Three women believed to be Thai nationals stole 30,000 baht in cash from a British man while he was asleep at a fast food restaurant in Pattaya, Thailand, on Monday, June 22. The victim later discovered the missing money upon waking and reported the matter to local police.

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Police at Mueang Pattaya Police Station said the British man, whose identity has not been disclosed, filed a formal complaint after noticing the cash was gone. Officers reviewed CCTV footage from a McDonald’s restaurant in Soi 13/2, where the theft is believed to have taken place. The footage reportedly shows the man asleep in an outdoor seating area when three women approached him.

According to investigators, the video shows two of the women sitting beside the sleeping man before removing cash from his trousers, while a third woman appeared to keep watch nearby. A staff member later approached the group, checked on the man, and appeared to speak briefly with the women before they left the scene. Police are now reviewing additional CCTV footage from surrounding areas to trace their movements.

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Officers have appealed for members of the public with relevant information to assist in identifying and locating the suspects. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities continuing to gather evidence to establish the full circumstances of the theft.

Investigators are to continue mapping the movements of those involved using available CCTV from the restaurant and surrounding streets in Pattaya. Police will attempt to establish the identities of the three women and determine the exact sequence of events leading up to the theft.

Officers may also seek further statements from restaurant staff and any witnesses who were present at the time. The case remains active as authorities work to verify evidence and build a timeline of the incident. No arrests have yet been announced at this stage.

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A Brit in Pattaya carrying 30K on the streets??

Not the sharpest tool!

1 hour ago, ChrisY1 said:

A Brit in Pattaya carrying 30K on the streets??

Not just carrying it but in cash in his trouser pocket?

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

removing cash from his trousers

He might as well just carried it in his hand.

11 minutes ago, Srikcir said:

Not just carrying it but in cash in his trouser pocket?

He might as well just carried it in his hand.

11 minutes ago, Srikcir said:

Not just carrying it but in cash in his trouser pocket?

He might as well just carried it in his hand.

How much does it cost for a hotel room in Pattaya these days ?? I would have thought 30000 would be enough wouldn't it ??

3 minutes ago, wavodavo said:

How much does it cost for a hotel room in Pattaya these days ?? I would have thought 30000 would be enough wouldn't it ??

Didn't have his passport maybe. Perhaps a good thing or that might have gone too!

There’s no cure for stupid.

Going to sleep on the street in Pattaya, likely having had quite a few drinks, with 30k baht in cash on his person is asking for trouble.

Drunk shirtless monger falls asleep in McDonald's at 3am 😁

Come on, guys, who doesn't go eat at McDonald's without 30 thousand baht...

Have you seen the price of food there these days....

1 hour ago, ChrisY1 said:

A Brit in Pattaya carrying 30K on the streets??

Not the sharpest tool!

Oh, sure! Blame the victim. 😝😂😝

/s

It was a hard days night

And he was sleeping like a log

It's was a hard days night

In Mcdonalds he was robbed

But when he got home at 2

On his knees at the loo

He knew he'd feel alright.

30 minutes ago, wmorris61 said:

There’s no cure for stupid.

You mean the women who still don't understand that CCTV is everywhere these days?

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So it isn't "ladyboys" this time ?

19 minutes ago, Front Row said:

Oh, sure! Blame the victim. 😝😂😝

/s

Yeah, that´s totally ok in this case. Ask yourself, would you go to McDonald and fall asleep in a chair with 30k baht in your pocket? Somewhere there, most sane people will find the answer. No need for Mensa membership, so don´t worry.

Who knows. Maybe the ladies were due for payment of their services but he fell asleep. Time is money isn’t it? 😂😂😂

5 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

You mean the women who still don't understand that CCTV is everywhere these days?

That´s also an aspect of stupidity! Especially in a modern McDonalds. They have surely bonked all their brains out for several years.

2 minutes ago, AustinRacing said:

Who knows. Maybe the ladies were due for payment of their services but he fell asleep. Time is money isn’t it? 😂😂😂

Ok, that´s why the guy was so tired 6 shots in 3h! Oh my God! Now he just became my hero. 😂

There are obviously many reasons why you shouldn't eat at the Golden Arches. Unhealthy for many reasons.

Trust me, he would have had a better time on WS in any GoGo with that much money, and if he woke up with said money missing, I am sure he would have fond memories.

30K was standard ops for me back in the 2-week Millionaire days.

That said, he is not smart and to pass out with that much money shows a clear lack of situational awareness.

That money has been distributed to those babes Tomboys, Village boyfriends, their sisters at Mookota and for "party favors".

6 minutes ago, hanbla said:

There are obviously many reasons why you shouldn't eat at the Golden Arches. Unhealthy for many reasons.

6 minutes ago, hanbla said:

There are obviously many reasons why you shouldn't eat at the Golden Arches. Unhealthy for many reasons.

6 minutes ago, hanbla said:

There are obviously many reasons why you shouldn't eat at the Golden Arches. Unhealthy for many reasons.

The best for soaking up alcohol after a night of partying in Patts. There are no waffle houses here, so Mikey Dees is a backup.

Not just carrying it but in cash in his trouser pocket?

He might as well just carried it in his hand.

Carrying the cash is fine. I do that all the time. Passing out at a McDonalds was his comeuppance. That's dumb.

Edit: It's safer to carry it than to leave it in my hotel room, especially when everyone and their dog knows how to open the "safe".

17 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

You mean the women who still don't understand that CCTV is everywhere these days?

Assumption is that Thai women who hang out after midnight have brains....and based on data for 40 years +, the answer is no.

The best for soaking up alcohol after a night of partying in Patts. There are no waffle houses here, so Mikey Dees is a backup.

It's a poor 2nd choice. But there are no Denny's in Pattaya. Or (as you point out) no Waffle Houses.

Assumption is that Thai women who hang out after midnight have brains....and based on data for 40 years +, the answer is no.

The other assumption is that they're actually women. I wouldn't take that bet...

He should have ordered a coffee

49 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Yeah, that´s totally ok in this case. Ask yourself, would you go to McDonald and fall asleep in a chair with 30k baht in your pocket? Somewhere there, most sane people will find the answer. No need for Mensa membership, so don´t worry.

I guess you missed the “😝😂😝” and the “/s”

How did they know he has cash in his pant's pocket? Is there any chance, they befriended and drugged him first.

Oh, sure! Blame the victim. 😝😂😝

/s

Passing out drunk and taking place at public eatery without ordering food moves him from victim category to moron category.

The price of alcohol doesn’t end with the purchase.