Pattaya Police are utilising the power of the press to get their road safety messages across to the general public. Journalists and other members of the media being invited to observe and report on the activities of the fine boys in brown as they set up extra traffic checkpoints across the region.
In Na Jomtien near Pattaya the highway traffic officers assisted by Pattaya police volunteers set up checkpoints at the crossroads by the region 2 Prosecutors building a place for reasons I won't go into I know very well. The crossroads is a busy spot with the main road to Huay Yai district crossing the multi lane Chonburi to Sattahip Sukhumvit Road highway.
The police are on the look out for motorcyclists and their passengers riding without helmets and peering through windows to spot motorists too lazy to click on their seat belts. When a stop is made paperwork is scrutinised, registration documents, driving licences and the like.
Whilst the journalists were there one motorist whose breath seemed to suggest that more attention was warranted. He was asked to blow into a breathalyser which suggested that he may have partaken of Seang Som rather than Som Tam. A group of teenage motorcyclists were pulled up for a chat. They turned out to be clean and their paperwork even cleaner.
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Tuesday, 30 December 2014
Thursday, 4 December 2014
Russian Arrested at Jomtien Gym for exporting Steroids
Pattaya Immigration police arrested a Russian body builder who is accused of sending Steroids back home to Russia. 47 year old Russian national Mr. Igor Cherkesov was taken into custody at a gym in in Soi Watboon, Jomtien by Pattaya Immigration officials accompanied by Thai military officers.
The arrest follows up on an international warrant issued by Russian authorities who want Mr. Cherkesov to be returned to Russia to face drugs charges for his illegal steroids importation business.
It is thought that he bought the steroids from a local Thai agent who supplied the muscle enhancement drugs to the Russian who then exported them back to Russia where they were sold for a large profit. Mr. Cherkesov was taken to Pattaya Police Station where pending a Court appearance he faces eventual deportation to Russia.
The arrest follows up on an international warrant issued by Russian authorities who want Mr. Cherkesov to be returned to Russia to face drugs charges for his illegal steroids importation business.
It is thought that he bought the steroids from a local Thai agent who supplied the muscle enhancement drugs to the Russian who then exported them back to Russia where they were sold for a large profit. Mr. Cherkesov was taken to Pattaya Police Station where pending a Court appearance he faces eventual deportation to Russia.
Friday, 28 November 2014
Nigerian Scam Artist Arrsted in Jomtien Pattaya
It was a dark day in Jomtien for a man with a dark complexion. Pattaya Police Colonel Supatee the acting commander of Pattaya Police held a press conference to announce the result of a joint investigation between Pattaya Police and The Chonburi Provincial Transnational Crime Suppression Unit. Netted in the operation was a Nigerian scammer who was just minding his own business as most Nigerians are want to do which is conning gullible people to part with their hard earned cash.
The man with the dark complexion gave the authorities a distinctly black look when they turned up at his rented apartment in Tepprasit Soi 7 in South Pattaya. A search of the room turned up incriminating computer evidence as well as 5 bank books in the names of accomplices that were used to cash the dodgy donations.
The scam he was running was a familiar one in this Internet age. He posed as a pilot and posted pictures of another guy on a Facebook page, he was apparently a bit shy to post his own pictures.
He lured victims mostly gullible Thai women with a story that they could take a share of a large sum of money which had been seized by Thai Customs.
The authorities are publicising the story with the Thai media in the hope that duped victims who have been scammed by this piece of African excrement will come forward. At the moment they can only hold him for residing in The Kingdom of Thailand with an out of date visa.
The man with the dark complexion gave the authorities a distinctly black look when they turned up at his rented apartment in Tepprasit Soi 7 in South Pattaya. A search of the room turned up incriminating computer evidence as well as 5 bank books in the names of accomplices that were used to cash the dodgy donations.
The scam he was running was a familiar one in this Internet age. He posed as a pilot and posted pictures of another guy on a Facebook page, he was apparently a bit shy to post his own pictures.
He lured victims mostly gullible Thai women with a story that they could take a share of a large sum of money which had been seized by Thai Customs.
The authorities are publicising the story with the Thai media in the hope that duped victims who have been scammed by this piece of African excrement will come forward. At the moment they can only hold him for residing in The Kingdom of Thailand with an out of date visa.
Friday, 7 November 2014
Jomtien Pattaya Loy Krathong Paralytic Pistol Packer
The Loy Krathong Festival in Pattaya drew crowds of Farangs and Thais, some local some from further afield The traditional ceremony of pushing out the Krathongs into the waves was soon over so the crowds turned to more Thai traditional methods of celebrating - drinking copious amounts of alcoholic beverages.
