A disturbing armed robbery took place in East Pattaya where three women were forced to kneel before the gunman and threatend with execution. The incident happened at the Best Form Thai Herbal Shop at moo 5 of Soi Neun Plun Wab close to the Chalong Fresh Food Market Market.
Two robbers arrived on a Honda Sonic motorbike and entered the shop with guns drawn. The three ladies in the shop at the time - Khun Sirirat aged 30, the owner of the herbal shop and her Mother Khun Lookchin aged 63 along with a shop worker Khun Chalisar aged 33 were forced to kneel at gunpoint whilst the owner was told to open the safe which contained a 40,000 Baht gold necklace and a 10,000 Baht gold ring along with 20,000 Baht in cash.
Before they left with the loot shots were fired at the women. Khun Chalisar sustained head injuries. The robbers fled on their motorcycle. Local residents alerted by the commotion and sound of shots fired rushed to provide assistance.
The police have good images from inside and outside the shop and are actively seeking the robbers one of whom is thought to be a disgruntled ex-employee of the shop.
