webfact Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Aussie tourist arrested for bank robberyBANGKOK: -- An Australian tourist held up a commercial bank at Saphan Kwai with a toy gun and made off with 170,000 baht in cash this morning.But he was chased and arrested a few minutes later.The tourist was identified by police as Zachary A Colnin, 23.Pol Lt Sanit Mahatavorn, acting commissioner of Metropolitan Police Bureau, said the masked young tourist entered the Thanachart bank at Morchit branch in Saphan Kwai wearing a sunglass shortly after it opened with a handgun and shouted “money.”He said no more words after a frightened employee handed over cash in the drawer when the lone robber pointed the gun at her.He then ran out immediately towards Phaholyothin Soi 15.But passersby and Bang Sue police who happened to be around there saw the daring robbery and gave chase, the acting commissioner said.He was seized a few minutes later with the money in his bag.Upon arrest and questioning at Bang Sue police station, the tourist said he decided to bank robbery after he spent up all his money while staying for over a month.He said he chose the Thanachart bank because it was not busy during the morning hours and had few clients.Before the robbery, he made observation of the bank two days ago and decided to hold up today with a BB gun.He said he wanted the money to buy an air ticket for home in Australia.He took BTS train from Na Na to Saphan Kwai to conduct the bank robbery, Bang Sue police said.Bang Sue police escorted him to Thanachart bank Morchit branch late today for re-enactment of his bank robbery. Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/aussie-tourist-arrested-for-bank-robbery -- Thai PBS 2015-10-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicolas32 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 it's amazing what vulnerable people will do to get out of a bad situation..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canopus1969 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Muppet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Boyd Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Nice Holiday Extension at Bangkok Hilton,23 years old... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) More quality tourism. What more can one expect from a country built off the back of convict labor? Spoken like a true well breed upstanding muppet - Suggest a quick read of the following - just for your education ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Australian_inventions Edited October 19, 2015 by Artisi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Dumb and dumber comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannork Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 'All he shouted was "money!"'- now why didn't he go toTV's own Thai language forum and ask for a translation of: "Freeze! This is a hold-up, nobody moves and nobody gets hurt!" first. At the Buffalo bridge branch too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnzoRippo Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I live very close => phalyothin soï 15 gets no issue. Robery not well prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amerasianex Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Young and very very stupid. Not to easy to defend that one. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJohnson Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 More quality tourism. What more can one expect from a country built off the back of convict labor? Spoken like a true well breed upstanding muppet - Suggest a quick read of the following - just for your education ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Australian_inventions Well I was wondering how long it would take to get that kind of reaction. Almost a world record. It's called irony Sunshine! I'm from the Land Downunder and we have a sense of humor. It appears you've lost yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djayz Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 It would have been easier to ask family/friends back in Oz to wire him the airfare. Probably spent all his holiday money in Nana... wonder how many of his "darlings" will visit him in the slammer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicolas32 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Well he faces 25 years in Thai jail to think about his actions...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihalis Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Well, hope he enjoys Bkk hilton.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 More quality tourism. What more can one expect from a country built off the back of convict labor? Spoken like a true well breed upstanding muppet - Suggest a quick read of the following - just for your education ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Australian_inventions Well I was wondering how long it would take to get that kind of reaction. Almost a world record. It's called irony Sunshine! I'm from the Land Downunder and we have a sense of humor. It appears you've lost yours. I would not admit to it if I was you, apparently we are all bank robbers, pedophiles and drunks. hic ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB4 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Well he faces 25 years in Thai jail to think about his actions...... Is that really how long?! Poor guy. And they let murderers off with a fine....if they're Thai of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 it's amazing what vulnerable people will do to get out of a bad situation..? Vulnerable? How is he vulnerable? ...ah, I understand, because he is stupid which makes him vulnerable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbaki Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 More quality tourism. What more can one expect from a country built off the back of convict labor?Spoken like a true well breed upstanding muppet - Suggest a quick read of the following - just for your education ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Australian_inventions Well I was wondering how long it would take to get that kind of reaction. Almost a world record. It's called irony Sunshine! I'm from the Land Downunder and we have a sense of humor. It appears you've lost yours. I would not admit to it if I was you, apparently we are all bank robbers, pedophiles and drunks. hic ! I'm from Australia as well and it's built on more than convict labor start learning a bit about your own history.As far as the bank robber is concerned, lock him up we don't want want him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis7 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Another Australian making news headline today ... I guess it's Aussie week here in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 More quality tourism. What more can one expect from a country built off the back of convict labor? Dont be saying things like that...i made a light hearted comment like this one time and ended up being stalked by poster on the forum and on the pm who was posting some really psychotic stuff on the pm.... an absolute fruit loop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentham Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 More quality tourism. What more can one expect from a country built off the back of convict labor? Yeah - convicts all from Great Britain where you obviously come from. Mr. indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Well he faces 25 years in Thai jail to think about his actions...... And then what a convict ship back to Aussie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPI Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 More quality tourism. What more can one expect from a country built off the back of convict labor? Spoken like a true well breed upstanding muppet - Suggest a quick read of the following - just for your education ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Australian_inventions Well I was wondering how long it would take to get that kind of reaction. Almost a world record. It's called irony Sunshine! I'm from the Land Downunder and we have a sense of humor. It appears you've lost yours. I would not admit to it if I was you, apparently we are all bank robbers, pedophiles and drunks. hic ! Hang on, I resemble that remark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 More quality tourism. What more can one expect from a country built off the back of convict labor? Yeah - convicts all from Great Britain where you obviously come from. Mr. indeed. You mean Aussie surely ? as the poster has already clarifed he is a skippy Whats has happened to the Aussie sense of humour ? They are sounding more and more like USers everyday...everything so serious and literal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Muppet Spot on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Well at least NOW he doesn't have to buy a retune ticket no more.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abitmiffed Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Ha ha, send us a postcard from bang kwang I hear it's a lovely part of Thailand this time of year, great views, lots of spooning to be done. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 More quality tourism. What more can one expect from a country built off the back of convict labor? Dont be saying things like that...i made a light hearted comment like this one time and ended up being stalked by poster on the forum and on the pm who was posting some really psychotic stuff on the pm.... an absolute fruit loop Was he an Aussie ? The fruit loop I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expat1 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 To quote the great Bugs Bunny..."what a maroon." That boy needs to be removed from the gene pool anyone that stupid should not be allowed to procreate. What did he think would happen, young farang running down street with fake gun and cash in hand with Thais in pursuit. Logic dictates only one outcome to that scenario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiduncankk Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 170,000 baht, obviously fond of business class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyinasia Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 At least he won't have to worry about that money for his ticket, he won't be needing it for quite some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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