A group of teenagers from Nong Plalai in East Pattaya sety up camp on Jomtien Beach opposite The Villa Navin Hotel and got down to some serious drinking. They even brought along their own packed lunch. Except it wasn't just sticky rice they had packed they had also come packing a firearm and were happy to wave it around to show off how hard they were to locals and tourists alike.
The boys in brown soon got wind of the paralytic pistol packer and an armed swat team son surrounded the sozzled Somchais. The pistol packer was not however called Somchai it was a Khun Borwornsak Boonkhum aged 24 who soon led the police officers to the spot on the beach that he had buried his .38 calibre weapon.
Khun Borwornsak was charged with having a firearm and six rounds of ammunition in a public place and was allowed to continue his Loy Krathong celebrations in a police cell.
A group of teenagers from Nong Plalai in East Pattaya sety up camp on Jomtien Beach opposite The Villa Navin Hotel and got down to some serious drinking. They even brought along their own packed lunch. Except it wasn't just sticky rice they had packed they had also come packing a firearm and were happy to wave it around to show off how hard they were to locals and tourists alike.
The boys in brown soon got wind of the paralytic pistol packer and an armed swat team son surrounded the sozzled Somchais. The pistol packer was not however called Somchai it was a Khun Borwornsak Boonkhum aged 24 who soon led the police officers to the spot on the beach that he had buried his .38 calibre weapon.
Khun Borwornsak was charged with having a firearm and six rounds of ammunition in a public place and was allowed to continue his Loy Krathong celebrations in a police cell.
Thursday, 21 August 2014
Pattaya Foreign Businesses Thai Nominee Shareholders Crackdown Meeting
Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens in Pattaya near Na Jomtien hosted a a meeting organised by the Department of Special Investigations (DSI) The meeting was held to discuss recent plans to crackdown on foreign business owners who manipulate the Thai Nominee Shareholders regulations to effectively control Thai companies and therefore are running their ventures in contravention of Thai laws.
Over 100 delegates were in attendance at the meeting including representatives from the DSI, The Ministry of Commerce, Tourism Authority of Thailand and representatives from the public and private sectors in Pattaya.
Foreign business operators have been exploiting the Thai Nominee Shareholding loophole for many years, despite it being illegal under the Foreign Business Act of 1999.
The DSI would like to see this loophole closed and investigations have begun into companies which use Thai Shareholders but are effectively controlled by Foreign Nationals. Covert operations have begun into tour companies, accommodation rental, restaurant, laundry and spa businesses.
Delegates at the meeting discussed how they can co-operate with the authorities in clamping down on these foreigners who are running their operations to the detriment of Thai business interest and Thai citizens who are losing out on the revenue going into foreign pockets.
Over 100 delegates were in attendance at the meeting including representatives from the DSI, The Ministry of Commerce, Tourism Authority of Thailand and representatives from the public and private sectors in Pattaya.
Foreign business operators have been exploiting the Thai Nominee Shareholding loophole for many years, despite it being illegal under the Foreign Business Act of 1999.
The DSI would like to see this loophole closed and investigations have begun into companies which use Thai Shareholders but are effectively controlled by Foreign Nationals. Covert operations have begun into tour companies, accommodation rental, restaurant, laundry and spa businesses.
Delegates at the meeting discussed how they can co-operate with the authorities in clamping down on these foreigners who are running their operations to the detriment of Thai business interest and Thai citizens who are losing out on the revenue going into foreign pockets.
Monday, 18 August 2014
Jomtien Karaoke Bar Torched by Un-requited Lover
Pattaya police officers and volunteers from the rescue services who work tirelessly to keep locals and tourists safe in Pattaya deserve some time to take a break, let their hair down so when a call came in that a local Karaoke place was the hot venue for the night Pattaya Police officers from Dongtan sub-station, volunteer firefighters and units of Volunteer rescue Foundation Organizations jumped at the opportunity to mount their vehicles and roar into action.
Their destination was a Karaoke bar on Soi 17 just off Thepprasit Road. Unfortunately there was little to sing about. When they arrived the premises were well engulfed in flames. Volunteers from the Thappraya 2310 Foundation leaped into action tearing down walls and removing gas cylinders that threatened to explode. It took the fire fighters quite a while to douse the flames.
The police also leaped into action - asking questions of the crowd. Very quickly they ascertained that this may be a case of arson. and drew beads on a possible suspect.
The suspected arsonist, Khun Chart a shop owner aged 50 had apparently got the hots for the Karaoke owners sister who had turned down his unwanted romantic advances. He had visited the karaoke that evening. The sister was busy tending loving care on the other customers in the bar. Khun Chart was heart broken and hit the attention of his loving desires with his motorcycle helmet.
