An Indian tourist has reported a theft of cash of around 25,000 baht after allegedly being targeted by a ladyboy in a hotel room in Pattaya during the early hours of 11 April 2026. The incident was reported at 01:05 to investigators at Pattaya City Police Station. The victim, identified as Mr. Chandra, aged 59, stated he lost 5,000 baht in Thai currency, along with 300 US dollars and 300 euros.

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According to the victim’s statement, he met the ladyboy at Pattaya Beach before agreeing to return to his hotel room together. Both parties allegedly agreed on a payment of 1,000 prior to going to the room. After the ladyboy left the tourist allegedly discovered that his money was missing and immediately sought help.

Hotel staff reported that the man ran down from his room wearing only a towel, claiming he had been robbed. Security personnel at the hotel assisted and attempted to search for the ladyboy suspected of involvement.

Police officer Pol. Lt. Sakayaphap Chaidech recorded the complaint and began initial procedures. Authorities have coordinated with patrol officers to investigate further and are compiling details of the individual involved. Officers are also reviewing CCTV footage from the hotel and surrounding area to establish the facts and ensure fairness for all parties.

Police have not yet confirmed the identity of the suspect, as investigations are ongoing. Authorities emphasised that all evidence, including witness accounts and surveillance footage, will be reviewed.

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Note the policeman has a slightly bored look

on his face !

I was wondering when this kind of story would appear again - it's been a while!

47 minutes ago, HappyExpat57 said:

I was wondering when this kind of story would appear again - it's been a while!

The Ladyboy and Indian stories never get old....

The Indians get off the boat with very little experience with women and zero street smarts,and go straight into the snake pit with predictable results....

I almost feel bad for them...

Could we introduce a sequential number for "Indian robbed by ladyboy" 🤣

Ladyboy1: Hey what's up? Ladyboy2: Heading to the airport. Ladyboy1: Flight from India coming in? Ladyboy1: Yeah. Ladyboy2: I'll drive.

5 hours ago, Jim Blue said:

Note the policeman has a slightly bored look

on his face !

On the other hand, you could note that the police officer is using his computer for the tourist's report and looking down at the keyboard.

Story is clearly a complete fabrication - not one mention of a missing gold necklace...

"Oh dear, how sad, never mind". Twenty-five thousand baht, not exactly gonna break the bank. Is this even worth reporting. This sort of thing sort of comes with the territory, where ladyboys or freelancers are concerned.