Why were Chinese tourists robbed by armed men in Thailand?

On the evening of September 7, local time, a home invasion and robbery occurred in Pattaya, a resort in Thailand. According to Thailand's "Bangkok Post" report, the police said that five armed men forced their way into Pattaya that night. In a certain house in Tiya, Chinese tourists inside the house were robbed of cash and valuables worth approximately 10 million baht (approximately RMB 2.174 million).

The report stated that it was unclear how many Chinese people were in the house at that time and who owned the house. With the assistance of interpreters, police are interviewing the Chinese victims. The police also said they would check security surveillance records in the residential area to look for clues about the robbers.

According to reports from the Thai Chinese website, the victims revealed to the police that they were robbed by five robbers of unknown nationality and their hands and feet were tied by the robbers. The robbers also threatened them with guns and forced them to open the safe. The gang of robbers fled the scene after plundering all the property. It was not until the victim's driver returned home that he discovered he had been robbed and called the police.

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Things to note when traveling in Thailand:

1. Traffic safety. Thailand drives on the right and drives on the left. When crossing the road, you should first look to the right, then to the left, and be careful to avoid "motorcycles". Choose a taxi that is willing to use the meter, and write down the license plate and driver's license information on the windshield on the left front of the car. Purchase tickets and insurance from regular long-distance bus companies and do not take night buses.

2. Property safety. Pay attention to safekeeping of property, documents, etc. Drive-by robberies, bank card thefts, and hotel luggage and property thefts often occur in Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Samui and other places. ?

3. Food safety. The weather in Thailand is hot, people like to drink ice water, and there are many delicacies and seafood at roadside stalls. Tourists should not be greedy for too much or too little when dining. Prepare some commonly used medicines for treating diarrhea before traveling.

China.com-Chinese tourists were robbed by armed men in Thailand. An acquaintance may have been involved in the crime