Odd Pattaya News Storys...post here if you like, up to you.

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Saturday 14th February 2009

Suspected murderer caught following recent Snooker Hall killing.

On Wednesday we reported on a gruesome murder which occurred at a Snooker Hall in, Soi Bongkot, Central Pattaya. Khun Sing aged 35 lost his life after a fight with two men he had been playing snooker with throughout the evening. Since Wednesday Police have been closing in on the two men involved in the murderous attack and on Friday Afternoon it was announced that one of the two prime suspects had been captured. Khun Manat aged 38 was taken back to the scene of the attack for a reconstruction of the events leading up to and following the attack on Khun Sing, under the watchful eye of Police Colonel Sarayut, the Chief of Pattaya Police. Khun Manat explained to the Colonel that the victim, Khun Sing, wanted to finish playing snooker earlier than planned and because Khun Manat had already lost a lot of money after netting on the outcomes of the snooker matches, he demanded that Khun Sing continue. He refused and a fight broke out. He claims that a third man, thought to be involved in the fight, stopped when he realized that the scuffle had become serious and weapons were being used. For now, Khun Manat has been charged with murder while the second man, yet to be captured, has been eliminated from the investigation.

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Disenchanting Pattaya
By PattayaSigel


You said it many times before. That this will be the last time you are going to come here. That staying in Pattaya is a waste of time and a sacrilege to the many places in SEA which offer cleaner beaches, friendlier locals, safer infrastructure, classier nightlife and simply a better vibe. You always came up with excuses such as having a girlfriend there as well as a harem of regular girls from which to choose or the cheap food and booze, the convenience of getting around, the refreshing evening breeze or enjoying a sunset on the beach among a plethora of gogo bars. And you always mentioned that despite the obviously predatory nature of this capital of sins there were always the smiles which made you feel comfortably welcome and let you forget that you are in fact only in the biggest brothel in the world. This time though it is a real challenge to come up with any reasonable argument that justifies the month that you just spent there.

The girlfriend is no longer working in the pool hall and has gone to sell shirts in a Bangkok mall because she could not put up with serving the old, dubious farangs, sleazy Thais and stupid bargirls anymore who came to play at her venue every day. Your selection of regular girls all were very busy with customers during this peak season or have left for good, leaving you with no choice than to start at zero again and go through the “what your name, where you from, how long stay Thailand” routine just like anybody else. The fact that you can meanwhile make those basic conversations in Thai does nothing more than to provoke the question of whether you work here. It simply signals to them that you know far more than you should and lessens their interest in you in no time. Why did you not just train to convincingly tell them that it was your first holiday in Thailand instead of learning all that vocabulary?! Or do newbies get the same rough treatment? Is there still some magic for someone who has never visited Walking Street before? If so, the fascination surely wanes faster than ever before even for first-timers. The fun is spoiled by the bluntness of the girls, the mockery of touts and street vendors, the arrogance of service staff and a generally mercenary vibe.

Please don't make the same mistake again. Don't just ignore and forget the many upsetting situations you experienced during that holiday and pretend that just all was good and well. Or do you really like to get physically grabbed by those slimy Indian tailors ten times per day anywhere in this city? Do you like to get ambiguous calls from disgusting katoeys out of the bushes on your way to a quiet place on Naklua Beach? Do you enjoy the foul smell that lingers everywhere? Or how about that evening when you made the mistake to sit down on one of those benches on Beach Road that are occupied by street ***** to take a rest and drink your water? Once they found out that you are not going to buy their services and told you to “fcuk off” because you disturbed their business did that not harm your ego? Being told where to go by an ugly bitch in a public place, is that really on your list of events that make an enjoyable holiday? So much as you wanted to start a dispute and set her up with some Arabs for a gang bang to give her a right seeing to you knew there was no point and the only way in such situations is to vote with your feet. Probably not set feet in that city again would be the best conclusion but can you find a better alternative?

