American Robbed At Gun Point In Central Pattaya

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American robbed at gun point in Central Pattaya

PATTAYA: -- An American Resident of Pattaya was caught-up in an armed robbery in Soi Yumet, Central Pattaya, in the early hours of Friday Morning. Mr. “M” aged 47 from USA was driving his motorbike back home after spending the evening on Walking Street, when he was confronted by two Thai Men who approached from behind on a further bike and forced Mr. “M” to stop. A gun was held to Mr. “M”’s neck while he was checked for any valuables. 1,000 Baht in cash and personal documents were taken from him.

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-- Pattaya One 2011-02-25

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[gotlost]

Just wanted to make him fell at home. They thought he may of been home sick.

[Tokay]

I can only assume not a single CCTV camera anywhere in Pattaya caught so much as the color of the criminals bike.

I know of two different occasions where people had problems near a CCTV cam and were told the cams were "experiencing problems" at the time.

[thrilled]

thats the problem with those little 100cc step thrus.A big bike they wouldn't have been able to have got to him.

Sounds like people in thailand are getting brave.

[craigt3365]

thats the problem with those little 100cc step thrus.A big bike they wouldn't have been able to have got to him.

Sounds like people in thailand are getting brave.

I remember my first trip to Phnom Penh. Met a few guys at a local bar and one of their friends had been shot on his way home the previous night. Same thing as this...another bike came up along side and they just shot him. The guys I met immediately told me that's why they all drive 250cc + bikes. Hard for scooters to catch them!

[doggie888888]

...and I just read that there was a robbery in Naklua Soi14 where the perpetrators used an electric stun gun. Ouch.

I think it is terrible that such a weapon is now starting to make an appearance in robberies, because let's face it, one zap and the thieves can take their time to strip you of everything. Imagine if a burglar turned up in your property with one of those and you are at home.