Peter Chernov
points to the two thieves that managed to get his
wallet, but were unable to allude police.
Boonlua Chatree
Officers patrolling Pattaya’s beachfront caught two
transvestites immediately after they allegedly pick-pocketed a Russian
tourist.
Walking between Soi 5 and 6, officers responded to
the urgent calls of 50-year-old Peter Chernov. He claimed a ladyboy had
come up to him, asking for a hug. At the same time, another took a
wallet from his pocket.
Police were immediately able to track down the
pickpockets, arresting 20-year-old Chatree Khuanthong of Laos and a
16-year-old Puchong Loimunkong from Nongbualamphu. It was Puchong’s
second arrest this month for theft. Inside one of their handbags they
found Chernov’s wallet.
Both were charged with theft and Chatree with
illegally entering the kingdom.
