Pattaya vendor tackled by tourists after stealing from German tourist
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A Pattaya beach vendor has been caught by beach-goers after stealing from a tourist on Jomtien Beach.
Pattaya City Police said the suspect was detained by Thai and foreign tourists at the beach.
A 66-year-old German woman told police that while she was at the beach, the suspect snatched her bag and ran away.
She shouted for help. A 49-year-old Thai man, Siripop Kanlapan, says he heard the shout before chasing after the thief and catching him.
The man was taken to the police station.
Source: Thethaiger.com
