webfact Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Breaking News: Armed robbery at Phuket massage parlourDarawan NaknakhonThe two who entered the premises were caught on CCTV footage.PHUKET: Police are currently searching for five men who were involved in the armed robbery of a Phuket massage Sunday night.Police have stated that there were five men involved in the robbery. Two wearing motorcycle helmets, and one carrying a gun, walked in the shop and threatened all the workers in that parlour. The others were waiting outside. One was seen on CCTV camera holding a gun.It is believed the robbers got away with around 400,000 Baht in cash. They left the scene on a motorcycle.Police are currently searching for those involved.Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/breaking-news-armed-robbery-at-phuket-massage-parlour-51743.php-- Phuket News 2015-04-06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kmj Posted April 6, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2015 Inside job I bet, who knew they had 400k in the shop... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlehead Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I had no idea that massage was so profitable. At 300 baht per massage, that's well over 1,000 massages. Is that in a day or two? Or don't they go to the bank? I wonder where this big profitable massage parlor is? You'd think they'd at least tell you THAT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitawatWatawit Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 ^^^ Fiddlehead, let me throw in the word "soapy" to help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keestha Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Inside job I bet, who knew they had 400k in the shop... Yes. Impossible that a massage parlour, even a big and expensive soapy with movie star look a likes makes this type of money in one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 "They left the scene on a motorcycle" I know it is a fairly common sight to see 5 people on a motorcycle, but with two of them wearing full facial helmets? Dead give away. They should be in custody soon......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post huahinjoe Posted April 6, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2015 They chasing them now... 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitawatWatawit Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 ^^^ Take a bow, Joe. You've won post of the day already. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikrit Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> They chasing them now... alt=w00t.gif> Key stone cops springs to mind !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steelepulse Posted April 6, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2015 They chasing them now... Red card for these guys, no helmets. 1800 baht right there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK1 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) Phuket appears to be in the midst of a crime spree as result of perhaps the release of over 200 pardon detainees on Saturday...Fast & Furious 5 Edited April 6, 2015 by MK1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee b Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Inside job I bet, who knew they had 400k in the shop... Yep you just beat me to it, I'm shocked a massage parlour would ever have that kind of cash any time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob4you Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 6 police on a motorcycle looking for 5 robbers on a motorcycle. Should be a great chase scene, hope they film it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Deerhunter Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) I had no idea that massage was so profitable. At 300 baht per massage, that's well over 1,000 massages. Is that in a day or two? Or don't they go to the bank? I wonder where this big profitable massage parlor is? You'd think they'd at least tell you THAT. What makes you think any successful business in LOS takes all, or even the majority of it's money to the bank? BTW a word to the newbies. "Massage is not always just Massage in Phuket, or other Thai tourist hot spots. Some people would say that business is great now, and they made all that in the 4 days since Martial Law ended. 555 Edited April 6, 2015 by The Deerhunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Phuket armed robbery unfolds in front of touristsPhuket – Two armed suspects fled with 500,000 baht following a robbery in front of 10 Chinese tourists who were waiting for massage services at a spa, provincial police said yesterday.Police suspect the robbery to be an insider’s job and are trying to track down the two suspects and a driver for getaway motorcycle.Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/815195-phuket-armed-robbery-unfolds-in-front-of-tourists/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapout Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 the sign out front of th establishment may advertise massage but i suspect its not a 200 baht a hour establishment as normally springs to mind. if the dalily take was 400k the police search for them. may be the least worries the 5 suspects have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrysum Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Maybe their wives were working there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 According to another news site, this was a spa on the Chinese tour bus circuit and it was payday. Definitely an inside job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 According to another news site, this was a spa on the Chinese tour bus circuit and it was payday. Definitely an inside job. How many staff did they have ? 10 customers, so maybe 15 staff, paid every 2 weeks. Pay roll not even close to the amount (claimed) stolen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocicat Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I love the post with the 6 cops on the motorbike. Good work!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xen Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Interesting situation . Was the business protected and by whom or was it a ploy to make the owners aware of the wisdom investing in insurance from a particular source . If it was protected then the fools who did the job have a bigger problem than how to spend the spoils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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