Swedish Tourist Robbed of Over 40,000 Baht After Heavy Drinking in Pattaya

[Georgealbert]

 

 

A 65-year-old Swedish tourist was robbed of cash and valuables worth over 40,000 baht after stopping to rest while heavily intoxicated. The incident occurred in the early hours of November 27 near Pattaya City School 8 in South Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi.

 

Police from Pattaya City Police Station were alerted to the theft at 03:35 and quickly arrived at the scene. The victim, identified as Mr. Lars Reikwike, reported that a man, described as appearing effeminate, approached him and stole 2,000 baht in cash and a gold ring valued at over 40,000 baht before fleeing.

 

Mr. Vinai, 50, a motorcycle taxi driver who witnessed the incident, stated that the tourist, who appeared very drunk, had stopped to rest while waiting for transportation back to his accommodation. The alleged perpetrator, who is known to frequent the area, noticed the tourist’s condition and approached him under the guise of offering help.

 

Sensing something suspicious, Mr. Vinai intervened and warned the man not to bother the tourist. However, the robbery had already taken place before police arrived.

 

Authorities have documented the scene and are reviewing CCTV footage from the area to identify and locate the suspect. Investigators are also gathering witness statements as part of their efforts to apprehend the perpetrator and bring them to justice.

 

Picture courtesy of SiamChon.

-- 2024-11-27

 

[SAFETY FIRST]

2 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

65-year-old Swedish tourist was robbed of cash and valuables worth over 40,000 baht after stopping to rest while heavily intoxicated

Pattaya City Police Station were alerted to the theft at 03:35

Crikey,

A drunk 65yo, sleeping it of 3.30am, in public place. 40k baht missing. 

 

It was probably the ladyboy's he was befriending earlier. 

 

[Captain Flack]

An off topic troll post has been removed.

[Emdog]

"A fool (or dead drunk) and his money are soon parted"

I hate to blame the victim, but jeez.. getting blotto with 40k on ya... late at night.

Hasn't got the brains he should have been born with

[spidermike007]

My intention is not to sound unsympathetic to someone who's been robbed, but the relatively simple moral to this story is never drink to the point where you lose control, and never drink to the point where you lose your awareness out in public. The Darwinian aspect of this is that we must have the necessary survival skills to thrive in this world. Some have it and some simply don't. 

[bbbbooboo]

hmmm… heavily intoxicated in Pattaya = problems. In fact problems anywhere i suggest

[Jim Blue]

Bet your a bundle of fun on a Saturday night Mike .......!

[Taboo2]

Whenever I will party hard, I have a Wingman....basic rules of partying over here or any major vacation spot.

[Olof Karlsson]

Why does a man go to Pattaya wearing a goldring worth 40 000 thb ?

 

[Upnotover]

Just now, Olof Karlsson said:

Why does a man go to Pattaya wearing a goldring worth 40 000 thb ?

 

That's about a regular wedding ring, not exactly unusual.

[Tropicalevo]

1 hour ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Crikey,

A drunk 65yo, sleeping it of 3.30am, in public place. 40k baht missing. 

 

It was probably the ladyboy's he was befriending earlier. 

 

 

1 hour ago, Emdog said:

"A fool (or dead drunk) and his money are soon parted"

I hate to blame the victim, but jeez.. getting blotto with 40k on ya... late at night.

Hasn't got the brains he should have been born with

The guy lost 2,000 baht in cash and a ring valued at 40,000 baht.

[oslooskar]

The 40,000 Baht was not really a loss, it was a bargain price to pay for a real education. That Swede is now better educated today than he was a short while ago.

[mancub]

1 hour ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Crikey,

A drunk 65yo, sleeping it of 3.30am, in public place. 40k baht missing. 

 

It was probably the ladyboy's he was befriending earlier. 

 

Or just the usual opportunistic ladyboy thief, lurking after dark.

[quake]

40,000 that's just pocket money to the Swedish. 

 

 

Edited 17 minutes ago by quake

[ronster]

Amateur !

If you want to get blind drunk it is always best to have a plan how you are getting home at the end of it 😄🍺

[richard_smith237]

Daaaaammmmmnnnnn...        Why is it always the Swedish ???   

 

 

 

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1344118-swedish-tourist-safe-after-sea-jump-near-koh-chang/

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1337385-swedish-man-scammed-by-thai-woman-loses-over-300000-baht/

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1342073-swedish-men-arrested-in-pattaya-on-fraud-and-overstay-charges/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

 

[Polaky]

The perpetrator was known to frequent the area ??????, why is he free to re affend ??, hope the guy gets his ring back, it probably has a lot of sentimental value, the commentary on here would do well to stop criticising people who are victims.

[OneMoreFarang]

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The alleged perpetrator, who is known to frequent the area, noticed the tourist’s condition and approached him under the guise of offering help.

And why is this perpetrator allowed to do that?