Expat resident Daria Kurtova, 32, was riding towards Chalong Circle and opposite HomePro in Chao Fa Road West when the snatcher struck about 7.40pm.
Police reacted quickly and captured the man within 30 minutes, finding Ms Kurtova's bag in his possession.
Inside the bag police found 4480 baht in cash, five bank books and four ATM cards.
The arrested man, Adhitchat Yodwicha, 24, confessed and was being interviewed by officers at Chalong Police Station in southern Phuket tonight.
Its amazing what women keep in their handbags while on holiday
Posted by Andrew on July 21, 2013 09:37