webfact Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Pattaya: Russian tourists robbed in midnight attack at knife point Picture: Ruk Siam News Ruk Siam News reported on Facebook that a Russian couple had been robbed at knife point by two men in a black pick-up with no plates. The Russians told Pol Maj Saijai Khamjunla that they had been walking back to the Laguna Beach hotel in Thepprasit Soi 17 when they were confronted by two men. The husband resisted but armed with a knife they grabbed a shoulder bag and attempted to drive off. The Russian managed to grab hold of a wing mirror that was damaged as the assailants escaped into the night after the attack at 12.30 am on Wednesday. The bag contained only a phone and a few documents. A patrol was sent to the area and CCTV is being studied to get a lead in the case. Source: Ruk Siam News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-09-19 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 23 minutes ago, webfact said: attack at 12.30 am on Wednesday The night is still young .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 No number plates huh? you wait until the cops will get ya fella... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Next headline? "Russian charged with damaging black truck" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 I did tell my family in England who wanted to come way up here but first Patts on the way as a family resort. After a lot of chat I suggested not for my family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 This cannot happen in a World first class family resort, the villains if caught, should be charged with robbery in time of darkness,and bringing Pattaya in to disrepute! regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 I wonder how often that happens and how often it is not in the news. A friend was stabbed on Sukhumvit a couple of years ago. He survived - just about. It was never in the news. And I am pretty sure that was not the only unreported incident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 1 hour ago, webfact said: The Russian managed to grab hold of a wing mirror but mirror was too quick for him and winged it away .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 The couple should have been russian to get back to their room, then they may have never been robbed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropposurfer Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Disgraceful ... sullying the reputation of this world class family resort!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 I'm so pleased that the Burmese robbers didn't rob any Chinese people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin612 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 5 hours ago, soalbundy said: I'm so pleased that the Burmese robbers didn't rob any Chinese people Chinese people go out as a group, 2 robbers vs 20 Chinese? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soistalker Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Probably royal thai policemen who were on, or off, duty. There would be zero way to catch them. And even if caught, the other cops wouldn't even file a report. Thais know they can rob and hurt foreigners, and they will either not be caught (probable), or the police will not do anything about it. Its bad for tourism and Thailand's image to bring these events to light and uphold the rule of law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 18 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: I wonder how often that happens and how often it is not in the news. A friend was stabbed on Sukhumvit a couple of years ago. He survived - just about. It was never in the news. And I am pretty sure that was not the only unreported incident. I confidently believe the Western news reporting networks have been told to cut down on the number of such reports due to the negative image on tourism. Some years ago there were many more and I just don't believe the police have got a grip of things, it takes a bribe to get them to react mostly, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Reading the Thai Facebook page , it is clear that most comments are very worried about the tourist numbers going down this year and incidents like this are not helping. Pattaya is going down the drain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KneeDeep Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 I've seen a few lone female tourists walking in that area at night in order to reach their accommodation. I will always make sure they get to their accommodation safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayaout Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 In soviet Russia. Victims rob you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 32 minutes ago, KneeDeep said: I've seen a few lone female tourists walking in that area at night in order to reach their accommodation. I will always make sure they get to their accommodation safely. Did you score? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 2 hours ago, jacko45k said: I just don't believe the police have got a grip of things, it takes a bribe to get them to react mostly, Mostly? They are too busy to react to crime, robbing road-users at numerous stick-ups. Two more foreigners who will go home and spread the good news about Thailand and how important tourists are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 6 hours ago, soistalker said: Probably royal thai policemen who were on, or off, duty. There would be zero way to catch them. And even if caught, the other cops wouldn't even file a report. Thais know they can rob and hurt foreigners, and they will either not be caught (probable), or the police will not do anything about it. Its bad for tourism and Thailand's image to bring these events to light and uphold the rule of law. An interesting hypothesis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 22 hours ago, ezzra said: No number plates huh? you wait until the cops will get ya fella... 500 baht please ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Prophet Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 While incidents like this get the attention of the news media, they are still relatively rare in Thailand and in Pattaya, in particular. No one will (or should) adjust their vacation plans because of a story like this. The real problem with tourism in Thailand is economic -- a Baht that is unjustifiably (artificially) strong, a Pound and US Dollar that are justifiably weak (and getting weaker by the week) and a weak European economy. If the economic conditions change/improve for tourists, they will return in large numbers -- "fix it and they will come...". Until then, the expat community can enjoy the quiet and suffer with the strong Baht.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinners Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 On 9/19/2019 at 11:02 AM, toofarnorth said: I did tell my family in England who wanted to come way up here but first Patts on the way as a family resort. After a lot of chat I suggested not for my family. Yeah as they'd be way too scared coming to Pattaya. I mean nothing ever happens like this in England but Pattaya, man it's such an evil place. <deleted> stick with the jungle mate but stop making ignorant posts based on an event that could and does happen everywhere. Including 'up there'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyboy2018 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 On 9/19/2019 at 5:02 AM, toofarnorth said: I did tell my family in England who wanted to come way up here but first Patts on the way as a family resort. After a lot of chat I suggested not for my family. Good man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyboy2018 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 On 9/20/2019 at 12:31 AM, KneeDeep said: I've seen a few lone female tourists walking in that area at night in order to reach their accommodation. I will always make sure they get to their accommodation safely. Creepy scary guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KneeDeep Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 4 hours ago, sunnyboy2018 said: Creepy scary guy! That must be why they jump on my bike and I whisk them home. Do you have any friends in the real world? I'm sure that you don't have any here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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