webfact Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Pattaya —Pattaya Tourist Police arrested a Thai female pickpocket who stole from foreign tourists during the Songkran festival celebrations on Walking Street. At 2:46 AM on April 19th, 2024, Pattaya Tourist Police officers apprehended Ms. Sumalee Kima-rae, a 59-year-old woman from Phetchaboon province, on Walking Street in South Pattaya. The arrest was made based on the positive identification of the suspect by a Chinese tourist couple. According to Pol Lt Col Piyapong Ensan, Pattaya Tourist Police Inspector, the suspect was caught by the Chinese couple attempting to slash their backpack from behind to steal the items inside. The tourists were enjoying the Songkran festivities; however, they felt a tug on their backpack. Subsequently, the couple discovered that their bag had been slashed and their belongings stolen. They immediately caught the suspect, who they had been cautiously observing, and brought her to the nearby Tourist Police stationed on Walking Street. During the interrogation, Ms. Sumalee reportedly confessed to the crime and even demonstrated her pickpocketing techniques to the officers. She revealed that she was part of a four-person gang that carried out such acts, each member playing a specific role. By Aim Tanakorn Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-04-20 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRich Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 I had a small canvas backpack that I used to sling over my back when walking in Pattaya, including Walking Street. I noticed a tear in my backpack that looked as if it was made by a box cutter. I recall being stuck in the crowd whilst walking in this street, so I wasn't able to move as quickly as I normally do. Nothing was taken, so it was a failed attempt. It was quite a few years ago so I suspect this type of activity has been going on for many years. If you are walking in crowds best keep your bag in your hand and in front of you. Lesson learned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted April 19 Popular Post Share Posted April 19 Well done that Chinese couple. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 A clear case of too much sticky rice produces sticky fingers 🤔 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxrnz Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Pickpocketing requires a pocket to be picked, and skill and finesse are required. Slashing a backpack with a box cutter does not. The Pickpocketers Guild should be rightly offended. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 17 minutes ago, Gsxrnz said: Pickpocketing requires a pocket to be picked, and skill and finesse are required. Slashing a backpack with a box cutter does not. The Pickpocketers Guild should be rightly offended. they prefer the shortcuts in life and besides they all seem to be carrying them close to the hip......too tricky to find the zipper--slash n grab and cut ya if u catch em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 In the old days, way, way back, they used to chop the hands of such people, now I'm not advocating for such punishment but it seems that those criminals are getting off way to lightly to want and continue to commit the same over and over again... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 6 minutes ago, ezzra said: In the old days, way, way back, they used to chop the hands of such people, now I'm not advocating for such punishment but it seems that those criminals are getting off way to lightly to want and continue to commit the same over and over again... Likely below the threshold to even be charged in many locations. Personally I think the Islamic approach a little OTT, how about just chopping one of those nimble fingers? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 8 hours ago, webfact said: At 2:46 AM on April 19th, 2024, Pattaya Tourist Police officers apprehended Ms. Sumalee Kima-rae, a 59-year-old woman from Phetchaboon province, on Walking Street in South Pattaya. Trying to find the bus fare home after the festivities... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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