Honda Wave goodbye: Café worker’s motorbike snatched in Pattaya
A motorbike theft has rocked Central Pattaya, with a 28 year old café worker left distraught after his red and black Honda Wave was snatched. The incident occurred yesterday, October 27, at around 1.48pm in the Soi Yume area, and CCTV footage captured the moment the thief made off with Surapong Trakulphon’s bike.
In the shocking video, a man in a blue T-shirt and long trousers can be seen mounting the bike and pushing it away with his foot. The stolen motorbike, bearing the licence plate “จนว 797” from Chon Buri, is vital to Surapong, who is still paying it off and relies on it for his daily commute and work.
Surapong called on the public for assistance in recovering his stolen vehicle.
“I need this motorbike for my daily commute and work.”
Anyone with information about the theft is urged to contact Surapong directly at 094-963-8250 or notify Pattaya City Police.
In related news, a bicycle worth 15,000 baht was stolen from a Pattaya journalist, with the thief casually inflating the tyres before riding away, leaving a bag of sticky rice and pork behind.
CCTV footage from an apartment in Soi Thetsaban 1, Moo 1, Huai Yai Subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province, captured the thief in action. The individual, identified as a Thai man, was seen wearing a black shirt and shorts and carrying a black backpack.
In other news, a Thai man on the run from the law took a reckless plunge from the fifth floor of a building, crashing onto a pickup truck and suffering serious injuries. The audacious escape came just hours after he had stolen a motorcycle and sought refuge in a nearby dormitory.
On October 23, officers from Khlong Luang Police Station in Pathum Thani received a tip-off from their counterparts at Wang Noi Police Station in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya about a suspect linked to motorcycle theft. The suspect, identified as 39 year old Anurut, was allegedly holed up in a dormitory on Soi Nakhon Chai Villa, Soi 1, in Khlong Nueng subdistrict.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news.
Why is the motorbike theft in Central Pattaya particularly impactful for Surapong?
The motorbike is essential for his daily commute and work, and he is still paying it off.
How might the theft of Surapong’s motorbike affect his daily life and job performance?
Without his motorbike, Surapong may struggle to get to work, potentially impacting his job performance and financial stability.
What if the thief in the CCTV footage is not caught soon?
Surapong may face prolonged distress and financial strain, and the thief could continue committing similar crimes.
How can the public assist in resolving the motorbike theft case in Central Pattaya?
By providing any information they have about the theft to Surapong or the Pattaya City Police.
What measures can be taken to prevent motorbike thefts in Pattaya in the future?
Enhanced security, public awareness campaigns, and increased surveillance could help deter such crimes.
