AT least one case a week of ‘knockout robbery’ in which the victim is given potentially lethal drugs is being investigated by police in Pattaya.
The problem is highlighted in the BigChilli story appearing on page 72 of this issue of the magazine.
Our investigation reveals that the actual number of cases might be higher, but some victims of these drugging robberies are reluctant or refuse to contact the resort’s authorities.
The problem is highlighted in the BigChilli story appearing on page 72 of this issue of the magazine.
Our investigation reveals that the actual number of cases might be higher, but some victims of these drugging robberies are reluctant or refuse to contact the resort’s authorities.
The easy availability of the drugs used by the perpetrators is also revealed. This is especially true in Bangkok, where criminals buy substances that are actually banned by the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Most of the victims are male, and some cases resulted in a fatality.
Below is an unofficial list compiled by the BigChilli of robberies involving drugs that have been reported in Pattaya and other destinations in Thailand.
Most of the victims are male, and some cases resulted in a fatality.
Below is an unofficial list compiled by the BigChilli of robberies involving drugs that have been reported in Pattaya and other destinations in Thailand.