Thai Man Arrested for Stealing from Tourists on Ferry to Koh Larn

webfact · September 8

Composite courtesy: Daily News

Pattaya tourist police arrested a 52-year-old Thai man who was looking for victims on a ferry to Koh Larn. He would engage tourists in conversation before stealing their belongings. It was discovered that he had a long history of criminal activity.

On September 8th, around 10:30 AM, Pol. Lt. Col. Piyapong Aensan, the superintendent of Tourist Police Division 4, received a report of a theft involving a 37-year-old female tourist. Her iPhone had been stolen, and the suspect was described as a Thai man around 50 years old.

The victim explained that while on the ferry to Koh Larn, a man around 50 years old sat next to her, initiated a conversation, and became friendly. Once they arrived at Tawean Beach on Koh Larn, she realized her iPhone was missing when she wanted to take a photo. She suspected the man and quickly reported to the tourist police.

Officers then reviewed CCTV footage and identified the suspect as Somsak Buengnork, a 52-year-old man. They found him walking near Tawean Beach on Koh Larn and conducted a search, discovering the stolen iPhone in his bag. He admitted to the theft when confronted with the evidence.

PIcture courtesy: Daily News

Somsak was taken into custody along with the recovered phone and sent to Pattaya City Police Station for legal action. His criminal record showed multiple offenses, including child molestation in 2021, theft in Ratchaburi in 2021, and night-time theft in Pattaya in 2024. He had been involved in numerous criminal activities over the years.

-- 2024-09-09

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