SOURCE: Pattaya One News: July 8th 2008

Danish Man involved in necklace snatch in Central Pattaya.

Many are blaming the recent increase in crimes against foreigners here in Pattaya on the sharp rise in the cost of living which is especially hurting the Thai population, some of whom are turning to a life of crime to survive. On Monday Afternoon, Khun Jongkrak aged 37 was arrested in Soi Diana Inn, Central Pattaya following an incident at the front of Soi 10 off Pattaya Second Road.

He was accused of snatching a 1 Baht-weighted gold necklace from Mr. Pavl Henmingsek aged 58 from Denmark. The suspect dropped the necklace before he attempted his escape out of fear of being caught by Police.

He was caught thanks to the work of local Police volunteers and bike patrol units in the area. Khun Jongkrak, who is unemployed, told Police that a lack of money led him to a life of crime.

Misleading headline if I ever saw one.

Misleading headline if I ever saw one.

I second that emotion sounds like it was the Dane who stole it?

Cheers, Rick