A robbery incident recently occurred in downtown Pattaya, where four Chinese tourists were attacked by two motorcycle robbers while walking back to their hotel at night, resulting in one tourist being beaten and robbed.
The incident has attracted widespread attention, and the police are fully committed to tracking down the suspects.
According to Mr. Wu (40 years old), one of the victims, he and three friends were walking back to their hotel when two suspects on motorcycles approached them.
One of the robbers suddenly struck Mr. Wu in the face with a fist, while the other took the opportunity to steal a Huawei mobile phone worth about 30,000 Thai Baht (approximately 6400 RMB) from his hand. After the robbery, the two suspects quickly fled the scene on their motorcycles.
The Pattaya police take this incident very seriously and have dispatched an investigation team to the scene to gather evidence. The police are retrieving nearby surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses in the area to gather more clues about the crime.
The police stated that such cases not only threaten the safety of tourists but also severely impact Pattaya's international tourism image.
The police are calling on the public to provide any information related to the case to help apprehend the suspects as soon as possible, and they remind tourists to be vigilant and avoid traveling alone or to remote areas at night.
Additionally, the local tourism department has stated that it will strengthen cooperation with the police and increase patrols in key tourist areas to enhance the safety of visitors.
The occurrence of this robbery has raised concerns about safety in Pattaya. Analysts point out that similar incidents could affect tourists' trust in the area, thereby negatively impacting the tourism industry.
The police emphasize their commitment to solving the case and intensifying efforts to combat criminals to maintain the city's reputation and public order.
The case is still under investigation, and the police promise to bring the suspects to justice as soon as possible and call on the public to participate in ensuring the city's safety and tourists' trust.