Unfortunately it seems that you have not learned much as previous holidays have already taught you that there is hardly any point to the way you used to try to get gratification from partaking in the bar scene. The gogo girl who refuses a 20 baht tip from the final bill because it will bring “bad luck for future tips” in the evening is not the exception. They will always ask for more anyway so screw 'em. Mind you, you bought her a lady drink already for which you have no-one to blame but yourself. You did right in just taking back the money and leaving without looking back. All those cynical wais and the acted courtesy of service staff only gets on your nerves so it's best not to look at anybody. In fact the day that you decided not to tip anything at all anymore in nightlife venues was the wisest decision you made this year. Even if it means that you will be called “kee neow” or “jai dam” every time you check your bin you felt that your karma was much improved when you spent some of the saved tips on really harder working street vendors which are carrying their trade on a shouldered pole or mutilated beggars. At least they still show a little bit of honest gratitude. Also, you have to admit that there is some satisfaction from feeding on the delicious free barbecues which are always on display at birthday parties in the beer bars while sipping your 35 baht happy hour beer. Well, you know to behave yourself and usually left a generous 5 baht tip for the food.

Of course you were not surprised when in that sorry excuse of a soi 8 coyote bar at 8:45 PM you get a bill for the full price of your San Miguel light whereas the happy hour clearly runs until 9 PM. You have been to that country often enough and know that there is no point in making a fuss over a few baht. But the place of venues you had to cross off your list due to either bad entertainment or bad treatment was getting so long that you were starting to get hard pressed to find adequate replacements for the next night. One of the dancers in there even addressed you with her worries about her Australian boyfriend (who of course she never cheats on) who lagged behind in sending over the regular 40,000 baht for more than a month already. Now she did not know how to pay the rent for her house which resulted in her having to “work” again – well that cheered you up! You enjoyed watching her closer after that and wondered what she was capable of doing in order to justify such a lofty stipend. Cute sure, sexy yes, but the stretch marks showed off previous childbirth which simply seems to be the norm these days for girls in most venues in Pattaya and heavily reduces the attractiveness, not so much of the body but of the woman itself, for this means that she is just after a supporter, not after someone to really share her life with.

You have to realize that the days where easily obtainable GFEs were the norm in Pattaya are over. You get older and the girls get more money hungry. If the trend continues, and it won't reverse for sure, then in a few years Pattaya will just be like a bigger version of Amsterdam's red-light district. Short time the norm or maybe hostess like arrangements with previously set terms. No more “up-to-yous”! The girls really cut into their own flesh though because those “romances” are what brought them sponsors who financed bikes, cars, houses or left them with the inheritance. However, the way they behave nowadays even the most desperate guys will start to ask questions (but more and more girls seem to get their stipends out of online relationships anyway...) Will a few naked gogo girls blotched in tattoos and stretch marks and some grumpy massage ladies still justify the long trip then? Maybe still attractive for retirees who need someone to look after them but for young guys on holiday a waste of time and opportunities.

Most girls were less than entertaining and did very little to cheer you up. In fact their behaviour ranged anywhere from extremely silly to downright offensive. It really seemed to have worsened a lot in the 2 years you have been coming to Pattaya! They play all tricks of the trade without the blink of an eye. They lack the least bit of empathy which reportedly was once one of the biggest draws of the women of this country. Now they are as superficial and at the same time as selfish as it gets. How can they keep getting away with that? Are there really enough guys who are ignorant enough that this does not bother them and hence continue handing over the cash? It takes a real simpleton to overlook all these obvious flaws and the overall sadness and dirtiness of the place at this point in time. Of course, to be fair, the behaviour and appearance of most guys who frequent Pattaya does little to change the appalling attitude of the locals. There is just way too much nonsense involved from both sides these days. But as much as the guys are to blame for having a hard time separating “good girls” from “bad girls” and often ending up staying with the wrong one, you often feel that the girls are not much better in deciding who would be good for them in the long term. That's probably why they behave the way they do now and measure love with money or gold and nothing else.

