Theft
- Pattaya News
British suspect arrested for Pattaya gold chain thefts
A muscular British man was apprehended for his involvement in a series of daring gold chain snatches from tourists in Pattaya. Despite denying the accusations, CCTV footage and witness testimonies have implicated him in the crimes. The arrest took place at 4.30pm yesterday, December 13, when Thananon Athipansri, Deputy Superintendent of Pattaya City Police Station, along with the Provincial Investigation…
- Thailand News
Police subdue armed suspect after car theft in Phitsanulok
A dramatic police chase unfolded yesterday when a suspect attempted to steal a vehicle from a car dealership in Phitsanulok province. The suspect was eventually subdued after a tense confrontation that left two officers injured. The incident began when police from Highway Station 3, Sub-Division 5, Thalang, received a report yesterday, December 10, about a white Mitsubishi Pajero with the…
- Bangkok News
Thai man flees petrol station bill with fuel hose attached to car (video)
A Thai man evaded paying a 500-baht bill at a petrol station by fleeing in his black sedan, dragging the fuel nozzle and hose along Hathairat Road in Bangkok. A motorcyclist who witnessed the theft recorded a video of the black sedan pulling the fuel nozzle and hose along Hathairat Road and shared it on his TikTok account, rosphutnaned, on…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya scrap collector loses 2,000 baht in tricycle theft
A theft incident in Pattaya early yesterday morning has left a local scrap collector distressed. At 3am, a 42 year old woman, reported to the Pattaya City Police Station that 2,000 baht had been stolen from her tricycle while it was parked on Soi Beach Road 6. Kamonwan, who earns her living by collecting recyclables, recounted that she had left…
- Thailand News
Chalong cops collar suspect in oil tanker heist
A high-stakes manhunt came to a dramatic end in Chalong as officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested a 48 year old man wanted for a string of audacious crimes, including a daring nighttime raid on an oil tanker and evidence tampering. Identified only as Nirut, the suspect was apprehended at Chalong Police Station following an intense investigation into…
- Pattaya News
Daring theft: Italian tourist nabs cash from Pattaya hotel desk
A brazen early-morning theft has left a Pattaya hotel owner furious after an Italian guest was caught on CCTV swiping 4,000 baht from the front desk before making a hasty exit. The suspect, identified as Andrea (surname withheld), checked into the small hotel on Soi Bua Khao on Friday, November 29 and checked out under suspicious circumstances early on Sunday…
- Thailand News
Surat Thani father and son busted for bitcoin mining electricity theft
Thai police apprehended a father and son involved in a significant electricity theft operation, costing approximately 1 million baht monthly, to support their bitcoin mining business. The father, 64 year old Wirat, claimed ignorance while blaming his son, 34 year old Nuttachai, for the scheme. Commander Montree Techakhan directed officers to arrest the pair at a rubberwood processing factory in…
- Thailand News
Naked and afraid: Thai man confronts thief with desperate plea
A Thai man shared a video of his plea to a thief on social media and sought help from local police officers in the northern province of Chiang Rai after his condominium room was a victim of two robberies. The victim shared the video, in which he begged the thief not to break into his room, on the news Facebook…
- Thailand News
Thai police ignore hit-and-run case linked to stolen vehicle (video)
A Thai couple urged police officers in the central province of Pathum Thani to take their hit-and-run case more seriously, as they also suspect the perpetrator of being involved in stolen vehicle trafficking. Following police inaction, the couple, Suthat Naenchoo and Nongluck Chansook, sought help from non-profit organisation Saimai Survive to seek justice. The organisation held a press conference yesterday,…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya thief steals gold ring and cash from Swedish man
A late-night walk turned into a costly escapade for a Swedish holidaymaker in Pattaya when a brazen thief made off with valuables worth 42,000 baht. The tourist from Sweden, 65 year old Lars Reikwike, reported the theft to police around 3.30am today, November 27, near Pattaya City 8 School. According to Reikwike, a stranger approached him and managed to swipe…
