Pattaya robbers crash Russian tourists' romantic evening

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Pattaya Robbers Crash Tourists' Romantic Evening
By Khaosod English


A volunteer police points at the crime scene where group of robbers reportedly attacked two Russian tourists who were enjoying a romantic bottle of wine on a helipad in Pattaya, 8 Jan 2015.

CHONBURI — A group of robbers reportedly attacked two Russian tourists who were enjoying a romantic bottle of wine on a helipad in Pattaya early this morning.

Police received a report about the incident at around 01.00 am.

The tourists told police they brought a table, bottle of wine, and bouquet to a helipad on Khao Phra Tamnak hill so that they could drink the wine in a romantic setting.

According to the victims, an unspecified number of assailants assaulted them and stole their money and mobile phones.

Police say one of the Russians was hit in the head with the wine bottle.

A volunteer police officer said he and his team encountered the couple prior to the attack and warned them about potential dangers.

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1420694016


-- Khaosod English 2015-01-08

[Just1Voice]

I'm sure they're in a rush to book next year's vacation, and tell all their friends back home what a wonderful place Thailand is.

[rasmus5150]

Romantic setting must have a different meaning for Russians. Their so called table is an overturned tub used for mixing cement. Their wine looks like Chinese made champagne (200 thb at Tesco/Lotus). But the rose and glasses taken from their hotel room is a nice touch.

[mcfish]

Why would you go anywhere in a foreign country in pitch black surrounds with no help in sight and wait to get mugged? They are lucky to be alive. Maybe they will have better luck in Brazil, Mexico, or Central park New York at night.

Fools

[Gsxrnz]

You just know you're having a bad day when you get smacked on the head with your own bottle of (Chinese) wine.

[Tham1]

Pretty sad when a couple not bothering anyone is attacked for no reason and robbed. LOSO Thais strike again and even if these brain dead zombies are caught they will be fined 500 baht or so and let go. This country is going to the dogs due to the corrupt Police and retarded locals

[OMGImInPattaya]

Romantic setting must have a different meaning for Russians. Their so called table is an overturned tub used for mixing cement. Their wine looks like Chinese made champagne (200 thb at Tesco/Lotus). But the rose and glasses taken from their hotel room is a nice touch.

Blame it on the dive in the Rubble.

[OMGImInPattaya]

Pattaya has a helipad?

[Basil B]

What is the News?

another robbery in Pattaya... Or there are still Russians around???

[balo]

What is the News?

another robbery in Pattaya... Or there are still Russians around???

The robbers are just helping TAT to get their numbers of arriving Russians down .

[petercool]

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[Manbing]

Nothing smacks of true romance like an upturned cement mixing bin, a plastic rose in a cheap vase ,I mean 'bouquet'; and a rooftop bevvy on the roof of a dirty building in stinking god awful Pattaya.

Surely there's a movie in this 'love for the ages' story?

[Manbing]

Romantic setting must have a different meaning for Russians. Their so called table is an overturned tub used for mixing cement. Their wine looks like Chinese made champagne (200 thb at Tesco/Lotus). But the rose and glasses taken from their hotel room is a nice touch.

Blame it on the dive in the Rubble.

Perhaps it was the rubble requiring the cement?

[LennyW]

Nothing smacks of true romance like an upturned cement mixing bin, a plastic rose in a cheap vase ,I mean 'bouquet'; and a rooftop bevvy on the roof of a dirty building in stinking god awful Pattaya.

Surely there's a movie in this 'love for the ages' story?

Not on the roof of any building, stinking or otherwise, it was on the helipad at Pratumnak hill.

[LennyW]

I'm sure they're in a rush to book next year's vacation, and tell all their friends back home what a wonderful place Thailand is.

Or maybe telling them how stupid they were to be wandering around an isolated dark area and how lucky they are to be alive.

[KamalaRider]

Romantic setting must have a different meaning for Russians. Their so called table is an overturned tub used for mixing cement. Their wine looks like Chinese made champagne (200 thb at Tesco/Lotus). But the rose and glasses taken from their hotel room is a nice touch.

It's their view on romantic attires, not yours.

It's the intention that counts, not how much money things cost and if the robbers wouldn't have showed up, I bet your sweet a** both of them would have enjoyed the occasion.

[alocacoc]

Video:

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[Barefoot]

I'm sure they're in a rush to book next year's vacation, and tell all their friends back home what a wonderful place Thailand is.

Or maybe telling them how stupid they were to be wandering around an isolated dark area and how lucky they are to be alive.

I have to agree. I know that isolated helipad, and I sure know better than to have a "romantic evening" getting drunk up there at 1AM. It's just asking for trouble. Tourists often employ no common sense and do things that they would not do back home.

[jpduggan]

Its OK it was just a bunch of Burmese labourers looking to get their cement mixing trough back!!!

[keebone]

Pattaya has a helipad?

At least 2 that I can think of.

[lee b]

not right, did they steal the table as i can't see one!!

[mok199]

IM SURPRISED anyone would even want to rob a russian,heaven forbid,you might have to ''communicate with them''..

[Dannyboy666]

Pattaya has a helipad?

a lot of buildings in N. Pattaya and Naclua have them...

[Dannyboy666]

The man pointing is The Squat Master...

[SOTIRIOS]

......'seeking quality tourists'........but......

...should everyone that visits Thailand expect to be robbed, beaten, raped or murdered.....

....simply because they are trying to enjoy themselves....minding their own business.....not bothering anyone.....???

....what sense does that make....

[CraigSchuler]

And their drinks never spilled?......That's talent!

[Ow fan wan]

Looks like Soi 4 Phratumnak? Anyone know?

Until the ICE epidemic is brought under control these muggings will be on the up. Pattaya now full of Thai junkies who will do anything to get their next fix.

[Ow fan wan]

And their drinks never spilled?......That's talent!

? I noticed that!

[maraudingscot]

Looks like the volunteer policeman could do with some new trousers!

[petercool]

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