Lets not blame your bad mood on the girls though. Did you not have a great few days with that lady you met in a disco? Did she not manage to cheer you up with her energy and constant positivity? That has to be quite some achievement regarding the permanent huffy mood you are in recently, don't you think? She really deserves credit (and some baht) for that! Did she not give you a little bit of that old fashioned GFE by cutting your nails and providing you with free oranges and watermelons in her room? See, it still exists! And did you not feel like you were in your early twenties again during the frequent intimate, mutually entertaining sessions which brought back your old enthusiasm for the most beautiful exercise on earth? Of course you have to forgive her lackadaisical cockiness and for vomiting and peeing in your bed but how could you know that 7 San Miguels were more than a cute 40 kg light lady could take in 2 hours? Anyway, the earplugs and Xanax let you drift off to a nice sleep while she was finishing her business and the next morning, when you already forgot what had happened, you wondered why she tried so sheepishly but enthusiastically to make up for her mistake. A ***** sure, one of those who maintain a sponsor even, but the completely satisfying sexual experience over several days at least justified the trip.

And did you not have a no strings attached sexual encounter with a girl you met online only a few days prior to coming to Thailand. You can't blame her for not living up to your increasing expectations and that she was not girlfriend material in your eyes. She even picked you up at the airport with her car for about half of what a taxi would cost. Would that ever happen in your home? You know the answer. You could easily have met half a dozen more if you had gotten your lazy ass up to Bangkok. And even if the bars became mostly boring and were really lacking eye candy you still managed to get at least a free neck massage and an ice cold towel due to the afflicted face you always made. They took at least a little bit of pity on you. What more can you really expect in such a money oriented business? And don't forget the evening when by accident you stumbled in that new bells and whistles gogo near Walking Street. Normally you would have left immediately but you were pretty drunk and the sofas in there were inviting you to lay down and enjoy the buzz. And at 80 baht for a beer you can't be wrong, can you? The moment when the performing girl drew you on to the stage you were a bit distraught but still half drunk you have to admit that it was an unforgettable moment when she motioned you to lay down, open your mouth and catch a ping pong ball from where ping pong balls do not normally emerge. Unfortunately she only needed 2 tries. Only in Thailand.

Unique - and some bizarre - experiences, warm weather, delicious food, that's what you came here for and you found it all.

So what are you complaining about? Oh yes, You did not manage to find a replacement for your past experiences with the girlfriend. Well if you want a sirloin steak you should probably not go looking for it in McDonald's. Times are changing and there is surely a reason why Pattaya continues to draw both rougher customers as well as rougher girls. The bars are simply less fun than strictly business nowadays. If you only possess the least bit of perception then you cannot deny that they lacked any kind of charm. Too dirty, too sleazy, too blunt. What was once (long before you started coming to the kingdom) a genuinely fascinating environment where you could maybe get a glimpse of what paradise looks like is about to completely lose the last bits of its soul. The red light areas of Thailand will just become like anywhere else in the world and will more strictly be populated by mercenary pros. Why should Thailand with its millions of tourists be excepted? You also are not that much into shopping that this absurd monstrosity of a mall next to soi 9 on Beach Road could lure you into coming back.

You have great memories from your earlier days in Pattaya. Don't spoil them by witnessing any longer all the inevitable changes for the worse which are going on. Your days of innocent fun in Pattaya are over. You simply do not feel comfortable there anymore. Accept it and move on. There are plenty of pretty students or office girls in Bangkok who would love to entertain you in a much classier environment. Or how about a trip north to Khon Kaen or Udon? Traps and money issues will arise there too but you will get a new perspective and maybe a desire to experience a new type of nightlife. Try it at least to do a completely other type of Thai women justice and enjoy some new sights and sounds before you decide to give the whole country – not just Pattaya - a miss.