Khun Chart's burning passion for the sister fuelled no doubt by an excess of Thai liquor turned into a burning desire to torch the place. Witnesses reporting seeing Khun Chart near the Karaoke shortly before the fire was discovered.
Damage to the Karaoke was estimated to be over 200,000 Baht and the police are hot on the heels of Khun Chart. Elvis would be proud of him - certainly a case of Burning Burning Love.
Their destination was a Karaoke bar on Soi 17 just off Thepprasit Road. Unfortunately there was little to sing about. When they arrived the premises were well engulfed in flames. Volunteers from the Thappraya 2310 Foundation leaped into action tearing down walls and removing gas cylinders that threatened to explode. It took the fire fighters quite a while to douse the flames.
The police also leaped into action - asking questions of the crowd. Very quickly they ascertained that this may be a case of arson. and drew beads on a possible suspect.
The suspected arsonist, Khun Chart a shop owner aged 50 had apparently got the hots for the Karaoke owners sister who had turned down his unwanted romantic advances. He had visited the karaoke that evening. The sister was busy tending loving care on the other customers in the bar. Khun Chart was heart broken and hit the attention of his loving desires with his motorcycle helmet.
Khun Chart's burning passion for the sister fuelled no doubt by an excess of Thai liquor turned into a burning desire to torch the place. Witnesses reporting seeing Khun Chart near the Karaoke shortly before the fire was discovered.
Damage to the Karaoke was estimated to be over 200,000 Baht and the police are hot on the heels of Khun Chart. Elvis would be proud of him - certainly a case of Burning Burning Love.
Monday, 28 July 2014
Mystery Strangulation at Na Jomtien Government Housing Complex
Na Jomtien police, just south of Pattaya and a unit from The Sawang Rojanatham Rescue Foundation were called to attend and give assistance to a young man found unconscious at a Government Housing Scheme in Na Jomtien.
At the scene in between Buildings 69 and 70 they found a young man laying unconscious on the ground and bleeding profusely from his mouth. Initial thoughts were that he may have been strangled by an attacker. He was transported immediately to a local hospital for emergency treatment.
Meanwhile police are making inquiries around the housing estate to try to establish the identity of the young man, what happened to him and of course who was the person or persons who attacked him.
At the scene in between Buildings 69 and 70 they found a young man laying unconscious on the ground and bleeding profusely from his mouth. Initial thoughts were that he may have been strangled by an attacker. He was transported immediately to a local hospital for emergency treatment.
Meanwhile police are making inquiries around the housing estate to try to establish the identity of the young man, what happened to him and of course who was the person or persons who attacked him.
Thursday, 24 July 2014
Pattaya, Jomtien Bag Snatching Gang Caught
Police Colonel Supphathee Boonkhrong Deputy Commander of Chonburi Provincial Police Station and Acting Superintendent of Pattaya city police station along with other senior police officers held a press conference at Pattaya Police Station to announce the arrest of 4 Thai youths involved in a bag snatching incident in Jomtien.
Mr Oleksiii Vasylev, aged 27 a Russian national had reported to the police that he was walking along Soi Chayapreuk back to their room at Baan Suan Lalana with his wife when 4 youths riding motorcycles had pulled up alongside them and one of the pillion riders had lent over and dragged his wife's bag from her shoulder and then driven off at high speed.
The bag contained an iPhone 5 mobile along with 3,000 Baht and 1,500 Lao Kip. He gave the police a description of the robbers and a partial license plate with just the number 17 as he couldn't read Thai.
An alert went out over the police radio network and the thieves were soon spotted entering Soi Korpai 94. A search of the area and tip offs from some locals led them to a rented house where the 4 individuals were found cowering in a room and were soon placed under arrest and the bag and it's contents recovered.
Khun Chokchai aged 16, Khun Thossaporn Noksiri, aged 19, Khun Sahathas Ko-phae, aged 19 and Khun Phiriya Chimloy, aged 19 all face serious charges of aggravated robbery and a long vacation courtesy of The Thai Department of Corrections.
Mr Oleksiii Vasylev, aged 27 a Russian national had reported to the police that he was walking along Soi Chayapreuk back to their room at Baan Suan Lalana with his wife when 4 youths riding motorcycles had pulled up alongside them and one of the pillion riders had lent over and dragged his wife's bag from her shoulder and then driven off at high speed.
The bag contained an iPhone 5 mobile along with 3,000 Baht and 1,500 Lao Kip. He gave the police a description of the robbers and a partial license plate with just the number 17 as he couldn't read Thai.
An alert went out over the police radio network and the thieves were soon spotted entering Soi Korpai 94. A search of the area and tip offs from some locals led them to a rented house where the 4 individuals were found cowering in a room and were soon placed under arrest and the bag and it's contents recovered.
