Indian tourist targeted in daring Pattaya necklace snatch

[webfact]

Photo courtesy of Pattaya News

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

In a brazen act of robbery, an Indian tourist was targeted by a pair of masked bandits in the heart of Pattaya. The daring heist, caught on CCTV, has sent shockwaves through the city.

 

In the early hours of this morning, December 12, a shocking incident unfolded on Pattaya Second Road near Soi Yensabai. Merlin Dhanapalan, an Indian national, was enjoying a late-night ride with a friend when they were ambushed by two masked assailants.

 

The brazen duo, believed to be foreigners, approached Dhanapalan on a motorcycle. In a swift and violent move, they snatched a gold necklace worth a staggering 210,000 baht from his neck.

 

The force of the snatch caused the thieves’ motorcycle to topple over, leading to a chaotic struggle.

Despite the victims’ valiant efforts to resist, the thieves managed to flee the scene. One suspect made a daring escape on foot, while the other quickly recovered their motorcycle and sped off.

CCTV footage of the incident has emerged, showing the two tall, masked suspects in action. The grainy footage captures the intense struggle between the victims and the thieves.

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya News

Pattaya City Police are now on the hunt for the daring duo. Police Lieutenant Akkharapong Saenputawong and his team are meticulously analysing the CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses to gather crucial clues, reported Pattaya News.

 

The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in their investigation.

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya News

In related news, a 27 year old man was arrested for snatching a foreigner’s gold necklace weighing 10 baht, later pawned to fuel his online gambling habit. The arrest took place on November 28, following a detailed investigation by Phayathai Police Station officers.

 

In other news, Patong Police investigated the theft of a gold necklace from a foreign tourist in Soi Sea Dragon, off Bangla Road, which took place on October 4. The incident, which occurred around 12.20am in front of a bar, was reported by the victim to the police.

 

Source: The Thaiger 

-- 2024-12-12

 

 

 
 

[ozz1]

Well at least it wasn't ladyboys this time or they were ugly ladyboys with balaklavas

[bbbbooboo]

umm… maybe you shouldn’t openly wear expensive gold necklaces in Pattaya ? Or is that too obvious?

[wombat]

7 minutes ago, ozz1 said:

Well at least it wasn't ladyboys this time or they were ugly ladyboys with balaklavas

lifes like that

[neeray]

"a gold necklace worth a staggering 210,000 baht from his neck." Why wear this out in public? Oh wait. It's to "say I'm rich, I'm worth a lot of money".

[klauskunkel]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The daring heist has sent shockwaves through the city.

Here is one of those waves: 

[Olav Seglem]

Do the Indians NEVER learn??

(Or isnt it like it seems-like much else in LOS)

[ignore it]

I was braced, but the shockwave didn't reach the darkside

[Purdey]

The gold simply means, "I have no savings in the bank and all my net worth is around my neck."

[Rickman66]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Photo courtesy of Pattaya News

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

In a brazen act of robbery, an Indian tourist was targeted by a pair of masked bandits in the heart of Pattaya. The daring heist, caught on CCTV, has sent shockwaves through the city.

 

In the early hours of this morning, December 12, a shocking incident unfolded on Pattaya Second Road near Soi Yensabai. Merlin Dhanapalan, an Indian national, was enjoying a late-night ride with a friend when they were ambushed by two masked assailants.

 

The brazen duo, believed to be foreigners, approached Dhanapalan on a motorcycle. In a swift and violent move, they snatched a gold necklace worth a staggering 210,000 baht from his neck.

 

The force of the snatch caused the thieves’ motorcycle to topple over, leading to a chaotic struggle.

Despite the victims’ valiant efforts to resist, the thieves managed to flee the scene. One suspect made a daring escape on foot, while the other quickly recovered their motorcycle and sped off.

 

CCTV footage of the incident has emerged, showing the two tall, masked suspects in action. The grainy footage captures the intense struggle between the victims and the thieves.

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya News

Pattaya City Police are now on the hunt for the daring duo. Police Lieutenant Akkharapong Saenputawong and his team are meticulously analysing the CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses to gather crucial clues, reported Pattaya News.

 

The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in their investigation.

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya News

In related news, a 27 year old man was arrested for snatching a foreigner’s gold necklace weighing 10 baht, later pawned to fuel his online gambling habit. The arrest took place on November 28, following a detailed investigation by Phayathai Police Station officers.

 

In other news, Patong Police investigated the theft of a gold necklace from a foreign tourist in Soi Sea Dragon, off Bangla Road, which took place on October 4. The incident, which occurred around 12.20am in front of a bar, was reported by the victim to the police.

 

Source: The Thaiger 

-- 2024-12-12

 

 

 
 

I smell an insurance scam,an Indian with a 210000b necklace? Highly doubtful 

[Grumpy one]

Gold or cheap gold-plated necklace  🤐

I'm sure he will tell the truth to the insurance company  

[Taboo2]

Not guilty....these two More Runs should have known the rules here in Patts......simple common sense would have saved him some trouble.  No one in Pattaya cares how much gold and trinkets you have, except the Lima Bravos and crooks.  When will folks learn about this city?  Do some research before you break out your Bling!