- Thailand News
Sole searching: Foreign man’s shoes stolen from Thai beach (video)
A foreign man residing in Thailand expressed frustration after his shoes were stolen at a beach, sparking a discussion on the commonality of such incidents in the country. TikTok user @imlukematthew shared a video yesterday, November 25, detailing his experience. He explained that he had ridden his motorcycle to a beach, left his shoes beneath it, and found them missing…
- Thailand News
Thai couple accuses ex-employee of stealing 5 million baht in cash and gold
A Thai couple suspected their ex-employee of stealing cash and gold accessories worth over 5 million baht from their home in the northern province of Lampang. The couple, whose identities have not been disclosed, filed a complaint with Kelang Nakhon Police Station after discovering the theft. Their home, located in Mueang Lampang district, also operates as a second-hand auto parts store.…
- Pattaya News
10 year old homeless boy steals 3.5 million baht from Aussie woman in Pattaya
Police yesterday arrested a 10 year old homeless Thai boy for stealing valuables worth 3.5 million baht from an Australian businesswoman staying in a rented house in Pattaya on Saturday, November 16. The victim, 40 year old Toni Anne Hughes, filed a complaint at Mueang Pattaya Police Station on Saturday, reporting that she left her rented house on Friday, November…
- Crime News
Young man electrocuted stealing cables in Kanchanaburi field
A tragic incident unfolded when a 22 year old man, from a village in Kanchanaburi was found dead in a sugarcane field. He had attempted to steal high-voltage power cables when he was electrocuted and fell to his death. His body lay undiscovered for three days until yesterday when it was found by locals. The local police in Tha Mueang…
- Thailand News
Gambling addict arrested for cash theft after disguising as monk
A young man addicted to gambling has been apprehended after stealing his relative’s ATM card and withdrawing nearly 500,000 baht until the account was empty. He used the money for gambling and later fled to become a monk, hoping for forgiveness. However, the relative reported the theft to the police, leading to his arrest yesterday, November 15. Phakphon Suchon, Head…
- Bangkok News
Thief caught after stealing historic sword from Bangkok temple
A notorious thief was apprehended after stealing a revered sword belonging to King Taksin from a renowned temple in Thonburi, Bangkok. The suspect, claiming self-defence intentions, was not believed by police who suspected a different motive. The incident occurred at Wat Intharam Worawihan, situated in Bang Yi Ruea, Thonburi, where the sword went missing on Wednesday, November 13. CCTV footage…
- Crime News
Golden getaway foiled: Shoe-less thief caught fleeing with loot
A man with a unique approach to theft was apprehended after stealing gold in Samut Sakhon. The suspect, who removed his shoes before entering a shop to commit the crime, was caught while attempting to flee to northern Thailand with the stolen goods intended to finance an engagement. A 32 year old man named Somlak Jantongtae, originally from Roi Et,…
- Thailand News
Thai man found dead 3 days after escaping arrest for theft
A Thai man, who escaped arrest by fleeing into roadside grassland after stealing from a convenience store in the central province of Ayutthaya, has been found dead three days after he disappeared. Bang Pa-in Police Station officers were called to the cattail grassland near Sin Thiwa Thani Village in Bang Pa-in district, Ayutthaya, at about 5pm yesterday, November 11, to…
- Crime News
Hawk theft stumps owner as police stall over 10,000 baht fee
A young entrepreneur is grappling with a distressing theft involving a prized Harris’s hawk, valued at nearly 200,000 baht (US$5,765), allegedly stolen by an employee. Three months on, the case remains unresolved despite clear evidence and a reported demand for a 10,000 baht (US$290) fuel fee by police for assistance in the investigation. The incident unfolded when a 25 year…
- Thailand News
Mentally ill woman in Pattaya denies coffin cart theft
Monks and workers at Bun Kanchanaram Temple in Pattaya caught a mentally ill Thai woman taking a coffin cart to use as a clothes hanger at home. She claimed she did not steal it and simply “requested to borrow it in her mind.” Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station were called to the temple to apprehend the woman, identified only…