Khun Chokchai aged 16, Khun Thossaporn Noksiri, aged 19, Khun Sahathas Ko-phae, aged 19 and Khun Phiriya Chimloy, aged 19 all face serious charges of aggravated robbery and a long vacation courtesy of The Thai Department of Corrections.
Wednesday, 23 July 2014
Pattaya, Jomtien, Koh Larn Island Thieves and Drug Addicts Rounded-up
Pattaya Police in the process of solving one snatch and grab crime and arresting the culprits are now in the process of following up and arresting associates of the low lifes and the people they fenced their illegal gains to.
This all stems from the case of a Mr. Lim Sylvian aged 36 a French national lost 80,000 Baht’s worth of gold as he rode on a Baht Bus in Soi Chayapreuk in Jomtien on 20th July when it was snatched by a couple of guys on a passing motorcycle.
From CCTV coverage in the area they made the first arrests of Khun Supagiet aged 20, Khun Surachai aged 23 and Khun Somsak aged 33 who were members of the snatch and grab gang.
They then moved in on the fence - Khun Suwat aged 33. He was arrested after he was found in possession of the stolen items which he had purchased from the gang. In addition, 2 Buddhist Amulets, 2 Gold Rings, 57,000 Baht and a Glock 17 handgun with 36 bullets were seized.
The gang were operating from Koh Larn Island. Police took a day trip to the island and netted other members of the gang along with another 10 drug addled youths men and women who tested positive for recent consumption of narcotics.
This all stems from the case of a Mr. Lim Sylvian aged 36 a French national lost 80,000 Baht’s worth of gold as he rode on a Baht Bus in Soi Chayapreuk in Jomtien on 20th July when it was snatched by a couple of guys on a passing motorcycle.
From CCTV coverage in the area they made the first arrests of Khun Supagiet aged 20, Khun Surachai aged 23 and Khun Somsak aged 33 who were members of the snatch and grab gang.
They then moved in on the fence - Khun Suwat aged 33. He was arrested after he was found in possession of the stolen items which he had purchased from the gang. In addition, 2 Buddhist Amulets, 2 Gold Rings, 57,000 Baht and a Glock 17 handgun with 36 bullets were seized.
The gang were operating from Koh Larn Island. Police took a day trip to the island and netted other members of the gang along with another 10 drug addled youths men and women who tested positive for recent consumption of narcotics.
Tuesday, 22 July 2014
Drug Suspect Caught Evading Police in Jomtien
Pattaya Police Officers manning a traffic checkpoint in Jomtien called for the driver of a Yamaha Fino to stop but he ignored the request and rode off at high speed. Officers set off in persuit. The driver abandoned the motorcycle outside the Beach Condo on Jomtien Second Road and hoofed it into the woods.
The police radioed for assistance and the area was flooded with police officers and police volunteers. They eventualy spotted the individual hiding near a water tank in Casa Jomtien Village.
The police searched Khun Pai aged 17 and found evidence to suggest that he was running drugs and that is why he did a runner when he spotted the police. Khun Pai denied any involvement in drugs. However the police dis not believe his story and placed him under arrest pending further investigations.
The police radioed for assistance and the area was flooded with police officers and police volunteers. They eventualy spotted the individual hiding near a water tank in Casa Jomtien Village.
The police searched Khun Pai aged 17 and found evidence to suggest that he was running drugs and that is why he did a runner when he spotted the police. Khun Pai denied any involvement in drugs. However the police dis not believe his story and placed him under arrest pending further investigations.
Pattaya Jomtien Boombox Pick-up Reveals Boys Toys
Pattaya Police have instigated extra patrols in the city called Eagle Patrols to provide a visible presence and be available as quick response units to back up existing police patrols.
One of these Eagle Patrols was flying around Jomtien when their eagle eyes or rather eagle ears were drawn to a certain Isuuzu pick-up truck. The truck was one of those annoying trucks that have numerous speakers and blast what they call music at all times of day and night.
The eagles swooped in and decided to do a stop and search. It didn't take long for them to get their claws into some juicy items. They found 23 rounds of ammunition for an M16 Assault Rifle, A bullet proof jacket, Handcuffs, a Gun holster and a Police ID pouch.
The driver of the vehicle Khun Thana aged 19 from Sakon Nakhon Province said that he had left his job as a security guard at a pub in Pattaya and had stashed his gear in the truck. As for the ammunition he had no idea if they were live rounds or not as they were just toys and he had never used them.
So the boy and his toys were taken to Pattaya Police Station ans everyone in Jomtien can sleep a little quieter tonight.
One of these Eagle Patrols was flying around Jomtien when their eagle eyes or rather eagle ears were drawn to a certain Isuuzu pick-up truck. The truck was one of those annoying trucks that have numerous speakers and blast what they call music at all times of day and night.
