Bangkok crime spree: Transgender gang member arrested for drugging and robbing victims

A 22 year old transgender member of a notorious Bangkok crime spree gang, known as the Khlong Nazepam or Ping Ping, has been arrested in Bangkok. She was accused of drugging and robbing unsuspecting victims across the city.

The operation was led by Deputy Superintendent of Police, Theeradet Thamsuthee and his PCT 5 unit at 11.30am today. The transgender woman, Aphichat, was wanted under two arrest warrants, one issued on July 10 for robbery in a dwelling at night in the vicinity of Sutthisan Police Station and another warrant issued yesterday, September 11 for robbery in a dwelling at night in the vicinity of Phaya Thai Police Station.

Six identification cards belonging to other individuals were found in her possession. She claimed that these were part of her scam. Six mobile phones were also found, two belonging to Aphichat and four to the call centre gang….