Bangkok rider snatches tourist bag to fund online gambling

A Bangkok food delivery rider was arrested for allegedly snatching a Qatari tourist’s bag to fund online gambling. The incident occurred in Soi Sukhumvit 38, where two men on a motorcycle snatched the tourist’s bag before fleeing towards inbound Sukhumvit Road. The stolen items included 20,000 baht in cash, US$500 in cash, credit cards, and other cards. Police from Thong Lor Police Station and Metropolitan Police Division 5 later identified three people allegedly involved in the robbery. Anusorn, the 26-year-old food delivery rider, admitted to receiving 6,000 baht from the robbery and throwing the bag away after the incident. He also admitted that he wanted the money for personal expenses and online gambling. The police are gathering evidence to seek arrest warrants for the two other accused and are tracking them down. This incident highlights the importance of being cautious when traveling in Thailand and the need for tourists to be aware of their surroundings. Phuket buyers should also be mindful of their belongings and take necessary precautions to prevent theft.

What happened

A Bangkok food delivery rider was arrested for allegedly snatching a Qatari tourist’s bag to fund online gambling. The incident occurred in Soi Sukhumvit 38, where two men on a motorcycle snatched the tourist’s bag before fleeing towards inbound Sukhumvit Road. The stolen items included 20,000 baht in cash, US$500 in cash, credit cards, and other cards. Police from Thong Lor Police Station and Metropolitan Police Division 5 later identified three people allegedly involved in the robbery. Anusorn, the 26-year-old food delivery rider, admitted to receiving 6,000 baht from the robbery and throwing the bag away after the incident. He also admitted that he wanted the money for personal expenses and online gambling. The police are gathering evidence to seek arrest warrants for the two other accused and are tracking them down. This incident highlights the importance of being cautious when traveling in Thailand and the need for tourists to be aware of their surroundings. Phuket buyers should also be mindful of their belongings and take necessary precautions to prevent theft.

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Source: The Thaiger

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