The eagles swooped in and decided to do a stop and search. It didn't take long for them to get their claws into some juicy items. They found 23 rounds of ammunition for an M16 Assault Rifle, A bullet proof jacket, Handcuffs, a Gun holster and a Police ID pouch.
The driver of the vehicle Khun Thana aged 19 from Sakon Nakhon Province said that he had left his job as a security guard at a pub in Pattaya and had stashed his gear in the truck. As for the ammunition he had no idea if they were live rounds or not as they were just toys and he had never used them.
So the boy and his toys were taken to Pattaya Police Station ans everyone in Jomtien can sleep a little quieter tonight.
Tuesday, 8 July 2014
Pattaya Murder Suicide in Jomtien
Pattaya Police and a unit of the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation were called to a Jomtien Condominium after they received reports of two bodies being found. At the scene The Park Lance Condo Complex on Soi Watboon they were directed to a 4th floor condo where two bodies had been discovered after staff entered the room when cleaners smelt a foul odour coming from the room.
Police were confronted with a horrible scene. The bodies were a 2 year old boy and his French father. It was a complicated crime scene and the police immediately called in assistance from senior duty officers from The Region 2 Police forensic investigations Unit. From the state of the bodies it is thought that they had been dead for about 5-7 days
It appears that the young child had been gruesomely murdered by his father. His head had been bashed in and was wrapped in a plastic bag. An attempt had been made to cut his throat and forensic tests showed that he had been injected with Nembutal which is a powerful anaesthetic that can be fatal if administered in a high dose. On a table in the kitchen area was a sharp bloodstained kitchen knife and bottles of the anaesthetic and hypodermic syringes.
The naked body of Frenchman Mr. Yonatan Kerner aged 28 was found in the bedroom. After failing to commit suicide by hanging himself with an electric cord in the bathroom he had finally managed the task by putting a plastic bag over his own head securing it with a rubber band and cutting his own throat.
The police had CCTV images from cameras on the fourth floor and have images of the father carrying his son to the condo, leaving a short time later and returning a a while later which is the last time he or his son were seen again.
The bodies were taken away for further forensic examination and the French Embassy in Bangkok have been notified of the death of one of it's citizens.
Police were confronted with a horrible scene. The bodies were a 2 year old boy and his French father. It was a complicated crime scene and the police immediately called in assistance from senior duty officers from The Region 2 Police forensic investigations Unit. From the state of the bodies it is thought that they had been dead for about 5-7 days
It appears that the young child had been gruesomely murdered by his father. His head had been bashed in and was wrapped in a plastic bag. An attempt had been made to cut his throat and forensic tests showed that he had been injected with Nembutal which is a powerful anaesthetic that can be fatal if administered in a high dose. On a table in the kitchen area was a sharp bloodstained kitchen knife and bottles of the anaesthetic and hypodermic syringes.
The naked body of Frenchman Mr. Yonatan Kerner aged 28 was found in the bedroom. After failing to commit suicide by hanging himself with an electric cord in the bathroom he had finally managed the task by putting a plastic bag over his own head securing it with a rubber band and cutting his own throat.
The police had CCTV images from cameras on the fourth floor and have images of the father carrying his son to the condo, leaving a short time later and returning a a while later which is the last time he or his son were seen again.
The bodies were taken away for further forensic examination and the French Embassy in Bangkok have been notified of the death of one of it's citizens.
Monday, 16 June 2014
Banglamung Pattaya Crime Crackdown
Police Major General Sanit the Acting-Commissioner of Police Region 2 held a press conference at Banglamung Police Station to announce the progress of a major crackdown on crime on the area.
First up was the arrest of cafe owner Khun Damrongsuk, who is the owner of the Superstar Cafe in the Lompok area in the north of Pattaya. Khun Damrongsuk was detained on the strength of an arrest warrant issued by Pattaya Provincial Court relating to charges of Money laundering, firearms and human trafficking offences.
Police raided the cafe and his home 11 rifles and handguns were seized along with 977 bullets, a land Title Deed, 9 bank account books, credit cards, computers, gold necklaces and gold ornaments, 2 vehicles and other smaller items with a combined value of over 1 Million Baht. With regard to the human trafficking charges he is alleged to have procured for prostitution, trafficked and allowed to work children under the age of 18 to work in his cafe business.
Police Major General Sanit then moved on to announce the results of a crime suppression operation in the area which took place between 11th and 15th June and saw the arrest of 2 suspected drug dealers along with the seizure of 100 Yaa Baa (Methamphetamine tablets) Many suspects accused of Marijuana possession and consumption, 12 suspected dice gamblers and 6 men involved in illegal cock fighting, and a partridge in a pear tree.
