Thai arrested for allegedly snatching bags from tourists

[Thaivisa News]

Ayutthaya:- A 24-year-old Thai man was arrested for having allegedly snatching bags from foreign tourists riding bike to see ancient site of the ancient town of Ayutthaya.

Kwan Kerdsin, a resident of Mueang Ayutthaya district, admitted to police that he preyed on foreign tourists who rode bicycles and left their bags in the front basket of their bike.

Kwan admitted that he had snatched bags from tourists four times during the past month. He rode his motorcycle to catch up with his preys and snatched their bags and sped off.

Kwan’s arrest was announced by Ayutthaya police chief Pol Maj Gen Sermkid Sitthichaikarn.

Police displayed two digital cameras, a selfie stick, a mobile phone, a power bank, and a bag that Kwan had allegedly snatched from his victims. His black and yellow Honda Zoomer X was also displayed as an evidence.

Kwan said he rode the motorcycle to hunt for his preys at tourist sites in the province. He eyed foreign tourists who left their bags in bicycle’s basket or carrying it over their shoulder.

He said he sold the stolen items and used the money to buy methamphetamine.

After the press conference, Sermkid and other police officers took Kwan to reenact the alleged crime on Naresuan Road where there are several restaurants and guesthouses.

The re-enactment drew attention of a lot foreign tourists and local people.

During the re-enactment, Kwan demonstrated how he rode his motorcycle to look at the valuables of a tourist in a bicycle’s basket. He road past the bike and made a u-turn and came back to snatch the bag.

[FireMedic]

Why does it say "allegedly" when he turns himself in and admits it?

[arunsakda]

I don't know but refreshing. In other countries the media often says that when suspects are in fact assumed innocent until found guilty by independent judicial authorities.

[phoenixdoglover]

"After the press conference, Sermkid and other police officers took Kwan to reenact the alleged crime on Naresuan Road where there are several restaurants and guesthouses."

Reenact..... the....... alleged........ crime.

Say it real slow.

Nope, doesn't make sense.

[ggt]

Add another factor to the list of available displays of "Thainess"...tourist seldom hear about these criminals from tour companies...can not be too careful when protecting your valuables...

[SOTIRIOS]

....alleged implies that he may not be charged....even with his confession...and so much evidence...

...sounds about right.....

...but only for ............

[deecee10]

Police reenactments are such perverse publicity stunts, especially in the cases when the accused pleads innocence.

[Searat7]

What amazes me is that the RTP often get suspect to admit to a pattern of similar crimes committed before they were caught in the instance being described. I can't imagine why the suspects would do this....just digging themselves into a deeper hole.

[Luxfare]

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....alleged implies that he may not be charged....even with his confession...and so much evidence...

...sounds about right.....

...but only for ............

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Police reenactments are such perverse publicity stunts, especially in the cases when the accused pleads innocence.

Alleged means he's yet to be charged or convicted. With Thai laws on defamation of character it's always smart to say alleged instead of the scumbag did it- that's up to the courts to decide..... but hey, why stop you having a dig at Thailand huh?

[klauskunkel]

Kwan’s arrest was announced by Ayutthaya police chief Pol Maj Gen Sermkid Sitthichaikarn.

Ayutthaya police chief calls Korat police chief: "What you got to announce this morning? I have only a snatcher!"

"Oh, I have a jaywalker, but Bangkok police chief has it worse - he's got a litterer. So, your snatcher will steal our headlines this morning, you lucky dog!'

[mikiea]

naw........ to easy :-)

[bangon04]

Why does it say "allegedly" when he turns himself in and admits it?

Because we all know that no Thai would actually do such a thing.....

[ldiablo]

Another quality person for the monkhood.

[Ghostnigel]

"It couldnt have been me officer, i was high as a kite on drugs when the 'alleged' crimes were commited!"