The thefts occurred in three separate incidents where money was taken from safes in the tourists’ rooms.
Patong Police launched an investigation after the tourists reported the missing funds. Officers gathered information from the hotel, including records of room access and safe usage, and questioned hotel staff, including the cleaning crew.
One maid aroused suspicion but initially denied any involvement.
Further questioning at Patong Police Station led the maid to confess to stealing the money.
The cleaner then guided police to recover the stolen cash from all three hotel safes, which had been hidden in a room at a residence in Kathu.
The maid has since written a full confession. Police have confiscated the stolen funds and are proceeding with legal action against the suspect.