A vacationer was allegedly pickpocketed at a Songkran water splashing event in Pattaya. The vacationer, 25 yr previous Chinnawut Lahoong from Bangkok, told police that his wallet was stolen during a splashing event on Pattaya’s Walking Street.
Chinnawut knowledgeable Pattaya City Law Enforcement concerning the incident final evening. He stated that he stopped to buy a water gun while at the splashing event but when he went to pay for the item he discovered that his pockets was lacking. The wallet contained three,000 baht in money, in addition to numerous ATM cards, Chinnawut mentioned.
Chinnawut filed a report with Pattaya City Police, who are currently reviewing CCTV footage to determine any suspects, The Pattaya News reported.
Following the incident, Pattaya City Police issued a warning to tourists to be more careful with their belongings during the festival. Pickpocketing is a typical drawback throughout major Songkran occasions. Thieves usually target waterproof baggage that are loosely hung around the waist or protruding of a pocket.
To prevent pickpocketing, Pattaya Police recommend that vacationers put on waterproof baggage round their necks with a agency strap and carry them inside their clothing, somewhat than on the outside. Luxurious recommend not displaying any valuables or expensive jewellery.
Songkran isn’t the one time of 12 months for pickpocketing in Pattaya. The city’s pickpocketing and theft problems had been highlighted in a quantity of reviews final yr..