Israeli Pensioner Robbed and Abandoned by Motorcycle Taxi in Thai Tourist Town

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An 81-year-old Israeli tourist has reported that he was abandoned and robbed by a motorcycle taxi driver during a trip to Sattahip, Chonburi, Thailand. The incident occurred around 6:00 PM on May 13th.

 

Mr. Albert Mahlev was found sitting alone at a roadside shop on Sukhumvit Road. He had travelled from Pattaya to Sattahip for sightseeing, hiring a motorcycle taxi from Soi Buakhao in Pattaya. According to local sources, the driver left him stranded at a Sukhumvit Road intersection and made off with his mobile phone.

 

Struggling with the language barrier, Mr. Mahlev waited by the roadside for help. Concerned local residents eventually contacted Sattahip Police Station. Tourist police from Pattaya and Sattahip came to his aid and escorted him to the police station for further questioning.

 

Pol. Lt. Abhisit Phuengyam, Deputy Inspector of Sattahip Police Station, stated that Mr. Mahlev initially had trouble providing detailed information due to language difficulties. Authorities are currently seeking an interpreter to assist in gathering more details from him.

 

The local police are now investigating the incident and are urging any witnesses to come forward with information that could help identify the motorcycle taxi driver involved.

 

Picture courtesy: Khaosod

 

-- 2024-05-15

 

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[SAFETY FIRST]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

travelled from Pattaya to Sattahip

 

the driver left him stranded at a Sukhumvit Road intersection and made off with his mobile phone.

 

due to language difficulties

Crikey, the old guy must have really pissed off the taxi rider. 

6pm, I'd like to know how many hours the taxi rider spent with the old guy trying to please him. 

 

What was the old guy thinking, unable to communicate but still hiring a motorbike taxi.

I see many Russians doing the same stupid things. 

 

I'd like to know more about the phone, perhaps the old guy just misplaced it. 

 

[thaibeachlovers]

Why is he reported as an israeli? What difference does his nationality make?

 

[ezzra]

47 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Crikey, the old guy must have really pissed off the taxi rider. 

6pm, I'd like to know how many hours the taxi rider spent with the old guy trying to please him. 

 

What was the old guy thinking, unable to communicate but still hiring a motorbike taxi.

I see many Russians doing the same stupid things. 

 

I'd like to know more about the phone, perhaps the old guy just misplaced it. 

 

Go on, blame the old guy, coming up with all sorts of silly scenarios as where the old guy was at fault, wait until

you get to his age and someone treat you like that Mr. Crikey...

[BigBruv]

12 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Why is he reported as an israeli? What difference does his nationality make?

 

 

Oi Vey!

[SAFETY FIRST]

28 minutes ago, ezzra said:

Go on, blame the old guy, coming up with all sorts of silly scenarios as where the old guy was at fault, wait until

you get to his age and someone treat you like that Mr. Crikey...

Hey, I'm not going to get in an argument with you, I'm outnumbered here, so many elderly guys on AN. 

 

We have a different option on this article. 

 

Anyway, I hope when I get to his age I'm not a nuisance and don't do anything so stupid. 

 

[SAFETY FIRST]

23 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Why is he reported as an israeli? What difference does his nationality make?

 

Probably a good idea posting nationally, if not I would have thought he was Russian after reading the article. 

 

[ezzra]

26 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Why is he reported as an israeli? What difference does his nationality make?

 

Probably the writer of the article thought that the mention of an Israeli would make it a juicier reading owing to

all the commotion and protests around the world having to do with the Israel/Gaza war... 

[smedly]

23 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Why is he reported as an israeli? What difference does his nationality make?

 

100% agree

 

it doesn't matter, he was old got robbed by Thais, he was 81 years of age ff s

 

this country is lost, going backwards, shocking how the incompetent uneducated are running things, not what the people voted for is it.

 

thai people it is your country, it really is

 

 

[thaibeachlovers]

7 minutes ago, smedly said:

100% agree

 

it doesn't matter, he was old got robbed by Thais, he was 81 years of age ff s

 

this country is lost, going backwards, shocking how the incompetent uneducated are running things, not what the people voted for is it.

 

thai people it is your country, it really is

 

 

Seems you make the mistake of thinking that Thailand was some sort of Utopia in the past. Not so. Anyone been in Thailand for over 30 years knows that. It may have been better for us farangs, but there has always been crime and violence.

Just read up about the university students getting shot and such like.

[cookie1974]

In 20 years in thailand iv never heard of such a thing happening,iv used motorbike taxis countless times and never had a problem(apart from some dodgy driving)im not saying it didnt happen but theres probably more to the story than what is reported here

[Jingthing]

1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Why is he reported as an israeli? What difference does his nationality make?

 

I realize another one your sarcastic games but nationality of a foreign crime victim is a standard thing to mention in journalism anywhere.

[Jingthing]

38 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Probably a good idea posting nationally, if not I would have thought he was Russian after reading the article. 

 

Could easily be both.

[jacko45k]

1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Why is he reported as an israeli? What difference does his nationality make?

