A Chinese tourist was seen running naked through a hotel corridor in Pattaya, Thailand, after allegedly being robbed by a transgender sex worker. The incident occurred when the man brought the woman back to his room, but within ten minutes he emerged completely nude, alerting reception that two women had attacked him and stolen 10,000 baht (approximately £238) and an iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Police later arrested 20-year-old Atikhun Mueangmungkhun, who initially denied involvement but confessed after CCTV footage showed her face. She was charged with robbery at night with a weapon, or by two or more persons acting together. Police Captain Assada Jarusombat stated that evidence from security cameras and the stolen phone led to the arrest warrant.
The arrest is part of a series of violent attacks on tourists in Pattaya, a resort town known as Sin City. Recent incidents include a cross-dresser stealing 20,000 baht from a Korean tourist and attacking him, and a German tourist being assaulted on the street. On February 17, a Chinese tourist was beaten and robbed by three sex workers after refusing to pay extra fees.
Local residents report that violent incidents are common, especially along Beach Road, a two-and-a-half-mile strip packed with street sex workers. Despite regular police crackdowns, workers flee when officers approach and regroup later. Officers privately admit there is little they can do to solve the issue.
Pattaya remains a major tourist destination, known for its bars, massage parlours, and cheap sex, but these incidents are tarnishing Thailand's image as a family-friendly holiday spot with beautiful beaches and rich history.
