Jetski Gang Tries To Extort THB From Pattaya Marriott Guests

Published : September 25, 2011 :: 09:09:51 [ 6,796 views ]

Travelling Police Pataya (TPP) arrested five men operating a jetski rental on the Pattaya beach. The gang had threatened foreign tourists after the jetski rented by the tourists and the jet was damaged. The gang wanted more than 200,000 THB for the damage. The tourists refused to pay and the gang threatened to beat the tourists. Later the gang was arrested.

Pattaya, September 24, 2011[PDN]; Pol. Lt. Col. Aroon Prompan (Travelling Police Pattaya) and Pol. Sub. Lt. Chaleaw Srichong were notified of the arrest of a gang of a jetski boat operators extorting money from tourists.

The five suspects detained are: Mr. Jaturong or “Jongrak”| Singhakam age 24, address 576/2 Moo 10 Tambon Nong Preu, Chonburi, Mr. Somporn or “Taem” Thongpraiwan age 27, from 116 Moo 3 Tambon Daanchang, Supanburi, Mr.Sripaiporn or ” Moo” Monto age 27, from 20/43 Moo 6 Tambon, Sattahip, Mr. Akkarin or “Tai” Thongpraiwan age 26 from 116 Moo 3, Tambon Daanchang, Supanburi and Mr. Aroon or “Pom” Choomkaew age 36, address 407/65 Moo 12 Tambon Nong Preu, Chonburi. All suspects are operating a jetski rental service in Pattaya Beach Soi 10-11. The arrest took place at the lobby of the Mariott Resort & Spa in Pattaya in Central Pattaya. The gang is accused of threat and they will be prosecuted according to Thai law.

Pol. Lt. Col. Aroon Prompan (Travelling Police Pattaya) 11.30 hrs was notified by Mr. Somsak Tanreungsri Duty Manager of Marriott Spa & Resort that eight Thai men arrived at the hotel and were threatening a to beat the hotel guests.

Upon inspection the police found five suspects trying to extort money from four foreign tourists for the damage to a jetski which was involved in a collission. The amount for the damage: 200,000 THB. The tourists refused to pay and called the police. At the police station, the jetski gang were still threatening the tourists and demanding the money.

When the police was informed about this case they immediately arrested the five suspects in order to prevent further damage to the reputation of Pattaya since threats and extortions from jetski operators are common. The five suspects confessed on all accounts.

Comments

Maprao

said :

Same scum bags that got me in Aug 2011. They had 2 Indians working with them (found out later). One pretended to be in trouble when I went to his assistance he capsized the Jet Ski. The demand from 80000 Baht was reduced to 16000 Baht by the tourist police to fix the capsized jetski engine. I rented for 10 years no problem. I guess my luck ran out. These guys are probably at it again as we speak.

Email : maprao@hotmail.co.uk Date : 2011-11-23 17:12:39

Willy

said :

Somehow these scams are well known faces, so we will see them in a couple of days again and lightening the wallets of tourists who still want to go for a jet ski ride. Even the major of Pattaya promised to get rid of these "shame for the Thai hospitality" But what happens is these people can carry on with backup from some Sikh and 2 Police mans who come always to the Scene.. have a look on Facebook 'Ittipol Khunplome' the major of Pattaya. heaps of complains are made..

Email : whesenius@yahoo.com Date : 2011-10-02 21:30:02

Mikey

said :

confiscate their jet skis

Email : Surangw@hotmail.com Date : 2011-09-28 03:01:39

Patrick

said :

And they pay 100 baht fine and go free??

Email : patricksresto@gmail.com Date : 2011-09-26 15:12:35

Mike

said :

They should have arrested those jet ski mafia years ago. Biggest outright crooks in Pattaya.

Email : Mike1243@gmail.com Date : 2011-09-26 13:44:55

Anth0ny

said :

But after this show gang back on the beach.

Email : nospam@nospam.com Date : 2011-09-26 10:22:38

Mosquito

said :

They'll pay a small fine (if anything), and will be back ripping off tourist tomorrow!!!

Arrest just for show, if the police was really doing their job they'd be operating a stinks daily and getting arrests daily!!

Email : c_uehara78@hotmail.com Date : 2011-09-26 10:05:01

s.lennox

said :

lock them up they are thieves

Email : strtlennox@yahoo.co.uk Date : 2011-09-26 07:09:10

Johnny

said :

Thugs. All are cowards. They only work as a group. Stealing money from nice people that come to Thailand. They should be put in jail and let the PM of Thailand voice that Thailand will not stand for this type of behavior anymore.

Email : funny@live.com Date : 2011-09-26 05:46:04

Dean

said :

That crap stain in the middle with all the tattoos is a bastard. He is one of the main scammers on the beach. I know these dirt bags will only pay 100b or so and go right back out to it, but at least someone rained on their parade for a few hours and a couple of tourists didn't get scammed.

Email : daveman@gmail.com Date : 2011-09-26 03:35:59

toni

said :

stay the hell away from them jetskis... i learned my lesson in 2004, first and last time lol.

Email : toni989@yahoo.com Date : 2011-09-26 02:53:44

mary

said :

The last resort was arrested on the scum

Email : dubai_vip844@hotmail.com Date : 2011-09-25 15:15:29

Peter another Swede

said :

Well done, boys in Brown, you are wellcome to Phuket and teach the locals here how to handle the scamers.

Email : phuket500@hotmail.com Date : 2011-09-25 11:12:12

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