A Korean tourist has reported being robbed by two ladyboys on Pattaya’s Walking Street after a designer bag containing cash and personal belongings was allegedly stolen during the early hours of 3 June 2026.

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The complaint was brought to the attention of reporters at 9.30pm on 3 June 2026 by a concerned citizen who requested anonymity. The individual reported that a group of ladyboys had targeted a foreign tourist on Walking Street in Pattaya, Chonburi, during the early hours of the same day. The victim later filed a formal complaint with investigators at Pattaya City Police Station.

The concerned citizen also provided video footage of the alleged theft, showing the suspects approaching and surrounding the tourist before allegedly stealing property. The footage was shared as a warning to visitors and with a request for authorities to take stronger action against pickpocket gangs operating in the area.

Reporters visited the scene on Walking Street and found that the area is used as an operational point by Pattaya Tourist Police, who provide assistance to visitors from 8pm until 4am daily. After the end of operations, officers gradually leave the area and traffic is permitted to resume along the route leading to Bali Hai Pier.

It is believed the suspects may have chosen this period to act because it falls immediately after tourist assistance points close and police presence is gone. The area remains busy with tourists at that time, while security coverage may not be as intensive as during normal operating hours.

Police records confirm that the incident occurred at approximately 5am on 3 June 2026 outside an entertainment venue on Walking Street. The victim was identified as 38-year-old Korean tourist Dong Chan Shin.

According to the police report, the tourist was walking along the popular entertainment district when one ladyboy approached, initiated conversation, offered an embrace and made physical contact. A second ladyboy, believed to be part of the same group, then moved in to distract the tourist, allowing the suspects to allegedly steal a Gucci bag.

The bag reportedly contained 10,000 baht in cash, an identity card and a room key. The suspects then fled the scene.

Investigators from Pattaya City Police Station have acknowledged the complaint and are reviewing CCTV footage from the area. Officers are gathering evidence and working to identify and locate those responsible in order to pursue legal action as quickly as possible.

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At 5am on Walking Street, accepting a hug from a stranger and only losing 10,000 baht might actually count as getting off lightly.

As many of you know I was nearly viciously assaulted last year by a ladyboy up near that Supansi condo up in thappraya road directly outside that Gold painted building

Lucky I was able to push him back after he tried to hug me

At 5am on Walking Street, accepting a hug from a stranger and only losing 10,000 baht might actually count as getting off lightly.

There's no "accepting a hug". They surround you and you don't have a choice, other than a fight.

At 5am on Walking Street, accepting a hug from a stranger...

Very romantic....Who says romance is dead in Pattaya....

Ladyboys going the extra mile to make foreign guests feel comfortable....

Edited June 3Jun 3 by redwood1

13 minutes ago, impulse said:

There's no "accepting a hug". They surround you and you don't have a choice, other than a fight.

Good to know. I’ll bring a referee next time.

The number one rule in the Pattaya streets at 5 AM: Don't touch me!!!

Credit to the videographer, he was mugged by the LBs. Since when is the obligatory Korean manbag a designer bag?

2 hours ago, impulse said:

There's no "accepting a hug". They surround you and you don't have a choice, other than a fight.

Push them off and run.

Sounds like you need a big pair of nut cutters to walk around Pattaya. Glad I got a good wife and not live in that cesspool.

That probably harse comment but the publicity making it sound like that.

Edited June 4Jun 4 by Bruce Aussie

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

it falls immediately after tourist assistance points close and police presence is gone

Why do assistance points and police presence close in areas that are serving alcohol and prostitution to international travelers??? Makes no sense. There should always be foot patrols - ok, electric bike patrols.

That area of Pattaya is full of creepy Night Crawlers and other degenerates leaving the clubs drunk, high on some chemicals and guys looking for "fun". I am not surprised.

4 hours ago, Nemises said:

At 5am on Walking Street, accepting a hug from a stranger and only losing 10,000 baht might actually count as getting off lightly.

Yep, still got both his kidneys......but gonna have to pay for the room key !

Travelling down walking street must be the equivalent of running the gauntlet these days.

Nothing good happens 3 to 5AM on Walking Street

Best to stay away from ladyboys in general. And always while in Pattaya!

2 hours ago, Frankie baby said:

Travelling down walking street must be the equivalent of running the gauntlet these days.

Yes, but only at nightime, or early morning, the daytime is fairly safe!

The lady boys are sleeping!

Do these ladyboys ever have to repay the money stolen & do the victims ever get their chains back even if sold or pawned to a gold shop - in the UK & USA the shop is in trouble for fencing or receiving stolen goods! (At the shops loss) Unless they're on in it too as very doubtful the same person selling a chain every few days / weeks doesn't raise suspicion!

Just curious as to to outcome as usually never reported except fine & wai!

Maybe the police should visit the pawn shops & compile a list of people who regularly visit to sell / pawn chains

I've always wondered how many times these LBs who have been charged with theft get released without any time in prison, let alone at a police station cell. Especially in Pattaya. Is there some connection to theft and RTP? Who constantly get released ASAP. I think it maybe the case. What are your thoughts?

11 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

As many of you know I was nearly viciously assaulted last year by a ladyboy up near that Supansi condo up in thappraya road directly outside that Gold painted building

Lucky I was able to push him back after he tried to hug me

Come on tell us the real story

Not ladyboys robbing a tourist in the early hours in the "Family Friendly" resort?

I don't beleeeve it!

7 hours ago, kuzmabruk said:

Why do assistance points and police presence close in areas that are serving alcohol and prostitution to international travelers??? Makes no sense. There should always be foot patrols - ok, electric bike patrols.

Makes you think doesn't it? And as another poster has pointed out - none of these ladyboys seem to spend any time in prison, or even the local "nick" - I wonder why, but I could hazard a guess!

12 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

As many of you know I was nearly viciously assaulted last year by a ladyboy up near that Supansi condo up in thappraya road directly outside that Gold painted building

Lucky I was able to push him back after he tried to hug me

He tried to hug you, he did not "nearly viciously assault you", whatever that's supposed to mean.

9 hours ago, 1duckyboy said:

Since when is the obligatory Korean manbag a designer bag

When it's a Gucci.

12 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

As many of you know I was nearly viciously assaulted last year by a ladyboy up near that Supansi condo up in thappraya road directly outside that Gold painted building

Lucky I was able to push him back after he tried to hug me

Maybe he wanted your clip board and pen or high vis jacket plus helmet.

1 hour ago, sambum said:

Makes you think doesn't it? And as another poster has pointed out - none of these ladyboys seem to spend any time in prison, or even the local "nick" - I wonder why, but I could hazard a guess!

Perhaps because they're fined!

4 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

He tried to hug you, he did not "nearly viciously assault you", whatever that's supposed to mean.

You don't do humour much do you?

3 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Perhaps because they're fined!

Or "slapped on the wrist"?

In Australia, they cull kangaroos. Why not cull a few of them?

8 hours ago, sambum said:

Makes you think doesn't it? And as another poster has pointed out - none of these ladyboys seem to spend any time in prison, or even the local "nick" - I wonder why, but I could hazard a guess!

A few years ago when police caught ladyboys, in Pattaya, who had robber tourists the standard fine was 100Baht and released to return to their chosen activities.