A 33-year-old Japanese tourist has filed a police complaint after allegedly being assaulted and robbed by a ladyboy, inside a hotel room in Pattaya during the early hours of 13 March 2026. The victim, identified as Mr Ichiki Yuta, said the incident left him injured, his phone damaged and a significant amount of cash missing. Police are now reviewing CCTV footage and gathering evidence as part of an ongoing investigation. Get today's headlines by email According to the victim, who owns a well-known restaurant in Japan, he met the suspect around 04:00–05:00 on Walking Street in South Pattaya. Mr Ichiki said he agreed to pay 1,000 baht for a relaxing massage and brought the woman back to his hotel room. While he was showering, he later discovered that approximately 2,000 baht had gone missing from his wallet, prompting a heated argument with the ladyboy. The dispute quickly escalated into a confrontation inside the room. Mr Ichiki said the suspect became aggressive and began smashing a glass panel inside the room, damaging property and creating a chaotic scene. As tensions rose, he attempted to force them to leave, but they tried to enter the room again. Picture courtesy of แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง During the struggle that followed, the victim said he was physically assaulted and fled the room in fear. In the confusion, around 9,000 baht in cash fell from his possession onto the floor, which the suspect allegedly collected before escaping. The suspect is also accused of damaging the victim’s mobile phone and other property in the room. Mr Ichiki noted that the suspect may have suffered a leg injury from broken glass, as blood was seen at the scene. After the incident, the victim filed a report with local police and provided CCTV footage from the hotel that clearly captured the suspect’s image. He also gave the footage to reporters in the hope it would assist authorities in identifying and locating the suspect. Mr Ichiki said he feels unsafe following the incident and urged police to apprehend the suspect as soon as possible so legal proceedings can move forward. The case is being investigated under relevant laws relating to assault, theft and property damage. Police confirmed they are reviewing the hotel’s CCTV recordings and collecting additional evidence. Officers are working to identify and locate the suspect for questioning as the investigation continues. AQNOC9NpiOEpuCFQeK9cKJs_sxEcNcpk7folhwOTJr1rrfiJXlMKf5va1qfiu_M1wyDVyS3-jOmQ3rcIzLncDFpnDnrkLhpMh8v7EkZcWQ.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง 14 Mar 2026
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