From Pattaya Mail

A 55-year-old tourist from Bahrain, Hasan Mohamed Almuqahwi, experienced an unfortunate incident during his late-night baht-bus ride from Soi Bua Khao back to his hotel on September 28, prompting him to report a robbery to the local Pattaya police.

Hasan told the police that two women, visibly transvestites, had joined him on the baht-bus. Engaging in what seemed like casual conversation, the journey took an unexpected turn as the vehicle approached the hotel where Hasan intended to disembark.

Seizing a fleeting opportunity, one of the women snatched Hasan’s bag, containing 7,000 baht, 60 Dinars, and essential documents. Hasan attempted to restrain the suspected thief, but failed. In a blink, the two transvestites made a quick escape on foot, leaving Hasan in hot pursuit but without success.

Following the incident, Hasan reported the theft to the local authorities. The Pattaya police promptly initiated an investigation, diligently examining closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage to identify and apprehend the suspects.

 

 

Badly written last paragraph.

So, did they apprehend the suspects? All it said was that the police "diligently" examined CCTV in order to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.... and then it leaves the reader hanging as to the outcome.

And was the word "diligently" really necessary? Or was it to flatter some important people?

 

(just to be clear, I am referring to the reporter; not to forum member @reader, whom I thank for sharing this news tidbit)

10 hours ago, macaroni21 said:

So, did they apprehend the suspects? All it said was that the police "diligently" examined CCTV in order to identify and apprehend the perpetrators....

Good question. Pattaya One News reports that police identified the culprits using video surveillance footage, although they don't report on the outcome of the investigation.

https://pattayaone.news/pattaya-transwoman-steals-from-bahraini-tourists-purse/