Stickman's thoughts:

A friend said it well recently when he said that he looks forward to his Pattaya trip all year long but when he eventually makes it there and leaves he feels empty and unsatisfied.....and then the cycle starts again...

[cali4995]

that's actually an amazingly insightful piece if you can stomach reading it. the only thing the fellow
missed (and he didn't miss much did he) was how the ranks of young thai males who don't seem
to do anything but lay about or sell drugs has swelled so much in the city. after i guess it was
determined that they could get their clutches in a local girl who would support them making the
cycle even more dreadful. girls more mercenary and now not even able to help their families and
just generally an increase in the selfishness and unhappiness which seems so pervasive for the locals.

[beer monkey]

This man done a good deed and stood his ground but got a broken arm and beat up in the process, maybe the city will recognize the bravery and present him with something.

(patters1 news.)

Man hurt after he prevents motorbike theft in South Pattaya Village.

(photo by pattayaone news)


Just before daybreak on Tuesday, Police were called to the Rungland Village located off the South Pattaya Road to investigate an assault. At the scene was Khun Somkit aged 34. He had sustained injuries to his head and his right arm had been broken.
He was rushed to Hospital where we caught up with the man who told us that as he was walking through the village he spotted two men who appeared to be in the process of stealing a motorbike. Khun Somkit decided he would make an attempt to prevent the robbery. He approached the two men who told Khun Somkit to leave otherwise they would make him leave.
Some would say he was brave, others would say he was foolish but he decided to stand his ground and received a serious beating for his troubles. However he prevented the theft taking place as the two attackers fled after the assault without the motorbike. Khun Somkit was discharged from Hospital later on Tuesday.

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Updated: [February 18, 2009


VOLUNTEER POLICE-DISGUISED ROBBERS ROB TWO ON THEPHRASIT ROAD, PATTAYA


Thephrasit Road, Pattaya was the scene of a robbery on 17 February, 2009, just past midnight, when two suspected drug dealers, masquerading as police volunteers, effectively ambushed two Thai local residents. Police are following up the crime.

At 00.15 am, on 17 February, Pol.Lt.Col. Tailert Leupeu, Pattaya Police Investigator, Dong Tan Beach, received a report of the incident, which occurred at the entrance to Soi Jularat, Thephrasit Road, and sent a team to investigate.

Arriving at Soi Jularat, police were greeted by the two shaken victims, Miss Gunlayanee Rawboon [32], from Panatnikom, Chonburi and Mr. Gaysorn Maneejan [38], her boyfriend. Miss Gunlayanee related that her boyfriend, who is a waiter at a nearby restaurant on Thephrasit Road, had left their friend's house, where they had been eating, to return used plates to the restaurant. She said that he had taken some time and she wanted to leave, so she went out in search of him on her motorbike.



Arriving at the entrance of the soi, which was dark, she was apparently stopped by two men, dressed like volunteer police, who demanded to inspect her motorbike. One of them had a machete, which he waved menacingly, warning her not to attempt to escape. After searching, and not finding anything untoward, they then grabbed her motorbike, a black Honda Click and were just about to leave, when Mr. Kaysorn, Miss Gunlayanee's boyfriend, rode into the soi on a restaurant motorbike. At this point, the robbers decided to take advantage of the situation and relieved Mr. Kaysorn of Bt200 cash, a mobile phone, his Buddha image and some documents, then sped away into the night.

Police alerted police patrols by phone to attempt an interception, but to no avail. Other witnesses in the soi told police that the two robbers were drug dealers, belonging to Tow Yai's gang. They had apparently been making a habit of robbing people in the soi, for some time. Police took note and are following up the case.

may
News Type : Crime
Story : Kampee
Photo : Kampee
Translater : Sirithanon

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Thursday 19th February 2009
Police seize property and cancel visa of Dutch Man caught up in class 2 drug case.

