Danish Man Victim in Necklace Snatch In Central Pattaya

Many are blaming the recent increase in crimes against foreigners here in Pattaya, Thailand, on the sharp rise in the cost of living which is especially hurting the Thai population, some of whom are turning to a life of crime to survive.
On Monday afternoon, Juli 7, 2008, Khun Jongkrak aged 37 was arrested in Soi Diana Inn, Central Pattaya following an incident at the front of Soi 10 off Pattaya Second Road. He was accused of snatching a 1 Baht-weighted gold necklace from Mr. Paul Henningsen aged 58 from Denmark.
The suspect dropped the necklace before he attempted his escape out of fear of being caught by Police. He was caught, though thanks to the work of local Police volunteers and bike patrol units in the area. Khun Jongkrak, who is unemployed, told Police that a lack of money led him to a life of crime.