Frenchman caught up in South Pattaya attempted necklace snatch



PATTAYA: -- A 28 year old Frenchman was lucky not to lose his gold necklace following an attempt at stealing the item by two Thai men, in front of a South Pattaya Hotel on Thursday Morning.

Pattaya Police were made aware of the incident which occurred in front of the PRS Hotel in Soi 17 off Pattaya Third Road, just before 11am.

Officers arrived and met with the victim, Mr. Jean-Christophe Bailly, who had sustained a minor injury to his shoulder but was still in possession of his necklace. Police circulated descriptions of the two men wanted in connection with the case and they were intercepted by officer’s close-by on Pattaya Third Road.

Khun Sakda aged 19 and Khun Pittaya aged 18 were arrested and taken to the victim who formally identified them as the two men involved in the attempted necklace snatch. Both were taken to Pattaya Police Station where it was discovered that Khun Sakda was on bail relating to a similar crime.

Full story: http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/167999/frenchman-caught-up-in-south-pattaya-attempted-necklace-snatch/


-- Pattaya One 2015-01-30

On bail for a similar crime means an automatic doubling of the fine. That will be B400 thank you very much and next time cover your face!

On bail for a similar crime means an automatic doubling of the fine. That will be B400 thank you very much and next time cover your face!

They should hand-cuff him to a pole on Third Road for 3 days with a shirt that says "THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS TO THIEVES".

I'm surprised that the two Thais would take on the Frenchman. He looks more than capable of defending himself. I would have thought they would have called in at least 4 to 6 more thugs before taking him on.