On Thursday Morning we joined a group of Police Officers as they conducted a raid at a property located at the TW City Home 1 Village in Soi Kow Noi. The raid was led by Police Major General Aditaerp, the Deputy Commander of the Narcotics Suppression Bureau and included Police Colonel Supit, the Superintendant of the Narcotics Suppression Bureau Region1 and Police Colonel Anon-Nut, the Superintendant of Pattaya’s Immigration Officer. The Senior Officers were armed with court papers which empowered them to seize property owned by Mr. Hans Heinz Willem Arne De Graaf aged 44 from The Netherlands. He was arrested on 6th January 2009 by the Narcotics Police along with his wife, Khun Giraporn aged 38 and both are currently on Police Bail relating to the supply of class 2 drugs. The Immigration Police confirmed that they have cancelled Mr. De Graaf’s Marriage Visa and have issued him with a special crime visa which permits him to stay in Thailand while his court case is ongoing. Police suspect that 4 properties were purchased with proceeds from selling the class 2 drugs and therefore 2 houses and 2 condos have been seized from Mr. De Graaf until his can prove his innocence in Court. This case sends a strong message to other foreigners who involve themselves in criminal activities here in Thailand and the senior officers confirmed that this is one of a number of ongoing cases involving foreigners and illegal drugs.

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hhmmm a special crime visa that sounds fun

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Australian man stabbed in the stomach in critical condition

2009-02-19

Police Lieutenant Colonel Sutam Chaosreetong, Pattaya Police Deputy Superintendent
Australian man stabbed in the stomach in critical condition
of the Crime Suppression Unit, Chonburi, received a report that an Australian man, Mr. Rockard Mathewes, aged 48, had been stabbed in the stomach and admitted to the Memorial Hospital. After receiving the report, the police arrived at the hospital to learn that the injured man was in a critical condition.

There was next to nothing for the police to investigate as they could not interview the attacked Australian and only knew for sure that the incident had taken place on Walking Street. Police assumed that he had got into a drunken brawl in a bar after a heated argument with another drunken person, but they will have to wait until the injured man recovers from injury before they can ask any question regarding the attack.

[cali4995]

Back to the serious news......

source: http://www.pattayamail.com/current/news.shtml#hd8

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Transvestite steals for breast surgery

reporter: Boonlua Chatree
Police arrested a transvestite who tried to steal from a British citizen to have money for breast surgery.
Pol. Maj. Wittaya Yoenyong, Crime Suppression Inspector at the Pattaya Police Station, was on patrol with other officers at 1.30 a.m. on February 7 when notified about an alleged pickpocket being detained at a beer bar on Soi Diana, Pattaya 2nd Road.
The “woman of the second category” Pongsathorn Chunsil, 22, of Yasothon, was taken into custody.
David Shine, 50, said that he was walking back to his room located in the soi when passing some bars the accused hugged him and offered sex but he declined.
Shine said while the man embraced him he also tried to pick his trouser pocket containing 5,000 baht but he was aware of this and reacted.
Shine tried to stop the thief, all the while shouting for help. Nearby onlookers were able to detain the thief.
Pongsathorn allegedly said that he needed money for breast surgery. Police said they found that the accused had police record involving the consumption of narcotics.
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[westerby]

Pongsathorn allegedly said that he needed money for breast surgery. Police said they found that the accused had police record involving the consumption of narcotics.

Had a look at the pictures aswell - lawks oh Lordy he's not even good looking (and nor is the Katoey). There must be other ways for a grim LB to make some cash, how about getting his pals to sponsor him in a marathon? People will always give to a worthy cause like that.

[cali4995]

They're generally bad news. I was initially very tolerant of them but after you've had
a few (or many) bad encounters with them, your perception starts to shift. I distinctly
remember one episode walking down soi buakow (in Patters) and this ladyman comes
trolling up behind me on it's motorbike. I said i wasn't interested nicely the first time,
then crossed the street and continued. The ladyman persists in following me. Then I said
loudly in Thai "LADYMAN, I DON'T WANT". And continued walking. Well, the ladyman
gathers it's composure and goes racing by me on it's motorbike, throwing it's helmet at me
as it passes. I don't need to tell you, if I had a gun, I would have blown it out of the saddle.

