Chon Buri: A bus driver was arrested Monday for stealing a bag from an American tourist, and crystal methamphetamine was found in his possession.
Pattaya police station chief Apichai Krobpetch said Suchart Chanthachote was apprehended Monday after a complaint from the US visitor that he had left a bag containing money on a tour bus on Saturday.
Police looked for the bus and found the bag, containing US$460 (14,800 baht), on the vehicle, Pol Col Apichai said.
Six small bags of ya ice weighing seven grammes altogether were also found on the bus, he added.
Mr Suchart, 47, admitted he had seen the bag after it was left on the bus and decided to keep it instead of returning it to the owner, while the drugs were for sale to other bus drivers, Pol Col Apichai said.
The driver faced theft and drug possession charges.
The tourist's name was not disclosed.