 

It perhaps gives depth to the language difficulties they encountered. It is just detail, like giving his age and gender. 

[smedly]

7 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Seems you make the mistake of thinking that Thailand was some sort of Utopia in the past. Not so. Anyone been in Thailand for over 30 years

you made my point, well done

 

it is going backwards  or certainly  has not improved, the authorities claim hubs on hubs and more hubs, this is lip service, Thailand is a failed country on so many levels and yet so much potential, they pretend to support democracy, an overwhelming majority of Thai people voted for MFP

 

Thai people need to get a backbone and not put up with this any longer - your vote has to count 

[TheFishman1]

An 81-year-old man to be stranded by a motorcycle taxi guy who also stole his phone amazing Thailand TIT

[smedly]

5 minutes ago, TheFishman1 said:

An 81-year-old man to be stranded by a motorcycle taxi guy who also stole his phone amazing Thailand TIT

it is horrible 

[Robert Paulson]

Don’t worry everyone, the police are working some leads.

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Crikey, the old guy must have really pissed off the taxi rider. 

6pm, I'd like to know how many hours the taxi rider spent with the old guy trying to please him. 

 

What was the old guy thinking, unable to communicate but still hiring a motorbike taxi.

I see many Russians doing the same stupid things. 

 

I'd like to know more about the phone, perhaps the old guy just misplaced it. 

 

Why would he have peed off the rider?

Does it matter how long the rider was with him?

Many tourists cannot speak a word of Thai, but need to get around.

Maybe the fella was trying to use the translation app and the rider rode off with his mobile.?

 

[ravip]

2 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Crikey, the old guy must have really pissed off the taxi rider. 

6pm, I'd like to know how many hours the taxi rider spent with the old guy trying to please him. 

 

What was the old guy thinking, unable to communicate but still hiring a motorbike taxi.

I see many Russians doing the same stupid things. 

 

I'd like to know more about the phone, perhaps the old guy just misplaced it. 

 

Its very difficult to understand your accusation of the old guy.

Where does it say he pissed off the taxi driver, and how?

[sammieuk1]

If you were wondering why his nationality was disclosed, it's because he didn't get a thrashing from a mob of tea towel wearing Palestinian supporters, demonstrating how peaceful the place is even when getting robbed ..is my theory  🤔 

[kwan]

Police on the lookout for a moto man wearing a 'keffiyeh' !

[ravip]

56 minutes ago, smedly said:

100% agree

 

it doesn't matter, he was old got robbed by Thais, he was 81 years of age ff s

 

this country is lost, going backwards, shocking how the incompetent uneducated are running things, not what the people voted for is it.

 

thai people it is your country, it really is

 

 

 

46 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Seems you make the mistake of thinking that Thailand was some sort of Utopia in the past. Not so. Anyone been in Thailand for over 30 years knows that. It may have been better for us farangs, but there has always been crime and violence.

Just read up about the university students getting shot and such like.

Please do tell me one country where crime does not exist.

Thank you very much.

[SAFETY FIRST]

21 minutes ago, ravip said:

Its very difficult to understand your accusation of the old guy.

Where does it say he pissed off the taxi driver, and how?

The taxi guy was probably one of those PRO Palestinian guys. 

 

He hates the Israeli's. 😂

 

[soalbundy]

1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Why is he reported as an israeli? What difference does his nationality make?

 

Nationalities are always reported, nothing special here

[Lopburikid]

1 hour ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Hey, I'm not going to get in an argument with you, I'm outnumbered here, so many elderly guys on AN. 

 

We have a different option on this article. 

 

Anyway, I hope when I get to his age I'm not a nuisance and don't do anything so stupid. 

 

Do you mean, OPINION? How do you know he was being a "nuisance"? I would replace your sentence..." I'm out numbered here, so many elderly guys on AN. With...I'm out numbered here, so many brighter guys on AN.

[roo860]

2 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Crikey, the old guy must have really pissed off the taxi rider. 

6pm, I'd like to know how many hours the taxi rider spent with the old guy trying to please him. 

 

What was the old guy thinking, unable to communicate but still hiring a motorbike taxi.

I see many Russians doing the same stupid things. 

 

I'd like to know more about the phone, perhaps the old guy just misplaced it. 

 

Brits not in the news at the moment, so getting your daft comments and scenarios in about Israelis now. 

[Slocum]

Not right or polite to make wild assumption, cause we don't know the real issue behind..it can happen to any foreigner anywhere, any time..any countries. Not very smart to create unnecessary emotion with assumption.....

[ktm jeff]

2 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Why is he reported as an israeli? What difference does his nationality make?

 

Quite a bit if you're from Palestine 

 

[newbee2022]

What is so special about this report?

Because he's 81?

And why it's several times emphasized that he's from Israel?

For me he's one of those cheap tourists who want to save money and hiring a motorbike taxi, but too old to handle the robbery. And unable to keep his phone.

Next time order Grab: aircon, safe, and you can keep your phone.

🙏