Areas with frequent pickpocket incidents in Pattaya, with prevention advice.
Keep phone in front pocket, avoid flashing cash
Watch for motorbike bag-snatchers after dark
Crowded narrow alleys; use front bag
Tourist-heavy; mind open pockets at traffic lights
Nighttime theft reports high; avoid leaving phone on tables
Low risk; still watch belongings on beach
Pickpockets target tourists in boarding queue
Dense crowds weekend nights; zip bags
Bar scam combined with phone theft reports
Watch luggage during boarding