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Two Tunisian nationals were arrested in Bangkok after allegedly snatching a gold necklace valued at 150,000 Thai baht from a British tourist. The theft occurred early today near Sukhumvit Soi 4, where a swift response from local residents and Lumphini Police played a crucial role in the suspects’ capture.

 

The incident unfolded at 6:19 am when Liam Robertson, 29, exited a restaurant named Dubai. He was approached by the suspects, Fahdi Khaled, 30, and Marwan Aouissaoui, 32, who pretended to be acquaintances. During the interaction, they snatched his necklace and fled down a nearby alley.

 

Robertson managed to detain the suspects with the help of passersby, who quickly alerted the authorities. The Lumphini Police, led by Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom and Police Major General Witawat Chinnakhom, arrived promptly and recovered the necklace, which the suspects had discarded under a vendor's cart.

 

Recently, Pattaya police apprehended a British national who had been involved in a series of gold chain thefts from foreign tourists. According to reports, this suspect used a motorbike and disguises to steal high-value necklaces from unsuspecting victims in nightlife districts. CCTV footage and witness accounts were instrumental in his capture.

 

The Tunisian suspects have since been charged with theft and are being processed at Lumphini Police Station. The authorities have also emphasised the importance of vigilance and community assistance in tackling theft incidents across the city, as reported by The Thaiger.

 

Key Takeaways:

• Two Tunisians were arrested for snatching a gold necklace in Bangkok.
• A British tourist managed to detain the suspects until police arrived.
• Police recovered the stolen necklace, valued at 150,000 Thai baht.
   

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-12-29

 

 

 

I don't believe a word of this report... 

... there were no Indian's and no Ladyboys involved... 

Bit early for brekky ?

Hopefully that screwed up their New Year celebration plans.

Why are the cops eyes popping out of his head ??

Starbucks must be good in his area 😳

That says enough about those people. I wouldn't even dare to do that in my own country, let alone in a country where you are a guest.
But these gentlemen don't care about that.
A few years in a Thai prison cell wouldn't hurt.

None of these stories are believable.

How does one Brit catch and hold 2 thieves, especially if the passerby goes to find local police?

 

Exporting thievery…once a thief always a thief……🤣

Happy new year everybody .. stay alert and safe…

55 minutes ago, JoePai said:

Bit early for brekky ?

Sometimes brekky is the last meal before going home to bed.

56 minutes ago, JoePai said:

Bit early for brekky ?

restaurant named Dubai

🤣🤣🚀

6h19 am, a 150K Baht gold chain, leaving Dubai restaurant - questions, questions, questions? 

1 hour ago, Iron Tongue said:

None of these stories are believable.

How does one Brit catch and hold 2 thieves, especially if the passerby goes to find local police?

 

'swift response from local residents'

 

Local residents, plural.

 

1 hour ago, Iron Tongue said:

None of these stories are believable.

How does one Brit catch and hold 2 thieves, especially if the passerby goes to find local police?

 

 

Dead-end alley. And note...

 

6 hours ago, webfact said:

...with the help of passersby, ...

 

Plural means more than one.

 

Plus, like most of the Brits wandering Soi 4 at dawn, he was ex- SAS.

 

Dead easy.

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Lumphini Police played a crucial role in the suspects’ capture.

After the Brit & passers-by had done the real work.

1 hour ago, ronster said:

Why are the cops eyes popping out of his head ??

Starbucks must be good in his area 😳

Size difference, and nice job Brit bloke....

What on earth is going on

The nerve of these Tunisians...taking the jobs of Thai ladyboys.

28 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

Dead-end alley.

Now it all makes sense

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Recently, Pattaya police apprehended a British national who had been involved in a series of gold chain thefts from foreign tourists. According to reports, this suspect used a motorbike and disguises to steal high-value necklaces from unsuspecting victims in nightlife districts. CCTV footage and witness accounts were instrumental in his capture.

Why randomly insert this in the story????

Since when both a Major General and a Lieutenant General get involved in minor issues let alone arrive at the scene promptly and early in the morning. Fishy!!!!

2 hours ago, Iron Tongue said:

None of these stories are believable.

How does one Brit catch and hold 2 thieves, especially if the passerby goes to find local police?

 

Because we are rock ard that’s why.

1 hour ago, Sydebolle said:

6h19 am, a 150K Baht gold chain, leaving Dubai restaurant - questions, questions, questions? 

That's a chain with 2 baths of gold, which isn't that unusual.
And the time?

What kind of guy walks around showing off a USD 5k gold chain?

Is his name really Guido and he's from New Jersey?

 

$5k does not buy a lot of gold necklace these days. 

9 minutes ago, bendejo said:

What kind of guy walks around showing off a USD 5k gold chain?

Is his name really Guido and he's from New Jersey?

 

It might have been a BigC 5k gold chain.....

3 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

$5k does not buy a lot of gold necklace these days. 

Oh, a high-so member has shown up...............🙄

4 minutes ago, transam said:

Oh, a high-so member has shown up...............🙄

Eh?

only an idiot would wear expensive  jewelry in that dump.  asking for it.

49 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

$5k does not buy a lot of gold necklace these days. 

at one time it did.... could be old? 😉 

I have breakfast at 6 nearly every day. Not all that unusual unless those you know are recovering alcoholics.... recovering from yesterdays binge in prep for todays....

2 hours ago, Peterphuket said:

That's a chain with 2 baths of gold, which isn't that unusual.

I've never seen 1 gold bath let alone 2.