Pattaya Police Investigate Alleged Assault and Robbery Against Bangladeshi National

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Police Lieutenant Colonel Sai Jai Khamjulla was informed by 32-year-old Bangladeshi national Mohammad Farhad Hossan about an alleged assault and robbery at the Pattaya City Police Station on August 9. According to Hossan, the incident occurred earlier that day when he was approached by a Thai woman who managed to earn his trust and later invited him to a hotel room, where he was allegedly threatened and assaulted by the woman and two additional Thai women. The suspects allegedly stole SGD800, MYR200, and 4,000 baht, totaling approximately 25,500 baht (US$790).

Key Takeaways:

  • The alleged assault and robbery was reported at the Pattaya City Police Station on August 9 by Mohammad Farhad Hossan, a 32-year-old Bangladeshi national.
  • Hossan claimed that he was approached by a Thai woman who earned his trust and invited him to a hotel room, where he was allegedly assaulted by the woman and two additional Thai women.
  • The suspects allegedly stole SGD800 (about 20,000 baht), MYR200 (roughly 1,500 baht), and 4,000 baht, totaling approximately 25,500 baht (US$790).
  • A local motorcycle taxi driver reported that he encountered Hossan with noticeable scratch marks on his face and offered him a ride to the police station to file a report.
  • Police Lieutenant Colonel Sai Jai Khamjulla documented the case and coordinated with the investigative team to search for evidence and track down the suspects.
  • The police are actively working to capture the perpetrators and ensure they face legal consequences.
  • In a separate incident, a 29-year-old Russian woman was left shaken after a bold bag snatching in central Pattaya on July 29.
  • The suspect in the bag snatching incident is still at large.

Statistics:

  • The total amount stolen in the alleged assault and robbery was approximately 25,500 baht (US$790).
  • The incident occurred in Soi Khao Phratamnak 4, Pattaya Beach.

Sources:

  • The Pattaya News
  • Police Lieutenant Colonel Sai Jai Khamjulla
  • Pattaya City Police Station