The incident unfolded around 8:40pm near Supalai Condo Vista Phuket on Takua Pa Rd in the heart of Phuket Town, police reported.
The woman, named by police as Alisa Makarenko, was riding her motorbike when a man, dressed in black and wearing a blue helmet, approached and snatched her blue and black handbag from her.
The thief then sped off on his motorbike. Ms Makarenko gave chase, while recording her pursuit on her phone.
The pursuit involved a series of turns, onto Ratsada Rd, Suriyadet Circle, Bangkok Rd and finally Poonphon Rd.
While giving chase, Ms Makarenko weaved through Phuket Town traffic at speed, at times passing closely between the car she was overtaking and oncoming traffic.
However, Ms Makarenko was unable to catch up.
Her handbag contained several valuable items, including glasses, a Thai motorbike driver’s license, a Kasikornbank debit card, three Russian bank debit cards, a comb, a power bank and B60 in cash.
Ms Makarenko reported the incident to Phuket Tourist Police at 9:29pm. She was taken to Phuket City Police Station to provide a detailed account of the robbery.
Phuket City Police are now reviewing CCTV footage along the escape route in an effort to identify and apprehend the suspect and are urging anyone with information to come forward.