[cali4995]

source: http://www.pattayadailynews.com/shownew ... 0000008514
note: oh man, is this good stuff or what? These FPV guys should get a medal.
(pictures of various LB's and heroic FPV's on link above, brave men they are)

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LADY BOYS ACCUSE PATTAYA FOREIGN POLICE VOLUNTEER OF ASSAULT
On 25th February 2009 two lady boys claim they were injured in an unprovoked attack by a Foreign Police Volunteer (FPV) while they were negotiating with potential clients on Pattaya Beach.

At 02.30 am, the two lady boys, Mr. Boonchuay Srkeaw [20] from Nakorn Ratchasrima and Mr. Warawut Boongusol [20] from Bangkok, reported the incident to Pattaya police investigator, Pol. Lt. Col. Samreung Rattananahm.

They told police that they were hanging around on Beach Road, opposite Soi 13, with their many other lady boy friends when a tourist approached them and asked for a sexual service. While they were talking to the man a female Thai sex worker, who was standing nearby, walked up to the man and told him that the lady boys were not real women.

The two lady boys became angry and started arguing with her. As the situation got worse Englishman Mr. Paul Anthony Harrison [49], a member of the FPV who was out of uniform, was passing by and rushed to stop the argument.
Mr. Boonchuay and Mr. Warawut explained that Mr. Harrison did not spend time to listen to their story but instead immediately took the side of the Thai woman and proceeded to grab their hair and use his knee to attack them.

The police volunteer also used pepper spray to spray on their faces, and on the faces of their friends who had gathered to try and stop them arguing.
After questioning the two lady boys, Pattaya police co-operated with the tourist police to invite Mr. Harrison to the police station. He arrived in his uniform and was accompanied by his FPV friends.

On questioning, Mr Harrison confessed that he had attacked the lady boys and used pepper spray but only to try to keep them under control. He denied their accusations and said his intention was not to harm them.
However, the two lady boys insisted they did not want to compromise. They said lady boys were continuously victims of verbal abuse and threats by the FPV. The police sent them to the hospital to check their wounds and would continue to question witnesses and to investigate the case further.
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[747man]

They're generally bad news. I was initially very tolerant of them but after you've had
a few (or many) bad encounters with them, your perception starts to shift. I distinctly
remember one episode walking down soi buakow (in Patters) and this ladyman comes
trolling up behind me on it's motorbike. I said i wasn't interested nicely the first time,
then crossed the street and continued. The ladyman persists in following me. Then I said
loudly in Thai "LADYMAN, I DON'T WANT". And continued walking. Well, the ladyman
gathers it's composure and goes racing by me on it's motorbike, throwing it's helmet at me
as it passes. I don't need to tell you, if I had a gun, I would have blown it out of the saddle.

Me Too Cali.....Fuc*ing PRETEND Women !!!

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German Man dies in his Central Pattaya apartment.

On Tuesday Afternoon, Police Lieutenant Colonel Samlan from Pattaya Police Station was called to an apartment complex located in Soi 16 off the Central Pattaya Road to investigate a foreign fatality at the location. Officers made their way to room number 31 on 3rd floor where they inspected the body of Mr. Oskar Hermann Wild aged 70 from Germany. He was lying, partially clothed on the floor, and blood was seen to have come from his mouth and nose. According to a forensic doctor who was called to the scene there were no signs of third party involvement in his death. Mr. Frederick Willif, a friend of the deceased who lives on the 4th floor of the same apartment discovered Mr. Wild’s body after he used a spare key to enter his room after he failed to open the door. There was also broken glass inside the room and a large quantity of cash. Police suspect the man died earlier on Tuesday from natural causes, however they are waiting for the results of a post mortem examination before they close the case.

