Danger in the Bars: Purse Thief on Loose in Pattaya Drinking Holes

CCTV video capture of the purse thief in action.
CCTV video capture of the purse thief in action.

Watch your valuables while drinking in Pattaya. A purse thief is walking into bars and stealing valuables.

The Pattaya purse thief struck again Sunday, stealing more than 120,000 baht worth of items from a bar on Soi Honey.

The purse thief, who is believed to be a woman, is described as being about 152 cm. tall with short hair. She was wearing a black dress and a black hat at the time of the theft.

The victim, Siriphon, said she left her purse on the bar while she went to the restroom. When she returned, the purse was gone. Inside the purse were a brand name wallet, brand name eyeglasses, and a diamond bracelet.

CCTV footage from the bar shows the purse thief walking past the bar and then turning around and entering the bar. She then walks up to the table where Siriphon was sitting and takes the purse. She then walks out of the bar and disappears.

Pattaya police are investigating the theft. They are asking for anyone with information about the thief to come forward.

This is the second time in a week that a purse has been stolen from a bar in Pattaya. On May 20, a woman had her purse stolen from a bar on Soi Buakhao. The thief in that case is also believed to be a woman.

The police are warning people to be careful about leaving their purses unattended in bars. They are also asking people to report any suspicious activity to the police.

More information about the first theft

The first theft occurred on May 20 at a bar on Soi Buakhao. The victim, who has asked to remain anonymous, said she left her purse on the bar while she went to the restroom. When she returned, the purse was gone. Inside the purse were a brand name wallet, cash, and a credit card.

The victim reported the theft to the Pattaya police. The police are investigating the purse thief, but have not made any arrests.

The police are warning people to be careful about leaving their purses unattended in bars. They are also asking people to report any suspicious activity to the police.

Possible motives for the thefts

The police have not released any information about the possible motives for the purse thief. However, there are a few possible explanations.

One possibility is that the thief is simply looking for cash. Purses often contain cash, credit cards, and other valuables.

Another possibility is that the thief is targeting specific items. For example, the thief in the first theft may have been targeting the brand name wallet.

It is also possible that the thief is working with someone else. For example, the thief may be casing bars for potential victims and then passing information to a partner who then steals the purses.

Pattaya Police Seek Public’s Help in Purse Thief Investigation

Pattaya police are asking for the public’s help in their investigation into the two purse thefts that have occurred in the past week.

The police are asking anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area of the thefts to come forward. They are also asking anyone who may have any information about the identity of the thief to contact the police.

The police are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the thief.

Anyone with information about the thefts is asked to contact the Pattaya City Police Station at (038) 425-222.

Thefts Affect Local Businesses

The two purse thefts have had a negative impact on local businesses in Pattaya. Many bars and restaurants have reported a decrease in business since the thefts occurred.

Business owners are concerned that the thefts will continue and that they will eventually have to close their businesses. They are asking the police to do more to catch the thief and to prevent future thefts.

The police have said that they are doing everything they can to catch the thief. They are asking for the public’s help in their investigation and they are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the thief.