Two men arrested for robberies as Phuket police search for third man
Tanyaluk Sakoot


Two suspects arrested in connection with robberies on Jan 7 and Jan 8. Photo provided by Thung Thong Police

PHUKET: -- Police yesterday (Jan 13) arrested two suspects in connection with two robberies of foreigners that took place on Thursday (Jan 7) and Friday (Jan 8) last week. They are currently looking for one more suspect alleged to also be involved.

Following up on two separates incidents in which a British woman was robbed last Thursday and a Russian man last Friday Jan 8, Thung Thong police yesterday arrested 23-year-old Thiradet “Oat” Chotika for his alleged involvement in the crimes.

Police discovered Thiradet's alleged involvement in the robberies through CCTV footage of the incident last Thursday, prompting the issuance of an arrest warrant.

When making the arrest, Thiradet was found to be in possession of a Sony compact camera which police believe was robbed from the Russian man last Friday, said Supt Chuawalit.

After Thiradet's arrest, police obtained information leading to the apprehension of Supachai “Toei” Chotpram, 20, whose owns the motorbike used in the robberies. During the arrest, they found in his possession a black iPhone 5 which matched the description of one of the items stolen in the first robbery on Jan 7, said Supt Chuawalit.

Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/two-men-arrested-for-robberies-as-phuket-police-search-for-third-man-55780.php


-- Phuket News 2016-01-14

What is with this cover up the faces idea ? Maybe others who have been robbed might be able to identify !

Can someone explain the purpose of the picture? I can't come up with *anything*.

And nobody is pointing.

Can someone explain the purpose of the picture? I can't come up with *anything*.

To save us the displeasure of seeing two ugly assh#les

i think that is because they can pay the fine and be out on the streets doing the same thing tomorrow.laughable. you can't make this shit up can you.

Can someone explain the purpose of the picture? I can't come up with *anything*.

Maybe someone from The Phuket News can shed some light on this?

My guess would be that they do not want the 3rd accomplice to get wind of the fact that they have been arrested, while at the same time able to show some action on tourists.

Speculation....I know....

These 2 small-time robbers surely have some connections. That's why their faces cannot be shown - somebody will pay a "fine" and they will be out on the streets in 2-3 hours without any charges.