Phuket masseuses robbed at gunpoint

PHUKET: -- Police are on the lookout for two men wanted for robbing two masseuses at gunpoint in Phuket Town on Wednesday.

Phuket City Police duty officer Pol Lt Col Na-non Phithakkultorn told the Gazette he received the report of the robbery at 9:30am on Wednesday and immediately went to investigate.

At the scene, in front of the Chao Phraya massage parlor at Phunpol Plaza, a group of masseuses were still talking excitedly about the incident when police arrived, he said.

Two of the masseuses, Phailin Phoonsert, 50, from Chiang Mai, and Phuket native Jetwadee Chookaew, 29, told police they were sitting and talking in front of the shop when two men on a red-and-white Fino motorcycle parked in front.

The rider, described as overweight and dark skinned, got off the motorcycle and walked towards them.

He shouted for the shop owner before pointing a black revolver at the masseuses and demanding their handbags.

After they complied the man got back on the motorbike and sped off.

Ms Phailin’s black bag reportedly contained 6,000 baht in cash, a gold necklace valued at 3,000 baht, and some 10 small Buddha image pendants.

Ms Jetwadee’s purple bag reportedly contained 17,000 baht in cash, one necklace of one-bahtweight (15 grams) of gold; another necklace, this one of one-quarter bahtweight in gold; as well as a gold ring and a diamond-studded, two-bahtweight gold bracelet.

The total value of the stolen items was estimated at about 50,000 baht.

It was not reported why the women were in possession of so much cash and valuables at the time.

Masseuses working the area typically make about 150 baht per hour for their services, half of which goes to the massage parlor.

-- Phuket Gazette 2010-09-04

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Ms Phailin’s black bag reportedly contained 6,000 baht in cash, a gold necklace valued at 3,000 baht, and some 10 small Buddha image pendants.

Ms Jetwadee’s purple bag reportedly contained 17,000 baht in cash, one necklace of one-bahtweight (15 grams) of gold; another necklace, this one of one-quarter bahtweight in gold; as well as a gold ring and a diamond-studded, two-bahtweight gold bracelet.

I think the two fungirls go hok maak......

Let's hope this story has a happy ending.

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Ms Phailin’s black bag reportedly contained 6,000 baht in cash, a gold necklace valued at 3,000 baht, and some 10 small Buddha image pendants.

Ms Jetwadee’s purple bag reportedly contained 17,000 baht in cash, one necklace of one-bahtweight (15 grams) of gold; another necklace, this one of one-quarter bahtweight in gold; as well as a gold ring and a diamond-studded, two-bahtweight gold bracelet.

I think the two fungirls go hok maak......

Massage in Phuket must be a rewarding business, I guess the gunmen knew just who to hit?

I always keep all my rings, chains and bracelets in my handbag together with all the cash I earned last month.

Don't everybody?

Wearing rings or chains on the person? What kind of barbaric ritual is that?

They forgot to include the Iphone and digital camera !

50,000 bht and average pay is 150 an hour, that reperesents over 300 hours work

wow

are we sure the gunman had pants on? he had dark skin maybe the revolver was the mans little member? some girls are mighty pretty;)

How can I become a Phuket masseuse ? I can do a decent Californian foot massage already.

50,000 bht and average pay is 150 an hour, that reperesents over 300 hours work

wow

Guess they made a full body service with come guarantee. And they had of course some "farlang' friends" who bought some gold.

Maybe they had bills to pay, like rent, or had collected money for something.

Sometimes the story leaves out key details.

And yes there is the possibility of a bit of padding on the claim. Who knows? The reporting isn't the best.

Agree with geriatrickid - very sad for the girls, unknown circumstances, likely poor reporting and perhaps a bit of padding. Where would you leave your valuables if you likely live in a dormitory/cheaper accommodation?There? Maybe you have a nice house and a safe they don't. It is unknown when they bought the gold however if a 50 year old thai doesn't own a little bit of gold by that stage they may as well give up on life don't you think? Gold bought 10 years ago was 6k/baht so we are not talking about huge amounts of wealth here guys. Very disturbing that a "gun" is being used to perpetrate the crime.

Alleged crime.