PHUKET – A transgender woman has publicly accused a Polish tourist of assault and robbery following a dispute over a paid service, marking the second such incident reported in Phuket within days. The victim shared images of her injuries and the alleged assailant on social media, appealing for improved safety measures for sex workers.

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According to her account posted on a popular Facebook page on October 15, the Polish client initially paid for services but subsequently demanded a refund. The disagreement turned violent when the man allegedly assaulted her and stole her handbag before fleeing the scene. While the victim did not specify the exact value of stolen items, she highlighted increasing concerns about criminals targeting sex workers under the guise of being clients.

A Thai trans woman said a Polish client attacked her and stole her bag after demanding a refund—this was the second assault in 24 hours; will authorities act?

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The report follows another recent assault on October 14, where an Indian national allegedly robbed a transgender woman of 10,000 baht. Police have yet to release an official statement regarding either case, though both suspects remain at large.

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The latest incident has intensified calls for stronger protective measures for vulnerable workers in Phuket’s tourism sector.

-Thailand News (TN)