German tourist praises Pattaya police after theft and assault arrests

On February 24, 2025, Markus, 55, a German tourist, reported 35,000 baht and 1,200 euros stolen from his hotel safe at The Edge Condominium on Pattaya Second Road. He had invited two suspects to his room; one stole the money while he was in the bathroom. Markus tracked one suspect to Pattaya Beach and called police—others arrived and assaulted him. Pattaya City Police, Tourist Police, and Chonburi Immigration arrested four suspects within hours. Markus praised the swift response and plans to return with a gift for the officers.