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Ice-cream vendor robbed
Drunk man accidently kills best friend
The Dongtan Police recently received a report of a death following a car incident outside rented rooms in Soi Chaiyapruek 3. Quickly arriving at the scene they discovered a Mitsubishi Strada pickup truck, which had slammed into a mango tree, unfortunately killing Khun Poramet Nooring, aged 41, a construction worker, who had been sleeping off a hangover in a hammock in the tree, when he was crushed in the incident. Scattered around the accident spot were numerous whisky bottles, belonging to the dead man, the driver of the truck, and many of their co-workers. Police also discovered a green Ford pickup truck, belonging to one of the residents, which had been damaged in the accident.
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The driver of the pickup truck, Khun Rot Sinchai, aged 24, an electrician, had done a runner after the accident, however, police discovered him hiding close by within fifteen minutes. Upon his capture he explained that he had been terrified, and not thinking straight, had decided to get as far away from the situation as possible. He explained to the police officers the events that had led to the tragic accident. The two men were very good friends and had been spending a pleasant evening with fellow workers having a few whiskies after a hard days work. At around midnight, the dead man, Mr. Poramet, decided that he had drunk enough and would call it a night; he walked over to the mango tree and went to sleep
in the hammock. A short time later, the rest of the group decided that they too had had enough and would call it a night, however the driver of the vehicle, and his friend, Boy, decided that the evening was still young and they would go out to continue the party. Being very drunk, and not thinking of the possible repercussions, they borrowed their boss’s truck, and Mr. Sinchai, despite the fact that he had never driven before, though it would be a good idea if he drove. Getting into the drivers seat, and having very little idea what he was doing, he started the engine, put it into gear, and slammed his foot onto the accelerator. He scratched along the side of the green pickup truck, and with no control whatsoever, he continued at high speed to run over the mattress where they had all been drinking a short time before, and smashed into the hammock in the mango tree, instantly killing his friend and co-worker. Despite being in tears and devastated by his actions, the police arrested him and he was taken to the station and charged with careless driving, causing damage to another vehicle, and causing death by dangerous driving. No doubt he will get his day in court shortly.
A young man, Khun Roongpetch Phanboon, aged 17, an Ice-Cream vendor, recently attended the Pattaya Police Station to report that he had been robbed, he had sustained a bruised face, cut lips and other superficial wounds in the attack. He explained to the officers that he had been out on his vending bicycle all day and into the night trying to sell his ice-cream. After he had met his boss to clear the day’s sales, in the Soi Carrefour area, he went off to get something to eat. While he was making the short trip back to his room, three teenagers on a green Honda Wave motorcycle
approached him, and pressing a gun to his head, demanded that he hand over all his money. His initial reaction was to escape, however, they managed to grab hold of him and used the gun to smack him
around the face and beating him up, before they searched him and stole all his money. They managed to escape with 1,300 baht, the proceeds from his whole day of selling
Young snatchers caught The Pattaya Police were recently informed that a tourist had had her bag snatched at the junction in front of the Grand Condo Development in Thepprasit Road. Upon arrival the officers were confronted by two very distressed tourists, Miss Chantima Chuayraksa, aged 25, from the Chaiyapoom province and her husband, Mr. Andries Gerrit Hendrik, aged 50, from the Netherlands. Miss Chantima, explained to the officers that as she was riding her motorcycle, with her husband on the back, after eating at a restaurant in Jomtien, they were approached by two Thai Men on a blue Honda Wave. The passenger suddenly snatched he handbag which contained over 200,000 baht worth of cash and valuables and the two sped off in the direction
of Thepprasit Road. The keen eyed young lady had managed to make a note of the motorcycles number plate number, and when the police arrived, a description of the two youths, along with
details of their bike, was radioed out to fellow officers. It was not too long before the two were apprehended close to the Thepprasit Weekend Market, before they could escape along Sukhumvit Road, by fellow officers and with the help of some local residents. Once the two were taken into custody, it was discovered that they were only boys,
Ladyboy pickpocket thief caught At around 5.00am recently the Pattaya Police received a report from local residents that they had captured a ladyboy thief, who had just parted a tourist and his money near to Walking Street and Bali Hai Pier. Upon arrival at the location, the police were confronted by the angry residents, and the old ladyboy, who had the evidence of 1,000 baht hidden under his wig. The victim from Kuwait,
Mr. Meshal Alsuwaileh, aged 22, explained to the officers that he had just exited a night entertainment venue with his friends, and they were on their way back to the VC Hotel where they are staying. The group was approached by the ladyboy, and not being interested, the young man refused to have anything to do with him. Much to the amusement of his friends, the ladyboy refused to be put off and kept kissing, hugging
ice-cream. The youths took off on their motorcycle in the direction of Central Pattaya Road. When he had sufficiently recovered, he made his way back to his colleagues and boss and explained what had happened. Their advice was to go to the police station and make a report, he won’t get his money back, however it was the right thing to do, and hopefully the thieves could be brought to justice. The police have made a report of the incident, however, despite putting out a description of the youths over the radio, no reported sights of them was made. The search will continue. Bank, aged 14, and Es, aged 15, who both attend secondary school at the Ban Nernplabwan School. They tried to dispose of the evidence by throwing it away; however, it was already too late. The two victims were delighted to by the return of their valuables, and the two young men were taken to the police station for further questioning. They both confessed to the robbery, claiming this was the first time either of them had done anything like this. They explained that as they rode past the couple, the bag, hanging loosely over her shoulder, was too much of a temptation, and they decided on the spur of the moment to help themselves. They were going to use the money to enjoy a fun filled evening out in the Pattaya hot spots. Far from enjoying the hot spots, the two young men were taken to the police station to await the arrival of their parents. and putting his hands in the young tourist’s pockets. The young man, feeling very uncomfortable, started to make a scene and the ladyboy made a break for freedom. Despite this bid for freedom, local residents, quickly realising what was happening, apprehended the ladyboy before he could make good his escape, and detained him until the police arrived. The ladyboy confessed that due to his age, it was very difficult for him to get customers, and that he had tried to steal the money in order to pay the rent on his room. It was very difficult to make a living with the present economic situation and his approaching years. The man was taken to the police station where he was charged and will have to await his day in court.