Theft

  • Pattaya NewsBaht luck: German and Indian tourists pickpocketed in Pattaya

    Baht luck: German and Indian tourists pickpocketed in Pattaya

    A German man yesterday lost about 6,000 baht in cash while an Indian man lost over 13,000 baht in a pickpocketing incident in Pattaya. The 67 year old German victim, Manfred Frey, along with his Thai wife and his friend, visited Mueang Pattaya Police Station yesterday, March 16, to report the theft. He stated that he was pickpocketed outside a…

  • Thailand NewsNonthaburi theft gang arrested after stealing appliances on bike

    Nonthaburi theft gang arrested after stealing appliances on bike

    A theft gang used a single motorcycle to steal various appliances, including a washing machine, refrigerator, air conditioner, and television, from a building in Nonthaburi. Police have apprehended three people, while another suspect managed to evade capture. Yesterday, March 13, at 9pm, Police Colonel Phisut Chantarasuwan, superintendent of Rattanathibet Police Station in Nonthaburi, along with Deputy Superintendent Phasakorn Chaiyawong and…

  • Bangkok NewsPolice in Bangkok nab suspect in gold necklace theft

    Police in Bangkok nab suspect in gold necklace theft

    Police in Tha Kham successfully apprehended a 28 year old man suspected of snatching a gold necklace from a Myanmar national in the Rama 2 area. The incident occurred yesterday, March 10, around 7.38pm, and was quickly resolved with the help of vigilant officers. The arrest took place after the police, conducting routine patrols, were alerted by the Tha Kham Police…

  • Phuket NewsLaundrette looter! Foreign thief caught airing dirty laundry in Phuket

    Laundrette looter! Foreign thief caught airing dirty laundry in Phuket

    CCTV footage from a 24-hour laundrette in Phuket this week captured a man, believed to be a foreigner, stealing clothes belonging to the shop’s customers. A Thai man shared footage of the theft, at around 11pm on Monday, March 3, on social media to warn others who use the laundry shop in the Kathu neighbourhood of Phuket. He believed that…

  • Pattaya NewsGold jewellery worth 30,000 baht stolen from Pattaya apartment

    Gold jewellery worth 30,000 baht stolen from Pattaya apartment

    A night out turned into a nightmare for a young Pattaya resident after her gold jewellery, worth over 30,000 baht, vanished in a brazen apartment break-in. Kawalin told reporters that the theft took place at her South Pattaya residence at around 10.30pm on Friday, February 28. Returning home the next morning, she was stunned to find her valuables missing, prompting…

  • Pattaya NewsPickpocket peril and ladyboy larceny: Pattaya’s foreign tourist trap

    Pickpocket peril and ladyboy larceny: Pattaya’s foreign tourist trap

    A wave of thefts has left three foreign tourists reeling in Pattaya’s crime-laden streets, with light-fingered pickpockets and audacious robbers striking under the cover of night. Three unfortunate tourists fell victim to the crafty crooks, transforming their vacations into tales of woe, in the seedy heat of Pattaya that showcased the city’s underbelly of crime. At 1.49am, yesterday, February 27,…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman catches Chinese man stealing on flight to Hong Kong

    Thai woman catches Chinese man stealing on flight to Hong Kong

    A Thai woman witnessed a crime during her flight from Thailand to Hong Kong, which ultimately led to the arrest of a Chinese man who stole valuables from other passengers onboard. The Thai woman shared her experience in a Facebook group, recounting how she witnessed a theft on the flight to Hong Kong and warning others to take care of…

  • Crime NewsChachoengsao railway thief causes millions in cable damage

    Chachoengsao railway thief causes millions in cable damage

    A notorious thief has been cutting railway cables in Chachoengsao, causing millions in damages. Discovered hiding under a bridge, the suspect has consistently evaded capture. Yesterday, February 26, railway inspector Boonyong Tanplong, along with railway staff, initiated a search after frequent signal malfunctions were reported along the Chachoengsao railway line, particularly affecting train crossings and barriers. Upon reaching the bridge…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya police slam brakes on motorcycle theft gang

    Pattaya police slam brakes on motorcycle theft gang

    In a daring night-time crackdown, Pattaya police brought a screeching halt to a high-octane motorcycle theft gang, catching them in the act thanks to eagle-eyed locals. Under the cover of night on February 25 at exactly 12.30am, officers from Bang Lamung Police Station swooped into the Khao Ta Lo area, acting on red-hot tips from fed-up residents, reported Pattaya News.…

  • Bangkok NewsThai couple accuse shop of selling fake gold, only to find son thief

    Thai couple accuse shop of selling fake gold, only to find son thief

    A Thai couple accused a Bangkok gold shop of selling them a fake gold necklace, only to later discover that their son stole the genuine one and replaced it with a counterfeit. The couple, 66 year old Rungroj and 54 year old La-ong, filed a complaint at Rattanathibet Police Station on Sunday, February 23, after realising that the gold necklace…