- Thailand News
Thai man forces teen to rob temple for money to bail out wife
A Thai man in the central province of Suphan Buri threatened a 15 year old boy with a knife, forcing him to rob a temple to secure money to bail his wife out of jail. Officers from Mueang Suphan Buri Police Station arrested the Thai suspect, identified only as Beer, near the provincial court today, November 8. Police seized a…
- Crime News
Thieves break into Udon Thani school, sparking security concerns
Thieves broke into a school in Ban Muang, Ban Dung, Udon Thani, causing alarm among staff. A 32 year old teacher, reported the incident to both social media and at Dong Yen Police Station after the headteacher failed to take action, fearing the criminals might strike again. The headteacher summoned the teachers for a meeting to discuss the event. During…
- Thailand News
Golden gesture: Laotian thief returns bling, claims ‘gift’ mix-up
A Laotian man, accused of stealing a gold necklace, returned the stolen item to its rightful owner in Chon Buri, claiming that he took it home because he believed it was a gift from the gold shop. The 27 year old victim, Butsarin Sirimongkhonsub, filed a complaint with officers at Nong Prue Police Station on November 7 and also contacted…
- Thailand News
Housekeeper denies stealing 20 million baht gold in Khon Kaen
A startling case of theft has emerged from a gold shop in the northeastern province of Khon Kaen, where a housekeeper has been accused of stealing gold worth over 20 million baht since 2021. Despite clear CCTV evidence, the accused continues to deny the charges in court. Footage from a CCTV camera in the gold shop located in Ban Phai…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya bike shop owner demands police action after burglary
A distraught bike shop owner in Pattaya has gone public, calling out the local police for their lack of action following a brazen burglary that left her feeling vulnerable and frustrated. The shop owner, 29 year old Sujanthra Im-arom, who owns Cadence Cycle on Jomtien Soi 8, says her case has stalled, with no updates from the police despite repeated…
- Chiang Mai News
Chiang Mai gold necklace thief caught in traffic hold-up
A brazen thief who snatched a gold necklace from a popular shopping centre in Chiang Mai was apprehended at an intersection after attempting to evade capture. The suspect, who had tried to blend in by changing clothes, was eventually caught in traffic. Yesterday, November 5, a gold necklace weighing 1 baht was stolen from the Mangkhorn Thong Yaowarat jewellery store…
- Crime News
Cops on ‘holy heist’ hunt for temple donation box bandit
Police are intensifying efforts to apprehend a thief who targeted a temple in Ayutthaya, Thailand, stealing a donation box meant for utility expenses. The incident occurred yesterday, November 4, at approximately 5pm at Wat Pradu Song Tham, located in Phai Ling subdistrict, Ayutthaya, when a suspect made away with the wooden donation box. Police Lieutenant Virunkit Tantarakul from the Ayutthaya…
- Crime News
Man in cartoon Moo Deng T-shirt caught stealing in Kanchanaburi
A man sporting a distinctive black T-shirt with a cartoon Moo Deng design and the words “Don’t catch me” was swiftly apprehended by police after being caught on CCTV stealing goods from a motorcycle basket. The incident took place yesterday, November 4, in front of a convenience store in the Tha Rua Market area, Tha Maka district, Kanchanaburi province. Despite…
- Thailand News
3 Thais arrested for assaulting, robbing mute man over jealousy
Police arrested a woman and two men for physically assaulting and robbing a 70 year old mute Thai man in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen on October 29 over jealousy. The mute victim, 70 year old Arunchat Shinnarat, filed a complaint at Mueang Khon Kaen Police Station at about 11am on November 1. He reported that two men and…
- Thailand News
Teenager’s egg theft ends with compassion in Trat
A teenager’s desperate attempt to steal eggs from a roadside restaurant in Trat province ended in tears but also compassion. The 16 year old boy, caught by a passerby, explained his actions, having not eaten for almost four days. The restaurant owner, a 72 year old woman, decided against pressing charges, choosing instead to give him the food. The incident…
