reported it to Bangyai Police Station. He expressed gratitude to the officers for swiftly apprehending the suspect and recovering his belongings.

 

Pol. Lt. Col. Ronthep Thongchaichai emphasized the importance of caution for foreign tourists visiting Thailand. He advised vigilance, especially during late-night outings, as criminals may disguise themselves in various forms.

 

He urged tourists to be cautious and not to trust strangers, especially when meeting them during late-night activities, as they may fall victim to criminal activities.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

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[save the frogs]

Never fall asleep with a hooker in your room leaving 200,000 thai baht of valuables lying around, kids. 

 

 

 

[thaibeachlovers]

Sooooooo, a newbie tourist to Thailand allows an unknown person to remain in the room while he went to sleep, and is surprised that the valuable items he left lying around were gone when he woke up!

He'd have been better off renting an hotel room with a safe.

 

Seems some people are too dumb to be allowed out of the house without a minder

 

In the military if someone did that they would be charged with the crime of providing temptation.

 

 

[dyertribe]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

arrested Mr. Yannapat, aged 40, from Bangkok,

Ladyboy I'm guessing ...

[ezzra]

My word, you got to give to the deep and sincir wai those guys give to each other, and what a detailed report,

but they have left out how many bedrooms are in the apartment and what color of clothing all those involved were wearing...

[BritScot]

33 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Sooooooo, a newbie tourist to Thailand allows an unknown person to remain in the room while he went to sleep, and is surprised that the valuable items he left lying around were gone when he woke up!

He'd have been better off renting an hotel room with a safe.

 

Seems some people are too dumb to be allowed out of the house without a minder

 

In the military if someone did that they would be charged with the crime of providing temptation.

 

 

Think that is military mythology about being charged just to scare recruits into being careful.  I can only vouch for Brtish Military law and I  never saw any law that could be used to punish a victim of theft. 

[thaibeachlovers]

4 minutes ago, BritScot said:

Think that is military mythology about being charged just to scare recruits into being careful.  I can only vouch for Brtish Military law and I  never saw any law that could be used to punish a victim of theft. 

I wasn't in the British military.

Whether it was actually a real military law or not, it's a good policy to not leave temptation lying around, and I have endeavored to abide by it my entire life since then.

 

PS. Even if was not an actual law, we could always be caught by the cover all situations law - "Conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline".

Edited February 12 by thaibeachlovers

[KannikaP]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

including $1,500 and £100 in cash, two Acer laptops, an iPhone XR, two UK credit cards, an additional iPhone XR, an Acer notebook with its charging accessories, a black shoulder bag, an HP notebook, a Canon camera, and a camera lens.

Probably all in the said black shoulder bag. What a plonker!

Why did the report not say '2 x phone XRs?"

Edited February 12 by KannikaP

[scottiejohn]

58 minutes ago, BritScot said:

Think that is military mythology about being charged just to scare recruits into being careful.  I can only vouch for Brtish Military law and I  never saw any law that could be used to punish a victim of theft. 

UK Military law covers many "civil" offences including theft;

"A military criminal conduct offence covers any activity recognised as an offence under civilian criminal law in England and Wales, for example, theft, grievous bodily harm, common assault or battery. These offences are all considered charged in the service justice system as an offence against section 42 of the Armed Forces Act 2006. This covers two types of offences:

Source;

HM_Forces_-_Criminality_v1.0.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk)

[steven100]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

not to trust strangers,

 

hmm,   I would suffice to say not to trust strangers anyone .... 

[stupidfarang]

1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said:

I wasn't in the British military.

Whether it was actually a real military law or not, it's a good policy to not leave temptation lying around, and I have endeavored to abide by it my entire life since then.

 

PS. Even if was not an actual law, we could always be caught by the cover all situations law - "Conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline".

an yet your oringinal comment was made as if it was fact. Fake news

[zhounan]

The salient question is:

did he at least bang the lady or did he just drink beer till fall asleep?

[JeffersLos]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

$1,500 and £100 in cash, two Acer laptops, an iPhone XR, two UK credit cards, an additional iPhone XR, an Acer notebook with its charging accessories, a black shoulder bag, an HP notebook, a Canon camera, and a camera lens.

