Russian Tourist's Pattaya Adventure Sours with Luggage Theft

[snoop1130]

Photo courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

A Russian tourist's dream escape to Pattaya unravelled as a thief brazenly sliced open his suitcase, making off with over 100,000 baht in cash and valuables. Vladimir Tulayev, the victim of this daring heist, is left both frustrated and vulnerable after security cameras missed capturing the suspect.

 

Tulayev, staying at a South Pattaya hotel, reported the robbery occurred on February 12 while he was in his room. The suspect, a Thai male, used a sharp object to infiltrate his luggage, stealing 40,800 baht, 26,000 rubles (about 9,600 baht), and US$1,500 (approximately 50,000 baht). The thief also took off with Tulayev's car and room keys, further compounding his predicament.

 

Eager to resolve the issue, Tulayev lodged a complaint with Pattaya City Police on February 13. Yet, despite his proactive stance, the investigation has seen limited progress, leaving Tulayev increasingly anxious. His follow-up visit to the police on February 17 revealed a lack of crucial CCTV evidence, deepening his concerns for justice.

 

 

Police are sifting through footage from nearby areas to identify the thief, while appealing for public assistance to crack the case. In the meantime, authorities are urging caution among tourists, advising the safeguarding of valuables to avoid similar mishaps.

 

The incident serves as a stark reminder for visitors to take extra precautions, ensuring their holiday memories are filled with joy, not frustration, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-02-19

 

 

[jippytum]

The Russian was in the room at the time the Thai man robbed the suitcase. Fiqures  he must know the thief. 

[hotchilli]

4 minutes ago, jippytum said:

The Russian was in the room at the time the Thai man robbed the suitcase. Fiqures  he must know the thief. 

Who also took the room keys and his car?

[drgoon]

13 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Who also took the room keys and his car?

Strange that The Russian didn't notice all this going on....

 

I like this, the start of the first paragraph... 'A Russian tourist's dream escape to Pattaya '   escape from getting drafted into the army??

[hotchilli]

6 minutes ago, drgoon said:

I like this, the start of the first paragraph... 'A Russian tourist's dream escape to Pattaya '   escape from getting drafted into the army??

Dad's army ?

[PopGun]

I wonder if the thief was one of Pattaya's gender fluid consorts.

 

[Jack Hammer]

Article states he was robbed by a Thai man. Could’ve been one of those males wearing women’s clothing and make up.

Lady boy not mentioned for the sake of Pattaya’s pristine image as a family friendly tourist destination

[Polaky]

I might be getting a bit foggy in the head as I simply cannot understand this story, too many holes without answers.

[jacko45k]

4 minutes ago, Polaky said:

I might be getting a bit foggy in the head as I simply cannot understand this story, too many holes without answers.

They are trying to be non-comital in the original post. I am left thinking the guy had consumed a  good few drinks and was having a paid for gay encounter. 

[What to do now]

At this point I have little sympathy unless your robbed at gun point. Anyone who takes just a few seconds to read about the do's and do not's  of Thailand should know the basics . Don't carry large amounts, don't be flashy with jewelry, don't brag about your money, keep your money on your mind, and your mind on your money. 

 🤔 💰

[Snackbar]

Dream escape in Pattaya?

[wensiensheng]

2 hours ago, jippytum said:

The Russian was in the room at the time the Thai man robbed the suitcase. Fiqures  he must know the thief. 

Unless it was a short term transaction and he only knew him biblically 

[bkk6060]

Possible homosexual relations, then he fell asleep during the theft?

[Vibora99]

I don't know the name of the movie, but it must have been very good. Russian defectors think everyone else is stupid

[newbee2022]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Photo courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

A Russian tourist's dream escape to Pattaya unravelled as a thief brazenly sliced open his suitcase, making off with over 100,000 baht in cash and valuables. Vladimir Tulayev, the victim of this daring heist, is left both frustrated and vulnerable after security cameras missed capturing the suspect.

 

Tulayev, staying at a South Pattaya hotel, reported the robbery occurred on February 12 while he was in his room. The suspect, a Thai male, used a sharp object to infiltrate his luggage, stealing 40,800 baht, 26,000 rubles (about 9,600 baht), and US$1,500 (approximately 50,000 baht). The thief also took off with Tulayev's car and room keys, further compounding his predicament.

 

Eager to resolve the issue, Tulayev lodged a complaint with Pattaya City Police on February 13. Yet, despite his proactive stance, the investigation has seen limited progress, leaving Tulayev increasingly anxious. His follow-up visit to the police on February 17 revealed a lack of crucial CCTV evidence, deepening his concerns for justice.

 

 

 

Police are sifting through footage from nearby areas to identify the thief, while appealing for public assistance to crack the case. In the meantime, authorities are urging caution among tourists, advising the safeguarding of valuables to avoid similar mishaps.

 

The incident serves as a stark reminder for visitors to take extra precautions, ensuring their holiday memories are filled with joy, not frustration, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-02-19

 

 

Money in the suitcase?? I don't believe him.

[Frankie baby]

We never get the full S.P.

What was the money doing in his suitcase.

Who knew it was their. (and how they knew).