  • Bangkok NewsThai actress files theft charges against ‘wicked’ nanny

    Thai actress files theft charges against ‘wicked’ nanny

    Thai actress Panadda Wongphudee, also known as “Boom,” is taking a stand after discovering her former nanny had repeatedly stolen from her. In a dramatic turn of events, Boom filed an official complaint yesterday, February 24, declaring she won’t let the wrongdoer get away with it any longer. The scandal first erupted when Boom took to social media to expose…

  • Phuket NewsAustralian couple arrested for snatching belongings from Phuket tourists

    Australian couple arrested for snatching belongings from Phuket tourists

    Police today arrested an Australian couple for snatching the belongings of two foreign tourists in the Rawai area of Phuket on Wednesday, February 19. The first victim filed a complaint at Chalong Police Station at around 9.30pm, today, February 21, stating that two thieves on a motorcycle snatched her bag while she was outside a convenience store on Soi Samakkhi…

  • Pattaya NewsThai woman caught swiping British man’s ATM card in Pattaya

    Thai woman caught swiping British man’s ATM card in Pattaya

    A 54 year old Thai woman was nabbed in a bold operation by Pattaya police officers after allegedly swiping an ATM card from a British expat and splurging on a 40,000-baht spree. The arrest unfolded when Pattaya City police, alongside Task Force 2, swooped in on the suspect, Kam, at a local restaurant near the entrance of Soi Jomtien 4.…

  • Thailand NewsGold thief busted after high-profile heist in Sattahip

    Gold thief busted after high-profile heist in Sattahip

    A wanted fugitive has been captured after leading police on a month-long chase following a high-profile gold heist. The seasoned thief, notorious for his criminal exploits, was arrested at dawn yesterday, February 18, in Ban Chang, Rayong, after officers raided his hideout. The sting operation, spearheaded by Police Colonel Khomsan Khamtunkaew of Supphaluang Police Station and his deputy, Pol. Lt.…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya thief slashes Russian tourist’s bag, steals 100,000 baht

    Pattaya thief slashes Russian tourist’s bag, steals 100,000 baht

    A Russian tourist’s dream holiday in Pattaya turned into a nightmare after a brazen thief slashed open his suitcase, making off with over 100,000 baht in cash and valuables. The victim, Vladimir Tulayev, has been left frustrated after security cameras failed to capture the suspect. Tulayev, who was staying at a hotel in South Pattaya, reported that the theft occurred on February 12 while…

  • Bangkok NewsCondo thieves caught after gunpoint dispute over stolen goods

    Condo thieves caught after gunpoint dispute over stolen goods

    Two thieves were caught after stealing packages from residents of a condominium. A disagreement over the division of stolen goods escalated to one of them pointing a gun at the other’s head. Police arrested one suspect, who claimed the argument was about money. Yesterday, February 17, CCTV footage from a condominium captured two young men arguing about dividing stolen packages.…

  • Crime NewsDriver arrested after evading fuel payment and causing accident in Nakhon Pathom

    Driver arrested after evading fuel payment and causing accident in Nakhon Pathom

    A 27 year old driver was arrested after evading fuel payment and subsequently causing a traffic accident in Nakhon Chai Si district, Nakhon Pathom province, yesterday, February 17. Wiriya admitted to using methamphetamine just before the incident. Police Colonel Phakphon Suchon, along with Deputy Superintendent Kla Sombatpiboon, led the operation to apprehend Wiriya at a red-light intersection on Phetkasem Road, heading…

  • Crime NewsHungry man caught stealing roasted pork from Udon Thani shop

    Hungry man caught stealing roasted pork from Udon Thani shop

    A man was apprehended after attempting to steal roasted pork from a noodle shop in Udon Thani, claiming hunger drove him to theft. Employees managed to detain him before handing him over to the police. The incident unfolded yesterday, February 17, when Police Lieutenant Colonel Thirayothin Sapsin received a report of a theft at Tee Hi Noodle Shop in the…

  • Pattaya NewsTurkish man loses 25,000 baht after Valentine’s Day encounter in Pattaya

    Turkish man loses 25,000 baht after Valentine’s Day encounter in Pattaya

    In Pattaya, a Turkish national reported to the police the loss of his money following an encounter with a woman he met at Pattaya Beach on Valentine’s Day. Police from Pattaya City conveyed to the Phuket Express that the man, identified only as Nevzat, lodged his report at 2.46am yesterday, February 15. Nevzat recounted meeting a woman on Pattaya Beach,…

  • Thailand NewsBad gift: Samut Prakan police hunt Valentine’s gold thief

    Bad gift: Samut Prakan police hunt Valentine’s gold thief

    The provincial police chief in Samut Prakan has ordered a manhunt for a thief who allegedly stole a gold necklace, claiming it was a gift for his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day yesterday. Police from Bang Kaew Station in Samut Prakan province responded to reports of a robbery at a gold shop located in a market behind Wat Nam Daeng in Bang…

