Patong police arrested a 37-year-old transgender woman on 23 October, already known for theft and drug offences.
The investigators from the Patong police, under the authority of Col. Korakrit Khankhruea, carried out the arrest of Rin, 37, in a hotel room on Soi Suk Charoen, in Patong.
The suspect, who has a lengthy criminal record for theft and drug offences in the area, was wanted after a video was shared on social media showing her stealing the belongings of a foreign tourist.
Confronted with the images, Rin admitted to being the perpetrator. The police seized the clothes worn during the theft as well as several objects serving as evidence.
The investigation has been entrusted to the Patong police services for further inquiries.
Source : Phuket Times