If we were told this the rest would be a little more obvious without playing the guessing game. 

[PJUK88]

I hope he was well insured.

[soalbundy]

3 hours ago, jippytum said:

The Russian was in the room at the time the Thai man robbed the suitcase. Fiqures  he must know the thief. 

only from behind in the dark though.

[Nickcage49]

What noon puts valuables in their suitcase?

[richard_smith237]

3 minutes ago, Nickcage49 said:

What noon puts valuables in their suitcase?

 

Many....  Hotel safes are often a weak point... 

... I tried it recently after watching a TikTok Video (how to open any code with a secret code)... 

.... And...  with 0 0 0 0 0 0 # (or something like that) was surprised to see my safe open.

 

Because of this, instead of using a safe, I store valuables in my suit cases....

 

Damned if you do, damned if you don't... If someone had broken into his safe and taken the items, it would have left the door open for people such as your self to as "what noon puts valuables in their safe, all the staff have the keys etc etc"... 

 

 

 

 

 

[mikebell]

2 hours ago, What to do now said:

Don't carry large amounts, don't be flashy with jewelry, don't brag about your money, keep your money on your mind, and your mind on your money. 

And don't expect any help from the police.

[renaissanc]

Pattaya isn't a good place to go for a holiday unless you want a prostitute and lots of alcohol. If ordinary thieves don't rob you, the katoeys or the bar girls will. High prices and overcharging abound.

[Grumpy one]

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Dad's army ?

He looks like just returned from a year long summer break at Chernobyl

[Gottfrid]

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Many....  Hotel safes are often a weak point... 

... I tried it recently after watching a TikTok Video (how to open any code with a secret code)... 

.... And...  with 0 0 0 0 0 0 # (or something like that) was surprised to see my safe open.

 

Because of this, instead of using a safe, I store valuables in my suit cases....

 

Damned if you do, damned if you don't... If someone had broken into his safe and taken the items, it would have left the door open for people such as your self to as "what noon puts valuables in their safe, all the staff have the keys etc etc"... 

 

 

 

 

 

So, you are referring to that your suitcase would be safer place?

If you managed to open a safe with 000000#, then it was factory reset after the last person used it. Many hotels do that. If not in hotel, it was probably a new safe that was never used, as they mostly come with that standard code.

And the poster you quoted was right. It´s more crazy to put your money in your suitcase, than to put it in the hotel safe. So, that makes his statement valid. However, it would of course be better to leave the money in a bank account and use a card or plece it in the reception safe, with a receipt of the money depisited.

[sambum]

Now THAT"S the face of a bulldog chewing a wasp!

[ignore it]

Prob another rookie.

[smedly]

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A Russian tourist's dream escape to Pattaya unravelled as a thief brazenly sliced open his suitcase, making off with over 100,000 baht in cash and valuables. Vladimir Tulayev, the victim of this daring heist, is left both frustrated and vulnerable after security cameras missed capturing the suspect.

and he has photos of his valuables ?

[richard_smith237]

1 hour ago, Gottfrid said:

So, you are referring to that your suitcase would be safer place?

 

I don't think there is 'any real safe place' in a hotel.

But yes, I think my locked luggage maybe more safe than the hotel safe - I guess it all comes down to the standards of the hotel and honesty of the staff.

 

1 hour ago, Gottfrid said:

If you managed to open a safe with 000000#, then it was factory reset after the last person used it. Many hotels do that. If not in hotel, it was probably a new safe that was never used, as they mostly come with that standard code.

 

Nope...  I'd been using the safe for a few days (with my own code)... then saw the TikTok vid and thought rubbish....  So, I gave it a go and much to my surprise it worked and I could open the safe with this 'secret' code that everyone (most) now know...  

... the code may actually vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, nevertheless.... any member of staff had easy access to the contents of my safe as they surely knew the code.

 

 

1 hour ago, Gottfrid said:

And the poster you quoted was right. It´s more crazy to put your money in your suitcase, than to put it in the hotel safe. So, that makes his statement valid.

 

I don't think so...  I could access my safe (in a recent hotel) with the same speed I could using my own code... thats not safe at all I think - the only difference is the staff might be held accountable and risk losing their job.

(I don't bring any guests back to hotels so thats not an issue).

 

1 hour ago, Gottfrid said:

 

 

However, it would of course be better to leave the money in a bank account and use a card or plece it in the reception safe, with a receipt of the money depisited.

 

Of course, its safer to leave money in a Bank Account....   But I travel with spare $1000 for emergencies. I also travel with backup credit cards, passports, Residency ID's from other countries etc... so I don't want to be carrying this about with me when outside of the room.

 

Thus: leaving the money in a larger suit-case which is harder to walk off with feels safer, but nothing is really secure.

 

.... Zips on bags can pried open.

.... Hotel Safes have an 'unlock code' (or many brands do)

 

I suspect the safest option would be the hard plastic clamshell type safe that has no zip and locks with a clasp.

 

 

[smew]

putin sheep are showing up with continuously diminished IQ 

[thecyclist]

6 hours ago, Snackbar said:

Dream escape in Pattaya?

Compared to fighting on the front lines in Ukraine, most certainly.