Pattaya Law Enforcement Swiftly Apprehends Young Thief

In the early hours of January 15, 2024, a young thief was apprehended on the sandy shores of Jomtien Beach, Pattaya, Thailand. The suspect, a mere 13 years old, was caught in the act of stealing a phone from a Turkish tourist. The stolen item, a Redmi phone, was valued at approximately 4,500 baht.

Swift Response from Pattaya Police

The incident unfolded as Mr. Akis Kul, a 58-year-old visitor from Turkey, was engaged in conversation with the young suspect. Suddenly, his phone was snatched from his hands. Mr. Akis’s call for help did not fall on deaf ears.

Pattaya police officer Tassanai Termphon, who was on patrol for tourist safety, noticed the commotion and sprang into action. Observing the fleeing thief, Officer Tassanai gave chase and managed to apprehend the suspect just 50 meters from the crime scene.

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