A Russian tourist has reported that more than 10,000 baht in cash was stolen after paying for sexual services from two ladyboys, at a hotel near Walking Street in Pattaya, leading police to detain two suspects for questioning.

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The incident occurred at approximately 5.10am on 1 July 2026, when motorcycle patrol officers from Pattaya City Police Station responded to a complaint from the Russian visitor. According to police, the tourist said he had agreed to pay 3,000 baht for sexual services before later discovering that around 10,000 baht in cash was missing from his wallet.

The tourist asked officers to review CCTV footage from the hotel to help identify those involved. Police immediately examined the scene, gathered evidence and coordinated with Pattaya City officials as part of the investigation.

Officers later detained two people in connection with the case. The first was identified from a passport as Phouangmalay Louanephilavan, a Lao national. The second was identified from a Thai national identity card as Phlai, a Thai national. Both have been taken to investigators at Pattaya City Police Station for detailed questioning.

Investigators are also reviewing CCTV footage covering movements into and out of the hotel, while forensic evidence is being collected to establish exactly what happened. Police said the case remains under investigation.

Police also reminded both Thai and foreign tourists to take extra care with valuable belongings and to avoid purchasing such sexual services. They warned that such activity may breach Thai law and can increase the risk of becoming a victim of theft, fraud or other crimes. Investigators said they will continue gathering evidence and expanding the inquiry before deciding on charges.

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Is the price of fame worth the recovery of 10,000 baht?

Two LBs in the room and he guy thought his money was safe!

I really don't know if I would be bragging about something like this nor making it public. That would probably remain my big secret!

Sex Services in Pattaya?
Impossible!
I have never seen such a vile slander of this family-friendly city!

2 hours ago, TedG said:

Is the price of fame worth the recovery of 10,000 baht?

Looks like the Russians have heard about the backdoor fun the Indian boys have been having with the ladyboys and are rushin in to get their slice of the action.

Obviously, still suffering from "shell shock" from being in Ukraine. 🙂

Wow. This has to be the first time this has happened.

Lost 10,000 baht and whatever pride he had.

I'd have chalked it up to learing learning lumps and kept my mouth shut.

Post breaking forum rules removed @Destiny1990

Answering the question "How stupid can you be?"

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

I really don't know if I would be bragging about something like this nor making it public. That would probably remain my big secret!

He didn't make it public. Others did, maybe the police?

7 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

He didn't make it public. Others did, maybe the police?

Well he certainly knew that by reporting it to the police it would likely be made public. For a lot of people it would be a small enough amount of money to where they would be prepared to just let it go, rather than have all this publicity. That would certainly be the case with me when it comes to these circumstances!

No LB public news, please!

3 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Well he certainly knew that by reporting it to the police it would likely be made public.

That might be the case where you come from, but in the UK victims remain anonymous unless there is a good reason not to or the victim agrees to be named. It's called respect for the victim.

That might be the case where you come from, but in the UK victims remain anonymous unless there is a good reason not to or the victim agrees to be named. It's called respect for the victim.

All that really matters in this case is how they're treated in Pattaya.

13 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

That might be the case where you come from, but in the UK victims remain anonymous unless there is a good reason not to or the victim agrees to be named. It's called respect for the victim.

But, this is Thailand! Has nothing to do with EU, USA, Africa or whatever you think of! That´s how it works here!

What can CCTV prove?

2 minutes ago, impulse said:

All that really matters in this case is how they're treated in Pattaya.

Or anywhere else in Thailand. Lack of privacy is the norm, it seems. I was attending my local Homo Sapiens Maintenance and Repair Facility to see my drug dealer, and the hospital director was one of the doctors on duty. He had his next patient sitting waiting in the room/surgery while he dealt with his current patient. Why? Bizarre.

The Russian's — and others — mistake: If folks cared to follow and read ASEAN NOW, they would know that ladyboy are dangerous, especially if you carry gold and/or cash...

4 minutes ago, Antiparovian said:

What can CCTV prove?

Who gave who the first reach around ?

O.K., so they blanked out ol boy's eyes but anyone that knows him surely recognizes him as:

Not so bright Sergei, did you really need to take two guys back to your room? Oh wait, two guys pretending to be women.

Did you stop to think as the one was flogging your face with his schlong (note red face of Sergei) the other guy might be rifling your wallet?

As another poster posted, seems a lot of embarrassment for 10,000thb.

There are a lot of pretty normal ladies on WS now, especially because of Low Season.....what was he thinking?

2 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

I really don't know if I would be bragging about something like this nor making it public. That would probably remain my big secret!

The ladyboys rely on most punters not reporting the theft as CCTV in most locations increases their chances of beingcaught. However this does not seem to deter them.

"Police also reminded both Thai and foreign tourists to take extra care with valuable belongings and to avoid purchasing such sexual services. They warned that such activity may breach Thai law and can increase the risk of becoming a victim of theft, fraud or other crimes."

"avoid purchasing such sexual service", "such activity may breach Thai law", "can increase the risk of becoming a victim of theft, fraud or other crimes" ==> how about just saying "Up to you, but not recommended" nudge, nudge, wink, wink say no more.

2 hours ago, Antiparovian said:

What can CCTV prove?

Independent evidence if the other evidence will not stand up in Court perhaps?

So what is likely to happen to the two thieves?

I used to always put the rooms safe key on a long shoe lace. When I showered or even slept the lace was around my neck. I only ever trusted one bar lady and we've been married for the past 25 years. Even now my wife always asks me before she touches my money.

3 hours ago, Antiparovian said:

What can CCTV prove?

You don't think it could prove who was involved?

5000 baht a bum x 2.

Expensive but not exorbitant .

1 hour ago, GammaGlobulin said:

So what is likely to happen to the two thieves?

They have to pay the police commission