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British Tourist Injured in Attempted Robbery in Jomtien, Third Mugging of Foreign Tourist This Week Locally
A British tourist was injured in Jomtien, Pattaya, after being attacked by two men on a motorcycle attempting to steal his mobile phone. This marks the third such incident targeting foreign tourists in the area this week.
PATTAYA, Thailand: A 45-year-old British man was injured early Tuesday after two men on a motorcycle boxed him in, assaulted him, and attempted to steal his mobile phone near Soi Jomtien 15. Rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Thamma Sathan Pattaya volunteer unit received a report of the assault at 1:36 a.m. and responded to the scene. This incident marks the third reported case this week of foreign tourists being targeted in muggings within the local area, raising concerns about tourist safety. The string of attacks highlights a potential increase in criminal activity targeting visitors, prompting calls for enhanced security measures to protect tourists in Pattaya, a major hub for international tourism. Such incidents can negatively impact the city's reputation and its vital tourism-driven economy. Source: Pattaya News
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