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Wednesday 25th February 2009
Karaoke Bar Employee beaten to death in jealous attack.

Early on Wednesday Morning, Police Lieutenant Colonel Wunlop from Pattaya Police Station was called to a Fishing Park in Soi Bongkot following reports of a suspected murder at the location. Police inspected the body of Khun Anon aged 27, an employee of the Oscar Karaoke Bar in Soi Beokeow. He had sustained a broken neck and other trauma consistent with repeated blows to the head. Near the body was two sticks thought to have been used during the attack. Khun Suwatra aged 18 a friend of the deceased explained that she had met Khun Anon in the bar and the pair then went to a further Karaoke Bar located in Central Pattaya where Khun Suwatra spotted her ex-boyfriend. She then left with Khun Anon on a motorbike; however the pair were being followed by the ex-boyfriend known only as “Bank” and his friends who were armed with sticks. In desperation, Khun Anon, pulled over at the Fishing Park and attempted to summon assistance which was not forthcoming. The jealous ex-boyfriend then led a brutal attack on Khun Anon which led to his death, according to further witnesses at the scene. Police are now hunting for “Bank” and his accomplices as a matter of urgency.

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Deadly Casanova caught
By Daily Xpress
Chon Buri
Published on February 26, 2009



Man with HIV/Aids confesses to posing as Arab prince for unprotected sex with women

Posing as an Arab prince, a Thai man livฌing with HIV/Aids lured more than 20 women into having unprotected sex in Pattaya, before stealing their valuables, reportedly to pay for medicines.

Police swooped early yesterday morning followฌing a tipoff that a thief wanted for a pursesnatch on January 9 was walking on Soi 9 of Pattaya Road 2. They arrested Suriyachat Thanomsuk, 29, and iniฌtially charged him with theft after he confessed to stealing the purse for monฌey to pay for medicines.

At least 20 infected

Further investigation reฌvealed that Suriyachat, who spoke good English through working at a speedboatrental service, had been posing as an Arab or Indian prince to lure both Thais and forฌeigners into sleeping with him so he could steal their valuables. He told police that most of the sex was unprotected, meaning that at least 20 people had been exposed to HIV infection.

Police urged any woman who suspects she may have been a victim of Suriyachat to file a complaint and have a blood test.

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Friday 27th February 2009
5 meter long Python found on the roof of a Beer Bar in Soi Boekeow.

Just before 4am on Friday Rescue Workers were called to the Kevin Beer Bar located in Soi Boekeow following the discovery of a snake. The arriving rescue workers were directed to the spot where the snake was seen and sure enough, the snake was spotted and after 1 hour, the brave workers managed to grab the 20kg, 5 meter long python which was shown off to the local media who arrived to cover the story. Khun Jaruan aged 42 is the manager of the Beer Bar and told us that she heard something on the roof which partially collapsed revealing the snake which rescue workers tell us most likely originated from a construction site behind the bar. The snake was taken to a local zoo who will care for the animal for the rest of its days.

Pattaya One News

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Monday 2nd March 2009

Man shot in the head following gang-related incident at Snooker Hall.

In the early hours of Sunday Morning, Police Colonel Somnook, the Chief of Banglamung Police received word of a shooting incident which had occurred at a Snooker Hall in Soi Neun Pleub Wan which left one man in a critical condition after he had been shot in the head. Khun Gantapat aged 17 was rushed to the Bangkok Hospital Pattaya where he remains in a serious but stable condition. Witnesses told the Police Chief that a White modified Honda Jazz had parked in front of the Snooker Hall and the driver was identified as Khun Mac, a member of a well known gang operating in the Naklua area. He shot in the direction of patrons at the Snooker Hall a total of 8 times. Only Khun Gantapat was injured in the shooting. An investigation at the crime scene provided Police with important forensic evidence which is now being collated and officers are also locating the suspected shooter at this time.

