Pattaya —
Pattaya police arrested two transgender suspects for stealing from Indian and Turkish tourists.
At 6:00 PM on January 23rd, Pol. Col. Navin Theerawit, Superintendent of Pattaya Police Station, held a press conference to announce the arrest of two transgender individuals who were reportedly involved in two recent theft cases against Indian and Turkish tourists.
The police arrested Kachaphaphak or “Sara,” 42, under an arrest warrant issued by the Pattaya Provincial Court on January 22nd, 2025. The suspect was charged with theft at night. On January 19th, at approximately 11:25 PM, Kachaphaphak allegedly stole a gold necklace from an Indian tourist near Pattaya Beach, in front of the Hard Rock Hotel.
The police also arrested Samai, 39, under an arrest warrant issued by the Pattaya Provincial on January 23rd, 2025. The suspect was charged with theft at night using a vehicle to facilitate the crime, transport stolen property, and evade capture. On January 22nd, at around 4:30 AM, Samai allegedly pickpocketed a Turkish tourist on Pattaya Second Road, opposite a hotel on Soi 8.
Police seized evidence from the suspects, including twelve $100 bills, one black fabric handbag, and one gray dress worn by one of the suspects during the crime.
During questioning, both suspects reportedly admitted to the crimes. They stated that after stealing valuables, they would sell them and use the money to visit male host bars. Once the money ran out, they would commit theft again, targeting tourists who walked alone late at night, appeared drunk, and wore necklaces or carried wallets while walking along the beach or in less crowded areas.
The two suspects have been handed over to the Pattaya Police Station investigators for legal proceedings.
Pattaya police also remind tourists to be aware of their surroundings, be suspicious of friendly strangers trying to touch them, and not to carry large amounts of cash or wear expensive jewelry when out and about in Pattaya.
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