Security Lapse in Pattaya: How an Unlocked Door Cost 30,000 Baht

[snoop1130]

 

A casual night out ended disastrously for 23-year-old Kawalin of Pattaya after her gold jewellery, valued at over 30,000 baht, was stolen following a daring break-in at her apartment on February 28. The incident occurred around 10:30 PM at Kawalin’s South Pattaya residence, which she believed to be secure due to its keycard entry system. Unfortunately, she left her door unlocked before going out, only to return the next morning to find her valuables missing.

 

Determined to get to the bottom of the theft, Kawalin reviewed surveillance footage and discovered a woman between the ages of 40 and 45 entering the building with other residents. The suspect was seen trying several doors before slipping into Kawalin’s unlocked apartment, taking less than a minute to steal the gold jewellery.

 

Kawalin reported the theft to Pattaya Police Station on March 3 and urged officials to resolve the case promptly. She expressed her desire for her belongings to be recovered, emphasizing the need for increased police action.

 

 

In response, Pattaya police have launched an investigation, examining CCTV footage to identify the suspect. Authorities advised residents to remain vigilant and lock their doors, even in keycard-secured buildings.

 

Coincidentally, a separate gold heist occurred on March 2 in Tak province’s Mae Sot district. A suspect disguised as a delivery rider stole gold worth approximately 4.7 million baht (US$137,175) from a jewellery shop inside a Lotus shopping mall.

 

Local police are actively pursuing the suspects in both cases and urging the public to report any suspicious activities, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-03-04

 

 

[mikebell]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Kawalin reported the theft to Pattaya Police Station on March 3 and urged officials to resolve the case promptly. She expressed her desire for her belongings to be recovered, emphasizing the need for increased police action.

Hilarious.  It's been less than two days.  Pattaya Plod are not so-called for speed of operations.

[jacko45k]

27 minutes ago, mikebell said:

Hilarious.  It's been less than two days.  Pattaya Plod are not so-called for speed of operations.

What, despite of the much reported 'rushing' to the scene?

[PETERTHEEATER]

Now, if her door had been locked........

[jcmj]

Always lock your doors. You are responsible for your own actions and trying to blame it on the key card entry. Ha anyone can get through those. Sad time we live in, but it is what it is. 

[OneManShow]

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

she believed to be secure due to its keycard entry system. Unfortunately, she left her door unlocked before going out

A neighbor who was watching here closely ? 🤔

[KhunBENQ]

Happened on the late evening of Feb 28, she returned next morning Mar 1.

Reported on March 3.
I would not waste two days to report and then urge police to be quick