Pattaya Mugging Causes Tourists Injuries
06 April, 2016

A husband and wife Iranian nationals were seriously injured when their motorcycle was overturned during a mugging.



Three Police Colonels- Colonel Supatee, Colonel Trirong, and Colonel Suktas called a meeting of the five police stations to come together to help track down the criminal who was responsible for the attacks on the Iranian tourists. The five police stations called were Pattaya City, Banglamung, Nongprue, Huay Yai, and Na Jomtien.

The incident occurred near Sukumvit Road Soi Trarak, on the inbound side at 7 pm, 5th of April.

Police Major General Aumpon instructed his men to accelerate the search to find clues to arrest the person responsible quickly.

Police will check the CCTV in the area at the scene to try to get the description of the villain. They will also ascertain the whereabouts of all known criminals in the area. The police have records of about 161 people, of which 6 of have just been released on bail.

The police are also giving out a reward of 50, 000 baht for the arrest of the mugger.

After the Police meeting, all of the Police Colonels as well as the Tourist Police and a representative of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, traveled to Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, to visit the two injured Iranian tourists and bring them gifts.

Doctors identified that Mr. Al Izadeh All has bleeding in his brain and ulcers, while his wife, Mrs. Maryam Mohsenikalk Heill has injuries to her body, bruises, and a broken leg.

The Foundation for Tourists Assistance in Pattaya City has donated 70,000 baht and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports helped take care of the medical expenses at 20,000 baht.

They will also help facilitate a trip back to their country.