First up was the arrest of cafe owner Khun Damrongsuk, who is the owner of the Superstar Cafe in the Lompok area in the north of Pattaya. Khun Damrongsuk was detained on the strength of an arrest warrant issued by Pattaya Provincial Court relating to charges of Money laundering, firearms and human trafficking offences.
Police raided the cafe and his home 11 rifles and handguns were seized along with 977 bullets, a land Title Deed, 9 bank account books, credit cards, computers, gold necklaces and gold ornaments, 2 vehicles and other smaller items with a combined value of over 1 Million Baht. With regard to the human trafficking charges he is alleged to have procured for prostitution, trafficked and allowed to work children under the age of 18 to work in his cafe business.
Police Major General Sanit then moved on to announce the results of a crime suppression operation in the area which took place between 11th and 15th June and saw the arrest of 2 suspected drug dealers along with the seizure of 100 Yaa Baa (Methamphetamine tablets) Many suspects accused of Marijuana possession and consumption, 12 suspected dice gamblers and 6 men involved in illegal cock fighting, and a partridge in a pear tree.
Thursday, 12 June 2014
Iraqi Burglars Caught in Jomtien Pattaya
The new Acting Commander of Pattaya Police Station Police Colonel Supatree held a press conference to announce the arrest of two Iraq Nationals, suspected of Burglary with claims that they were part of an International criminal gang who are committing similar crimes all over Thailand.
The two Iraqi's Mr. Haider Adel Twaiur aged 34 and Mr.Talal Tarik Alsadune aged 40 were captured commiting a burglary at the View Talay Holiday Resort on Jomtien Second Road.
Police had received a tip off and were laying in wait for the pair. At the scene one of the thieves was waiting in a car with the engine running ready to make an escape. The other emerged from the premises that he had ransacked and were promptly pounced on by a team of officers.
The raid had netted an Olympus Digital Camera, a Silver necklace, 2 Seiko Wrist Watches and a quantity of foreign currency. Also in his possession were a kit of burglary tools including screwdrivers, and a set of skeleton keys and locksmith's equipment that they claimed to have purchased in Australia for 40,000 Baht.
Under questioning by the police they would not admit to their crimes. The police however have information that leads them to believe that they are part of a transnational gang of thieves from Iraq, Algeria and Turkey who are known to have committed similar crimes at hotels, luxury condos and houses all over the Thailand.
The two Iraqi's Mr. Haider Adel Twaiur aged 34 and Mr.Talal Tarik Alsadune aged 40 were captured commiting a burglary at the View Talay Holiday Resort on Jomtien Second Road.
Police had received a tip off and were laying in wait for the pair. At the scene one of the thieves was waiting in a car with the engine running ready to make an escape. The other emerged from the premises that he had ransacked and were promptly pounced on by a team of officers.
The raid had netted an Olympus Digital Camera, a Silver necklace, 2 Seiko Wrist Watches and a quantity of foreign currency. Also in his possession were a kit of burglary tools including screwdrivers, and a set of skeleton keys and locksmith's equipment that they claimed to have purchased in Australia for 40,000 Baht.
Under questioning by the police they would not admit to their crimes. The police however have information that leads them to believe that they are part of a transnational gang of thieves from Iraq, Algeria and Turkey who are known to have committed similar crimes at hotels, luxury condos and houses all over the Thailand.
Tuesday, 10 June 2014
Burmese Construction Worker Murdered in Jomtien Pattaya
Pattaya Police from the Dongtan sub-station on Jomtien Beach and a Unit of The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation were informed of a murder victim who had been discovered on some waste land off Jomtien Second Road.
At the scene near the Baan Fah Rim Haad Village off Jomtien Second Road they found the body of a Khun Jareon aged 37. Khun Jareon was a construction worker of Burmese Nationality who was working at a nearby hotel construction site. Khun Jareon was laying in a pool of blood after receiving numerous wounds to his head and body. There were broken bottles and lumps of concrete nearby with bloodstains on them that are thought to have been the weapons used to kill the man.
Inquiries revealed that Khun Jareon had been drinking with his friend Khun Wichit aged 42 nearby. They had run out of whisky and Khun Jaroen had agreed to go to a convenience store on Second Road to get more. To get to the shop he needed to go through the waste land that was used as a sports field for football, volleyball and Takraew.
A group of men had been seen playing volleyball on the sports field. It is thought that an altercation occurred. The men attacked the Burmese worker and killed him before fleeing the scene. The police are continuing their enquiries to find the killers and bring them to justice.