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, wombat said:

lifes like that

A target for sure.....

[giddyup]

54 minutes ago, Grumpy one said:

Gold or cheap gold-plated necklace  🤐

I'm sure he will tell the truth to the insurance company  

He would have to have proof of the value of the necklace and receipt of purchase before insurance will pay out. Plus the necklace would have to be listed on his policy. Scamming insurance companies years ago wasn't difficult, but now they are much more thorough in their investigations.

[stubby52]

by that pic it looks too small for a 7 baht neckless 

[scorecard]

1 hour ago, bbbbooboo said:

umm… maybe you shouldn’t openly wear expensive gold necklaces in Pattaya ? Or is that too obvious?

Best post this year!!!!!!

[Yagoda]

1 hour ago, bbbbooboo said:

umm… maybe you shouldn’t openly wear expensive gold necklaces in Pattaya ? Or is that too obvious?

It's the simple advice that's difficult to get through people's head before they come to Thailand. Don't wear expensive gold chains. If it's got a sore that's visible stick it somewhere else. If it's got giant boobs and a deep voice it's not a girl. She doesn't love you and never will, only your wallet. Buffaloes don't go to the hospital.

 

Don't understand why this stuff has to be reiterated over and over

[shackleton]

Nothing new here Indians wearing and flashing their gold chains / necklaces 

Are asking for trouble

Would have thought most would have learned by now don't show off their wealth 🤔 

[scorecard]

57 minutes ago, Taboo2 said:

Not guilty....these two More Runs should have known the rules here in Patts......simple common sense would have saved him some trouble.  No one in Pattaya cares how much gold and trinkets you have, except the Lima Bravos and crooks.  When will folks learn about this city?  Do some research before you break out your Bling!

 

This once small peaceful fishing village has a name Pattaya, which has a specific meaning in Thai language.

 

The name of the now city is not Patts.

 

Have some respect.

 

[transam]

4 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

It's the simple advice that's difficult to get through people's head before they come to Thailand. Don't wear expensive gold chains. If it's got a sore that's visible stick it somewhere else. If it's got giant boobs and a deep voice it's not a girl. She doesn't love you and never will, only your wallet. Buffaloes don't go to the hospital.

 

Don't understand why this stuff has to be reiterated over and over

Perhaps they have not had your learning experience.........🤗

[Yagoda]

3 minutes ago, transam said:

Perhaps they have not had your learning experience.........🤗

Yapyap

[transam]

1 minute ago, Yagoda said:

Yapyap

Seems I was right...........

[kiwikeith]

2 hours ago, ozz1 said:

Well at least it wasn't ladyboys this time or they were ugly ladyboys with balaklavas

Why doesn't the Airport put up a big sign for Indians leaving India to not wear gold necklaces in LOS.

When will they ever learn?????

[Charlest1971]

1 hour ago, scorecard said:

Best post this year!!!!!!

Have you been living under a rock or something? 🤔

[renaissanc]

The foreign thieves can't know what Thai prisons are like. They will be caught soon. 

[sambum]

"The daring heist has sent shockwaves through the city."

 

Wallocks! It's a regular occurrence in the "Family Friendly" resort - the only thing that's different is that the perpetrators of the crime were not lady boys - that's what's maybe shocked so many people.

[sambum]

1 hour ago, scorecard said:

 

This once small peaceful fishing village has a name Pattaya, which has a specific meaning in Thai language.

 

The name of the now city is not Patts.

 

Have some respect.

 

 

"The name of the Thai city of Pattaya comes from the phrase "Thap Phraya", which means "army of the Phraya". The name commemorates the surrender of Nai Klom's army to Phraya Tak (later King Taksin the Great) in 1767. The armies confronted each other in the area that would become known as PattayaThe name was later changed to "Phatthaya", which means "the wind blowing from the southwest to the northeast at the beginning of the rainy season". It was then simplified to the easier-to-pronounce name "Pattaya"." 

 

Nothing particularly awe inspiring about that - well not to warrant "have some respect" 🙂 

[mrfill]

I hope nobody was injured by the shockwaves across the city.

 

At least the staggering baht should be easy to track down

[BusyB]

3 hours ago, Yagoda said:

It's the simple advice that's difficult to get through people's head before they come to Thailand. Don't wear expensive gold chains. If it's got a sore that's visible stick it somewhere else. If it's got giant boobs and a deep voice it's not a girl. She doesn't love you and never will, only your wallet. Buffaloes don't go to the hospital.

 

Don't understand why this stuff has to be reiterated over and over

 

You poor thing.

 

Take a rest. All this bile can't be doing you any good.

[Zack61]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

The daring heist, caught on CCTV, has sent shockwaves through the city.

I felt the tremors in Lampang.….. while I was driving. 
Surely it must have registered on the Richter scale somewhere?? A 7 or 8 at least.