Why was the Thai fortune teller arrested in Pattaya?

The fortune teller was arrested for allegedly stealing a 19-year-old client's iPhone after she refused to pay him.

What happened after the fortune teller stole the phone?

Police were called, found the iPhone in the fortune teller's bag, and returned it to the owner. The fortune teller was arrested.

Is fortune telling popular in Thailand?

Yes, the market for spiritual goods and services in Thailand is substantial, with many people seeking guidance from fortune tellers.

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Thai Fortune Teller Nabbed for Phone Theft

3 Jan

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Summary

A fortune teller was arrested for stealing a teenager's phone on New Year's Day.
The victim refused to pay after the fortune teller predicted bad luck.
Police recovered the stolen iPhone from the fortune teller's bag.

Thai Fortune Teller Nabbed for Phone Theft

In Pattaya, Thailand, a fortune teller named Udomsap Mueangkaew, aged 38, was apprehended by police on New Year's Day for allegedly stealing a teenager's mobile phone.

The incident occurred after the victim, 19-year-old Pim, sought his services. Mueangkaew then told her she would face bad luck and lose a valuable possession, requesting payment to prevent it. When Pim declined, he reportedly stole her iPhone, only for it to be discovered by police hidden in his bag.