 

It sounds like she walked out of the condo looking like a National Geographic documentary maker walking onto the savannah. 

[impulse]

20 minutes ago, zhounan said:

The salient question is:

did he at least bang the lady or did he just drink beer till fall asleep?

 

I'm more curious whether it was really a lady.

 

[yang123]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

 

Mr. Daniel realized that several items were missing, including two Acer laptops,  an Acer notebook with its charging accessories, [and] an HP notebook

 

 

 

[IamNoone88]

One born every minute. 

[spidermike007]

You live and you learn, and eventually survival instincts kick in. You never bring a stranger into your house or apartment without having all your valuables locked up, whether you're asleep or not. When you do go to sleep if the person stays over, everything gets locked up in a safe or at least a locked suitcase. Better yet, in a locked room. Everything from the smartphone to the laptop to the all the money and jewelry. It's just basic preventative measures and common sense. I guess his first trip here he's a bit ignorant of how to travel safely. And very naive. 

Edited February 12 by spidermike007

[dogfish180]

Met a woman.....police arrested a man 🤦‍♂️ I think Mr Daniel got more than robbed! Just as well it didn't make the news so his mates would find out that he was playing hunt the sausage......oh wait! 😂😂😂😂

[giddyup]

I very much doubt if the police would have been as quick in identifying the robbers and recovering the valuables if it had happened in Britain.

[ChaiyaTH]

Sounds like a ladyboy from khao san road. They always give people BJ's in the side streets for 500 baht too, not knowing the real goal is to steal their wallet and phones in the process. Used to happen daily multiple times.

Edited February 12 by ChaiyaTH

[cowellandrew]

1 minute ago, ChaiyaTH said:

Sounds like a ladyboy from khao san road. They always give people BJ's in the side streets for 500 baht too, not knowing the real goal is to steal their wallet and phones in the process. Used to happen daily multiple times.

Sounds like a experienced case!

😂

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Prior to the incident, Mr. Daniel and his male friend, also British, ventured out to Khao San Road, where they encountered a woman later identified as the culprit.

 

8 hours ago, webfact said:

After leaving a liquor store, they accepted an invitation to Mr. Daniel's condo unit, numbered 189/955, to continue drinking. The following morning, around 09:00, Mr. Daniel realized that several items were missing, including $1,500 and £100 in cash, two Acer laptops, an iPhone XR, two UK credit cards, an additional iPhone XR, an Acer notebook with its charging accessories, a black shoulder bag, an HP notebook, a Canon camera, and a camera lens.

 

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Mr. Daniel stated that it was his first trip to Thailand,

Green-horns... 

[Liverpool Lou]

7 hours ago, dyertribe said:

Ladyboy I'm guessing ...

That's what the original article's translation suggests.

[roo860]

4 minutes ago, ChaiyaTH said:

Sounds like a ladyboy from khao san road. They always give people BJ's in the side streets for 500 baht too, not knowing the real goal is to steal their wallet and phones in the process. Used to happen daily multiple times.

Happened daily multiple times to you? That's phenomenal!😆😆

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, JeffersLos said:

 

It sounds like she walked out of the condo looking like a National Geographic documentary maker walking onto the savannah. 

Straight to the nearest pawn shop.

[Liverpool Lou]

4 hours ago, impulse said:

 

I'm more curious whether it was really a lady.

 

It wasn't, read the full report in the link.

[impulse]

3 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

7 hours ago, dyertribe said:

Ladyboy I'm guessing ...

That's what the original article's translation suggests.

 

Kinda curious how Mr. Daniel is going to spin the yarn when he gets home.

 

[Grandpa Cool]

I'm disappointed that there is no photo of the entire local police force doing the big point at the culprit! 🙁

[Cricky]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Mr. Daniel stated that it was his first trip to Thailand,

Aaaah, sounds like a case of the new guy (foreigner) meets ladyboy.

 

Very common

 

[FarangJon]

For was sure a nice ladyboy party before he faĺled asleep and got robbed.