A boat cruises along a river in Pattaya, Thailand. Image by Shutterstock.
Thai authorities recently apprehended a Thai female for taking a 300,000-baht (US$ 8,600) gold pendant from a Chinese guy as the Southeast Asian nation is looking for to bring back traveler self-confidence.
The 29-year-old female confessed to the theft and consented to pay the traveler back the worth of the taken pendant although it had actually been pawned and offered, Pattaya News reported.
The cash was provided to the Chinese traveler at the Pattaya City Police Headquarters on Jan. 5.
The theft took place on Dec. 25 on South Pattaya Roadway as the 36-year-old traveler had actually been strolling back to his hotel after a night out. He was approached by the female using to make pals with him, according to Khaosod English news website.
He decreased the deal however specified the suspect continued to touch him before he left.
Quickly after, he discovered that his gold pendant that he declared deserved 300,000 baht had actually been taken.
He later on submitted a report to regional authorities who took control of a week to locate the suspect.
On Jan. 5, a court warrant was provided, and the burglar was detained.
In Thailand, burglars can be locked up for 3 years, together with a 6,000 baht fine.
Thailand is targeting 8 million Chinese travelers in 2024, double in 2015’s figure.
