German says deceived by transgender, who stole his moneyThe German answers police questions after the brawl on Pattaya's Beach Road early Tuesday morning. (Photo: Amporn Sangkaew)PATTAYA — A German man involved in a brawl with five transgenders has told police one of them had stolen a large amount of money after he took him back to his hotel room, mistakenly believing him to be a woman. During the scuffle, one of his assailants also stole and ran off with his bag, the 55-year-old tourist later told police. The man told investigators he had taken one of them to his hotel room on Monday night, mistaking him for a real woman. He rushed out of the hotel and caught up with the departing transgender, restraining him.

Source: Bangkok Post February 24, 2026 05:37 UTC