At the scene near the Baan Fah Rim Haad Village off Jomtien Second Road they found the body of a Khun Jareon aged 37. Khun Jareon was a construction worker of Burmese Nationality who was working at a nearby hotel construction site. Khun Jareon was laying in a pool of blood after receiving numerous wounds to his head and body. There were broken bottles and lumps of concrete nearby with bloodstains on them that are thought to have been the weapons used to kill the man.
Inquiries revealed that Khun Jareon had been drinking with his friend Khun Wichit aged 42 nearby. They had run out of whisky and Khun Jaroen had agreed to go to a convenience store on Second Road to get more. To get to the shop he needed to go through the waste land that was used as a sports field for football, volleyball and Takraew.
A group of men had been seen playing volleyball on the sports field. It is thought that an altercation occurred. The men attacked the Burmese worker and killed him before fleeing the scene. The police are continuing their enquiries to find the killers and bring them to justice.
Thursday, 5 June 2014
Hand Grenades Abandoned in Jomtien Pattaya
Pattaya Police from Dongtan sub station on Jomtien Beach were notified that some explosive devices had been found on Jomtien Second Road. They rushed to the scene on Jomtien Second Road close to the entrance to the Jomtien Fishing Park. Hidden in bushes they found a cardboard box with six hand grenades. The road was cordoned off and Chonburi Bomb Disposal Officers were called in to deal with the find.
On arrival they accounted for 1 M26, 1 M67, 2 MKII and 1 M34 hand grenades. All were in new condition and were deemed viable weapons. The Bomb Disposal Officers removed the package and took the contents away to be disposed of in a safe location.
Since the imposition of Martial law in Thailand there has been many instances of explosives, weapons and ammunition being discarded by individuals and groups who fear the dire consequences for possession of these materials following threats from the National Peace and Order Maintaining Council that anyone found with weapons during the period of Martial Law would be dealt with to the fullest extent of the Law.
On arrival they accounted for 1 M26, 1 M67, 2 MKII and 1 M34 hand grenades. All were in new condition and were deemed viable weapons. The Bomb Disposal Officers removed the package and took the contents away to be disposed of in a safe location.
Since the imposition of Martial law in Thailand there has been many instances of explosives, weapons and ammunition being discarded by individuals and groups who fear the dire consequences for possession of these materials following threats from the National Peace and Order Maintaining Council that anyone found with weapons during the period of Martial Law would be dealt with to the fullest extent of the Law.
Tuesday, 3 June 2014
Pattaya Phony Cops Strike Again in Jomtien
Another case this week of conmen posing as police officers. Khun Jaran aged 26 presented himself at Dongtan police sub-station to report that he had been abducted and robbed by a group of men who told him that they were police officers.
Khun Jaran had left his Toyota Vios vehicle at a car rental agency on Jomtien Road. He was later informed by the owner of the agency Khun Nee that the car had been rented out for the weekend. Later she contacted him to say that his car had been seized by the police and he should make his way immediately to the shop.
At the shop was a car with three men who claimed to be police officers. They told him that his car had been stopped and searched resulting in drugs being found in the car. He accompanied the phony policemen who drove him to Soi Tamnan in East Pattaya where they suggested that they could make this go away for a payment of 100,000 Baht.
He gave them 10,000 Baht, His ATM card which the phony cops used later to withdraw 7,000 Bah from his account and also the 3 mobile phones he had in his possession.
They then dumped him on Sukhumvit Road outside Pattaya School number 7 and drove off towards Sattahip. After taking the report the police are now searching for the con men cops by looking at CCTV images from the area as well as from the ATM machine that was used to withdraw the cash. They are also looking for the mysterious Miss Nee who may or may not be involved in the scam.
Khun Jaran had left his Toyota Vios vehicle at a car rental agency on Jomtien Road. He was later informed by the owner of the agency Khun Nee that the car had been rented out for the weekend. Later she contacted him to say that his car had been seized by the police and he should make his way immediately to the shop.
At the shop was a car with three men who claimed to be police officers. They told him that his car had been stopped and searched resulting in drugs being found in the car. He accompanied the phony policemen who drove him to Soi Tamnan in East Pattaya where they suggested that they could make this go away for a payment of 100,000 Baht.
He gave them 10,000 Baht, His ATM card which the phony cops used later to withdraw 7,000 Bah from his account and also the 3 mobile phones he had in his possession.
They then dumped him on Sukhumvit Road outside Pattaya School number 7 and drove off towards Sattahip. After taking the report the police are now searching for the con men cops by looking at CCTV images from the area as well as from the ATM machine that was used to withdraw the cash. They are also looking for the mysterious Miss Nee who may or may not be involved in the scam.
Saturday, 17 May 2014
Drug Bust in Na Jomtien Pattaya
Khun Phawat The Sherrif of Sattahip along with the headman of a village in Na Jomtien announced the arrest of a drug dealer along with the seizure of a quantity of class 1 narcotics.
