PHUKET — A Pakistani tourist accused of assaulting a transgender woman and stealing cash in Phuket’s Patong area was arrested Friday at Suvarnabhumi Airport before he could flee the country.
The case began when Chalemchai, a 25-year-old transgender woman, filed a police report alleging she met a South Asian tourist on Bangla Road in Patong, Kathu District, Phuket on October 13. The two agreed to go to her hotel room in nearby Soi Saen Sabai.
According to Chalemchai’s statement, the foreign man initially paid her 1,000 baht for her services. However, when preparing to leave, he demanded his money back, sparking an argument that escalated into a physical altercation. She claims he assaulted her and fled with 10,000 baht of her money.
Following an investigation, police identified the suspect and obtained an arrest warrant from the court on October 17 for Mr. Muhammad, 23, a Pakistani national.
Patong police apprehended him at the departure area on the fourth floor of Suvarnabhumi Airport as he attempted to leave Thailand. He was transferred back to Patong to face charges of robbery causing physical or mental harm and assault causing bodily or mental injury.
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