Five Mongolian Nationals Arrested for Pickpocketing Tourists in Bangkok and Pattaya

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Bangkok, Pattaya — The Tourist Police and Immigration Bureau have arrested a group of five Mongolian nationals suspected of pickpocketing tourists at major attractions in Bangkok and Pattaya.

The investigation began on March 11th after a Chinese tourist, Mrs. Sun Yueying (71), reported to Nongprue police that she was pickpocketed while exploring the Pattaya Floating Market. The victim had her purse stolen containing 21,000 Yuan and 1,800 Thai baht.

 

According to arresting authorities, the suspects operated in teams. They first looked for targets, secretly opened the targets’ bags, and used umbrellas to conceal their wrongful actions. The investigation revealed that the suspects have committed similar crimes at several tourist attractions, shopping malls, and BTS Skytrain stations in Bangkok and Pattaya.

 

By Aim Tanakorn

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-03-26

 

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[flyingtlger]

Stick fingered Mongols......

[IAMHERE]

Why the shoes on  the table and not the umbrellas ?

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, IAMHERE said:

Why the shoes on  the table and not the umbrellas ?

It's unlucky to open an umbrella indoors... maybe the re-enactment will take place outside later in the day.

[ChrisY1]

Clever people....managed to pick-pocket shoes and umbrellas....!

[Grumpy one]

Is villain number 5 who is not shown in photo be the Mongolian version of Peter Brady

The Invisible Man 

[klauskunkel]

2 hours ago, IAMHERE said:

the shoes on  the table

get-away vehicles

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3 Mongolian men arrested for pickpocketing tourists in Thailand

by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ อธิปบูรพา

 

Thai police arrested three Mongolian men on March 23 for pickpocketing foreign tourists at popular attractions in Pattaya, Chon Buri, and Bangkok.

 

Officers from the Tourist and Immigration Police in Chon Buri and Pattaya detained five Mongolian men at a hotel in the On Nut neighbourhood of Bangkok on March 23.

 

Among them, three were suspects wanted for multiple pickpocketing incidents in Pattaya, Chon Buri, and Bangkok. Details of the other two suspects were not disclosed.

The three Mongolian thieves were identified as 32 year old Naidan Nansalmaa, 25 year old Gangzorig Avirmed, and 24 year old Amabold Dorikhorol.

Their arrest followed a complaint by a 71 year old Chinese victim, Sue Yue Ying. Sue filed a complaint with the police on March 8 that her black handbag containing her purse was stolen at Pattaya Floating Market at about 1.30pm. She lost a total of 22,800 baht in cash, including 4,200 yuan (about 21,000 baht) and 1,800 baht in cash.

 

Following an investigation, officers successfully identified the Mongolian thieves by reviewing security camera footage obtained from the floating market. Subsequently, the police tracked them to a hotel in Bangkok and apprehended them on March 23.

 

The three Mongolian men admitted to the pickpocketing crimes. They confessed to targeting foreign tourists at tourist attractions, operating as a group, and handing over all stolen money to their gang leader.

 

The gang leader distributed the stolen money and belongings among the gang members later. The identity of the gang leader was not disclosed by the police. Additionally, the trio made unsuccessful attempts at pickpocketing in train stations and shopping malls across Bangkok.

 

They have been charged under Section 334 of the Criminal Law for stealing property belonging to others. This offence carries a penalty of imprisonment for up to three years and a fine of up to 60,000 baht.

 

Furthermore, their visas were revoked, and they were blacklisted to prevent future entry into Thailand and the commission of additional crimes within the country.

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-26

 

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A man named Genghis Khan was denied entry at Suwanabhumi Immigation when a computer check revealed a history of pillaging.