Enforcement officers from the Sattahip drugs enforcement division effected the arrest of a Khun Kampol aged 49 and the seizure of 93 Yaa Baa (Methamphetamine) tablets.
The officers had moved in to make the arrest as Khun Kampol got out of his Nissan pick-up truck. He tried to escape into a nearby cassava field but was apprehended. The officers searched him and found the Yaa Baa tablets in his trousers pocket.
Khun Kampol confessed to possessing the drugs and said that he had bought the tablets for 10,000 Baht from another dealer. He said that he had been addicted to drugs for 28 years and needed to take 5-10 tablets a day to fuel his habit. and needed to buy large quantities to sell on to finance his drug needs.
Enforcement officers from the Sattahip drugs enforcement division effected the arrest of a Khun Kampol aged 49 and the seizure of 93 Yaa Baa (Methamphetamine) tablets.
The officers had moved in to make the arrest as Khun Kampol got out of his Nissan pick-up truck. He tried to escape into a nearby cassava field but was apprehended. The officers searched him and found the Yaa Baa tablets in his trousers pocket.
Khun Kampol confessed to possessing the drugs and said that he had bought the tablets for 10,000 Baht from another dealer. He said that he had been addicted to drugs for 28 years and needed to take 5-10 tablets a day to fuel his habit. and needed to buy large quantities to sell on to finance his drug needs.
Tuesday, 6 May 2014
Progress in Englishman Shot in Pattaya
Pattaya Police announced the progress or rather lack of progress in the case of the English guy shot in the face in Jomtien last week.
Mr. Andrew Alexandar aged 41 is continuing to make good progress when he was lucky enough to be shot in the left cheek by an unknown but known assailant. Lucky to be shot in the cheek - yes two inches to the left and he would not have been so lucky he would probably be dead.
The police said that they were in the process of seeking an arrest warrant from Pattaya Provincial Court for the unknown shooter who escaped the scene in a pick-up truck and is now thought to be in hiding up-country with his Thai wife.
Immigration Police have been put on the alert and will stop the man if he attempts to leave Thailand over a land sea or air border.
The police think that there had been an altercation between the Englishman who was shot and the Englishman who they think they don't know the identity of. Meanwhile Mr. Alexander is not talking either. Maybe because of his facial wounds or maybe that he is worried that his unknown attacker might get a little pistol practise in before they meet again.
Mr. Andrew Alexandar aged 41 is continuing to make good progress when he was lucky enough to be shot in the left cheek by an unknown but known assailant. Lucky to be shot in the cheek - yes two inches to the left and he would not have been so lucky he would probably be dead.
The police said that they were in the process of seeking an arrest warrant from Pattaya Provincial Court for the unknown shooter who escaped the scene in a pick-up truck and is now thought to be in hiding up-country with his Thai wife.
Immigration Police have been put on the alert and will stop the man if he attempts to leave Thailand over a land sea or air border.
The police think that there had been an altercation between the Englishman who was shot and the Englishman who they think they don't know the identity of. Meanwhile Mr. Alexander is not talking either. Maybe because of his facial wounds or maybe that he is worried that his unknown attacker might get a little pistol practise in before they meet again.
Monday, 21 April 2014
Pattaya Jomtien Beach Operator Stabbed
Pattaya Police officers from Dongtan sub station were notified of a stabbing incident on Jomtien Beach opposite The Welcome Jomtien Hotel.
The victim Khun Somai aged 45, a deckchair umbrella operator on Jomtien Beach had already been transported to Banglamung Hospital by relatives.
The police headed to the emergency room at Banglamung Hospital where they were able to interview Khun Somai who had sustained a serious stab wound to the chest but was still concious.
Khun Somai had gone to his patch on the beach to start setting up the deckchairs, tables and umbrellas ready for the next day's trade. Three Thai men were sat on the beach two dressed as security guards and one he thought was a beach vendor. They had been partying all night, clearly quite drunk and were leaving the beach. Khun Somai asked them to clear up after themselves as they had left a considerable amount of litter on the beach.
The victim Khun Somai aged 45, a deckchair umbrella operator on Jomtien Beach had already been transported to Banglamung Hospital by relatives.
The police headed to the emergency room at Banglamung Hospital where they were able to interview Khun Somai who had sustained a serious stab wound to the chest but was still concious.
Khun Somai had gone to his patch on the beach to start setting up the deckchairs, tables and umbrellas ready for the next day's trade. Three Thai men were sat on the beach two dressed as security guards and one he thought was a beach vendor. They had been partying all night, clearly quite drunk and were leaving the beach. Khun Somai asked them to clear up after themselves as they had left a considerable amount of litter on the beach.
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