Swiss Man detains two suspected thieves following incident on Baht Bus

[7-Eleven]

On Tuesday Evening Mr. Kiebert aged 39 from Switzerland was utilizing the services of a Baht Bus in Central Pattaya when he was joined on the Bus by a woman and transsexual who proceeded to sit either side of Mr. Kiebert. At that time, he suspected nothing until he realized that his wallet containing 1,500 Baht and his Visa Cards had been taken. Mr. Kiebert gave chase and managed to detain both suspected thieves and recover his wallet. The Police soon arrived and arrested Khun Banchar aged 22 and Khun Somshai aged 21. At the Police Station they explained to Police that they had run out of money due to the recent Songkran Festival and decided to enter a life of crime to replenish their depleted funds. Both are now behind bars awaiting a court appearance.

 

 

 

 

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[biggles]

Dont you love how the pictures of these "innocents' are all over the papers in thailand. In western countries they would have coats over there heads or no pics at all!!

[BangkapiBoy]

Well done, Swiss Man!

[M_T]

WELL DONE BROTHER!

 

Seriously, due to this guy's awesomeness thats two less scumbags that we need to worry about.

 

I think everyone on the board owes this guy a drink, at the very least, if not a bar fine.

[nicktuck]

good job

[mike the rat]

seems like its not just the bus drivers who try to rip you off these days then....must be awful to have a transexual sit next to you and then have him\her start rifling in your trousers for money......hmm surley not in pattaya.......

[17hrs2freedom]

holy shit, thats one ugly ladyboy!

 

 

 

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[jharrison]

They were working Soi Buakow during high season. A brit warned me about them with a "watch your wallet". And many times, they'd jump on the bus and I would warn the others on the bus, to the point when they saw me they would jump off the bus. The girl carries a big purse she puts on her lap to cover her hand reaching across. The Ladyboy causes a disturbance so the girl can work on pickpocketing. Sometimes there were three of them and they would sit on both sides of the mark and then the Ladyboy would start acting up, flirting or being outrageous...they went after both men and women. One couple I made move over by me because they didn't understand English...they probably were intimidated by me but I saved their money and wallets.

 

I'm glad they got caught!

 

All the best,

 

jH

[LaaMok]

They were working Soi Buakow during high season. A brit warned me about them with a "watch your wallet". And many times, they'd jump on the bus and I would warn the others on the bus, to the point when they saw me they would jump off the bus. The girl carries a big purse she puts on her lap to cover her hand reaching across. The Ladyboy causes a disturbance so the girl can work on pickpocketing. Sometimes there were three of them and they would sit on both sides of the mark and then the Ladyboy would start acting up, flirting or being outrageous...they went after both men and women. One couple I made move over by me because they didn't understand English...they probably were intimidated by me but I saved their money and wallets.

 

I'm glad they got caught!

 

All the best,

 

jH

 

good work glad to hear there are still some decent people around helping strangers, I have took time out to help many tourists, its better than a smack in the face

[dtyolmn]

No matter where you are or traveling yo always need to be aware of your surroundings and whats going on around you. Crooks are everywherre.

[gregkai]

WELL DONE BROTHER!

 

Seriously, due to this guy's awesomeness thats two less scumbags that we need to worry about.

 

I think everyone on the board owes this guy a drink, at the very least, if not a bar fine.

I'll buy him a drink, he's not sexy enough for me paying his BF ;-p

 

More seriously, well done indeed, it was brave of him, especially when you heard some frightening stories about Patt, he sort of risked his life for 1500 bahts ! I guess with this example in newspaper this scam may become less popular...:-)

[gogo dog]

I guess with this example in newspaper this scam may become less popular...:-)

Still popular, they tried it on me yesterday.

[nickrock]

good job one less pair around to rip you off

[jocky king]

Well done Swiss man , To all the farangs, please watch your wallets and camera when you are on the bahtbus, my Mate from Leeds England got his wallet stolen by the girl two years ago and gave me a wake up call everytime i get on the bahtbus. Best solution is chain the wallets or put your wallets on your front pockets.

[troilist]

Good effort on the Swiss guys behalf, it may make others think twice when they see someone fighting back

[moth]

Bravo, but dangerous in my opinion.