Unemployed engineer arrested for theft spree in Hat Yai
Police in Hat Yai have apprehended a 26 year old unemployed engineer involved in a series of thefts across resorts, hotels, and hospital patient rooms. The arrest took place yesterday, December 25, when police raided a rented room in a nondescript building in Soi Chok Saman 4, Hat Yai Municipality, Songkhla. The suspect, identified only as Muach, originally from Narathiwat, was found in possession of a stolen motorcycle.
The investigation began as reports emerged of a thief targeting areas within Hat Yai Municipality, including resorts, hotels, and hospitals. The situation escalated recently when the suspect allegedly committed a theft at a hotel, making off with valuable items.
Police investigations quickly led to Muach, who was traced to the rented room without an address in Soi Chok Saman 4. During the raid, police recovered a Honda Wave motorcycle, reportedly stolen from the Pakistani mosque within the municipality.
Muach confessed to the crimes during questioning. He revealed that he had previously worked as an engineer and had served as a prayer leader at a local mosque. However, after losing his job and struggling to find employment, he resorted to theft to cover his expenses. His targets included hotels, resorts, and even patients in hospital rooms, reported KhaoSod.
“I had no money, and I didn’t know what else to do,” he reportedly stated, expressing regret for his actions.
The police have filed charges against Muach and are conducting further investigations to expand the case. They are considering additional legal actions as per the law.
In related news, police arrested two Vietnamese men at a love hotel in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok on December 18, following a spate of thefts in the area. Over 500 pieces of evidence were seized.
Officers from Chaiyaphruek Police Station received multiple complaints regarding thefts in the Bang Bua Thong, Bang Kruai, Bang Si Mueang, and Chaiyaphruek areas of the province. A covert investigation was launched into each case.
