Thai man arrested for armed Pattaya motorcycle robbery

A 46 year old Thai man has been arrested for allegedly holding a woman at knifepoint and robbing her of her motorcycle and cash near Pattaya. The Huai Yai police swooped in on Chae Khongouamthangam yesterday, September 29, in the Huai Yai area of Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province.

Chae stands accused of stealing a red-and-black Honda Wave motorcycle and 1,000 baht in cash from a Thai woman in a secluded area near Chak Nok Reservoir. The shocking incident unfolded at 1.36am the previous day when Chae approached the victim at Pattaya Beach, lured her to a remote spot under the guise of hanging out, only to brandish a knife and rob her before fleeing.

Despite Chae’s claims that the crime was not planned, the police have charged him with “robbery at night.” He remains in police custody as the investigation continues.

The swift action by local police highlights their unwavering commitment to keeping Pattaya safe and secure.

In related news, a woman reportedly fell victim to a robbery involving her car, cash, and mobile phone in a deserted area before the suspect fled on a motorcycle. The police are investigating the case but remain sceptical about its authenticity.

Around 1.36am on September 27, Prakasit Paladech, an investigator from Huay Yai Police Station in Chon Buri, received a report of a robbery. The incident occurred on the outer road of Chaknok Reservoir, Moo 4, Huay Yai subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri.

Following the report, he informed his superior, Police Colonel Surakit In-am, and led a team of patrol officers and investigators to the scene.

At the location, they encountered the victim, a 43 year old woman identified as A (a pseudonym). She sought help from locals and was visibly shaken. She recounted the incident to the officers, explaining that she had been riding with the suspect, a man estimated to be around 35 to 40 years old and of tall and large build.

The suspect deceived her by promising to take her on an outing. They were riding her own Honda Wave motorcycle, with the registration number 2กถ 717 from Korat, and had departed from Pattaya Beach.