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A 46 year old Thai man has been arrested for allegedly holding a woman at knifepoint and robbing her of her motorcycle and cash near Pattaya.
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A 46 year old Thai man has been arrested for allegedly holding a woman at knifepoint and robbing her of her motorcycle and cash near Pattaya. The Huai Yai police swooped in on Chae Khongouamthangam yesterday, September 29, in the Huai Yai area of Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province.
Chae stands accused of stealing a red-and-black Honda Wave motorcycle and 1,000 baht in cash from a Thai woman in a secluded area near Chak Nok Reservoir. The shocking incident unfolded at 1.36am the previous day when Chae approached the victim at Pattaya Beach, lured her to a remote spot under the guise of hanging out, only to brandish a knife and rob her before fleeing.
Despite Chae’s claims that the crime was not planned, the police have charged him with “robbery at night.” He remains in police custody as the investigation continues.
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