Pattaya One News

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Monday 2nd March 2009
Short circuits blamed for two weekend apartment fires.

We now report on two fires which occurred locally over the weekend.
The first fire occurred late on Sunday Night at a building in Soi 4 off Jomtien Beach Road. Police and Fire Rescue Units were called to the shop-house and were directed to a 2nd floor apartment which was ablaze. Fire fighters with breathing apparatus managed to put the fire out after one hour and it was confirmed that no one was injured and the owner of the apartment, Khun Noong, a Security Guard from a nearby Hotel, was out at the time. Fire Investigators suggested that an electric short circuit was to blame for the fire which caused around 30,000 Baht’s worth of damage.
The second fire occurred early on Monday Morning at an apartment complex in Lompok sub-district in Banglamung. The owner of the apartment that was on fire, Khun Jariyar aged 22 was at the scene and explained that she was taking a shower when she heard an explosion in the main room. A portable fan was on fire and she managed to escape before the fire took hold. The room was completely gutted and around 50,000 Baht’s worth of damage was caused in the fire which was put down to faulty electrics.

Pattaya One News

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Updated: [March 4, 2009

A BUSY NIGHT FOR PATTAYA POLICE
It has certainly been a busy night for Pattaya’s law officers as the following 3 reports demonstrate.

Slot Machine Gambling

On 4th March 2009 Pattaya police raided the “U-domAek” restaurant where they found gamblers playing on a slot machine.

Pattaya Deputy Investigator, Pol.Lt.Col. Sutam Chowsrithong, was tipped off about the illegal activity at the restaurant, located at 201 / 57/58 in Soi Sunee, behind Wat Chai TempleeMarket, Moo. 10 Nongprue, Banglamung, and rushed with his team to investigate.

At the back of the premises, which also operated Karaoke, police found a slot machine and two gamblers, Mr. Nikorn Padglang[20] and Mr. Pinyo Laidomchorn [27] who were caught red-handed playing the machine.

The police arrested them and confiscated the machine as evidence.



Mr. Sutep Sriyum [35], the owner of the restaurant, confessed to all charges and police took him to the police station for further processing

Baht bus Pick Pocket

On the same night at 02.40 am, Pattaya Deputy Investigator Pol.Lt. Sadayu Karnjanawiratch , was informed by a municipal official that a thief had been arrested in a baht bus.

A police team rushed to the scene in front of Siam Bayshore, Walking Street, Moo. 10, Nongprue, Banglamung where they found Miss. Tookata Cho Jung [25], a flower and chewing gum seller, being detained by Mr. Kirinollgsov Maksim [33], a tourist, and his two friends.



The tourists said they were riding on a baht bus together with the flower seller. Mr. Maksim said Miss. Tookata was begging to sell her items and she managed to steal 3000 baht from him. Before she left the bus, he and his friends noticed her suspicious behaviour and they then prevented her from getting away and informed the police. Miss Tookata, who is addicted to Yah Bah, confessed that she had been arrested many times before. The police took her to the police station and would bring her to justice.


Street Vendors cleaned up at Walking Street

Finally, At 04.20 am, Pattaya Tourist Police Investigator Pol. Lt.Col. Anan Aun Suwan, led his team, including 20 volunteer police, to block off many of the Sois in Walking Street. Their purpose was to clean up the area of Lady Boys, flower vendors , beggars and other illegal operators who had been the subject of many complaints from tourists.


They managed to arrest more than 50 people, including 3 beggars [3-12 year-old kids], 3 Lady Boys from Laos and 4 photographers with their monkeys. The rest were street vendors.

They were squeezed into a truck and taken to the Pattaya Police Station for further processing.

may
News Type : Crime
Story : Kampee
Photo : Kampee
Translater : Sirithanon

and 3 Laos Ladyboys !!