  • Pattaya NewsHelmet heist: Elderly man caught on CCTV stealing in Pattaya

    Helmet heist: Elderly man caught on CCTV stealing in Pattaya

    An elderly man wearing a motorcycle taxi vest was caught on CCTV brazenly stealing a helmet outside a company on Soi Naklua 16, Wong Amat in Pattaya on Tuesday, February 11 at around 11.25am. The incident has ignited a firestorm on social media, with many questioning whether the suspect is a legitimate motorbike taxi driver. Online commenters pointed out that…

  • Bangkok NewsMan arrested in Bangkok for home thefts using motorbike (video)

    Man arrested in Bangkok for home thefts using motorbike (video)

    A 45 year old Thai man was apprehended by the police on February 8 for allegedly climbing into homes and committing theft for personal gain. This arrest followed an investigation after a social media page, อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้รีเทิร์น sought assistance with a case involving a thief on a motorcycle, suspected in two separate incidents. The investigation, led by Police Major General Siam…

  • Pattaya NewsRussian tourist vows Pattaya return after cops catch thief

    Russian tourist vows Pattaya return after cops catch thief

    Na Jomtien officers have taken a bow after collaring a 40 year old Thai man accused of swiping a Russian tourist‘s valuables right from under his nose. The brazen beachside bandit targeted 45 year old Mr A, a Russian visitor enjoying a refreshing dip near a resort in the sunny enclave of Na Jomtien, Sattahip, Chon Buri. Mr A had…

  • Phuket NewsForeign man steals iPhone worth nearly 60,000 baht from Phuket shop

    Foreign man steals iPhone worth nearly 60,000 baht from Phuket shop

    A foreign man remains at large after stealing an iPhone worth nearly 60,000 baht from a local shop near Chalong Intersection in Phuket. A Thai man took to social media in an attempt to track down the foreign thief who stole from his younger sister’s mobile phone shop near Chalong Intersection on Wednesday, February 5. He shared CCTV footage of the…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman files theft report but police mistakenly list her as thief

    Thai woman files theft report but police mistakenly list her as thief

    A Thai woman filed a police report after losing 400,000 baht in valuables to her former tomboy girlfriend but ended up being labelled a thief herself when police mistakenly switched her name with that of the suspect. The 28 year old victim, Puifai, shared details of the crime with Channel 3 after the suspect, Earn, managed to secure her release…

  • Thailand NewsDebt-ridden Thai man snatches bag from Japanese tourist in Chiang Mai

    Debt-ridden Thai man snatches bag from Japanese tourist in Chiang Mai

    A Thai man snatched a bag off a Japanese woman in the northern province of Chiang Mai on Friday claiming after the arrest that he had to steal to pay off his debts. The Japanese victim, 63 year old Reiko, filed a complaint with Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station after losing her bag in the snatching which occurred at about…

  • Pattaya NewsBud luck: Bold bandit breaks into Pattaya pot shop, swipes stash

    Bud luck: Bold bandit breaks into Pattaya pot shop, swipes stash

    Budbox Pattaya was the scene of a daring break-in yesterday morning. The infamous cannabis shop, situated in front of the JA Plus Hotel on Soi Chalermprakiat 3, was targeted by a bold foreign bandit who smashed his way through the glass doors to make off with goods valued at around 10,000 baht. The break-in occurred at approximately 11am, yesterday, February…

  • Crime NewsMan confesses to stealing and killing buffalo in Phetchabun

    Man confesses to stealing and killing buffalo in Phetchabun

    A man confessed to stealing and killing a buffalo for its meat in Phetchabun province. The buffalo, cherished by its owner, was intended for breeding purposes. The theft and killing occurred on Saturday, January 25. Pian, a 49 year old resident of Ban Tio subdistrict in Lom Sak district, reported the theft to local police, stating that her buffalo, which…

  • Crime NewsTrio arrested for stealing highway cables in Surat Thani

    Trio arrested for stealing highway cables in Surat Thani

    Three men have been arrested for stealing highway street lighting cables in Surat Thani province. The suspects were caught in the act by local highway officials and police. A subsequent search of their residence revealed more stolen items. Yesterday, January 28, Kritsada Khongplot, head of the Khian Sa highway department, received a tip-off about suspicious activity on Highway 44, at…

  • Crime NewsThai taxi rider arrested for snatching Burmese woman’s gold necklace

    Thai taxi rider arrested for snatching Burmese woman’s gold necklace

    Police arrested a Thai motorcycle taxi rider for snatching a gold necklace from a Burmese victim as she was walking on a footpath in Bangkok on Sunday, January. 26 The Burmese woman, Moe Moe Win, lodged a complaint with Phetchakasem Police Station at around 9.40am on Sunday following the theft. The incident occurred outside the Nanyang shoe factory in Soi…