Krabi Tourist Police warn of shoplifting gangs in Ao Nang

The Krabi Tourist Police are warning of ‘tourist shoplifting gangs’ after they have received reports that several tourists and shops had items stolen around Ao Nang.

Video clips of tourists stealing a bikini at a shop in Ao Nang went viral in social media this week.

34 year old Netdao Wiwatrassamee, who posted the video clip, says, “I have already reported this to Ao Nang Police. The incident happened on Monday. Two female foreign tourists were browsing at my shop.”

“One of them has taken a bikini and put it in her bag before she left the shop. The CCTV camera has recorded the incident.”

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“I have two clothes shops in Ao Nang. A similar incident has happened several times. At this shop it’s already happened three times. Every time I have reported to police but they can’t find the thieves.”

“Other shop sellers have also facing similar kinds of incident. An iPhone 10 has also been stolen.”

Yesterday 21 year old Saharat Jewsakun, a crew on a ferry, filed a report to police after a male foreign tourist stole his bag which contained an ATM card and 5,000 Baht cash. CCTV cameras recorded the incident.

LT Col Attapong Sanejaiwut of the Krabi Tourist Police says, “Most tourists are planning these thefts in pairs. One of them will talk with a shop seller while the other will steal an item.”

“Please be aware of them. We are strictly patrolling the shopping areas to prevent this kind of incident.”