Theft
- Thailand News
Snack attack: Thai woman’s sticky fingers prank is no joke (video)
A Thai woman caught stealing snacks from a shop in the central province of Chachoengsao claims that she did not mean to steal, and only wanted to prank the shop owner. The owner of a local grocery shop in the Bang Pakong district of Chachoengsao, 53 year old Supaporn, called Bang Pakong Police Station to arrest the 42 year old…
- Thailand News
Fowl play: Man busted for snatching rooster as pricey pet
A man was arrested for stealing a prized fighting rooster worth 100,000 baht, claiming he only wanted to keep it as a pet. Police from Sai Mai Station used CCTV footage to track and apprehend him along with the stolen rooster. Police were alerted to the theft by the caretaker of a rooster coop, who reported that a fighting rooster…
- Thailand News
Thai man kills former mother-in-law over financial help refusal
Police yesterday arrested a Thai man for the murder of his former mother-in-law at her home in the central province of Phetchaburi. The 69 year old woman, Pranee Wadprawate, was found lifeless in her home in Phetchaburi province at around 5am on October 17. She was only wearing underwear, with her sarong found near her body. A computer, gun, camera, and…
- Bangkok News
Gold-digging: Ex-cop’s wife accused of affair, burglary in Bangkok
A Thai woman accused the wife of a former police chief of having an adulterous affair with her husband and stealing approximately 5.7 million baht worth of cash and gold accessories from her condominium in Bangkok. The 50 year old woman, Thanattha, filed a complaint at Phra Khanong Police Station on October 20, alleging that the wife of the former…
- Pattaya News
Kit and run: Thief brazenly changes into stolen sports uniform in Pattaya
In a bold and shameless act, a brazen thief stole a schoolboy’s sports kit from a house in Pattaya and had the audacity to change into it right in front of a security camera! Yesterday, October 22, reporters spoke to Songwut Thiangsiri, who had taken to social media to warn locals, revealing that the crook had swiped his son’s sports…
- Phuket News
Thai man arrested for stealing from Russian couple in Phuket
Police arrested a Thai man for stealing from a Russian couple while the victims were enjoying Kata Beach in Phuket. The Russian couple, whose identities remain undisclosed, filed a theft complaint at Karon Police Station at around 8am on October 18. They reported that they visited Kata Beach and left their belongings unattended while enjoying the beach. The victims saw a…
- Thailand News
Thai man steals from friend to buy ring to win back ex-wife
A Thai man surrendered to the police after stealing more than 100,000 baht worth of valuables from his friend‘s home in Chon Buri province, allegedly to buy a gold ring to win back his ex-wife. The victim, 42 year old Tharathep, filed a complaint at Na Jomtien Police Station after catching his former colleague and neighbour, 44 year old Bandit,…
- Crime News
Filipino pickpockets in Bangkok get ‘Thai’d up by the cops
Thai police apprehended a group of Filipino pickpockets targeting tourists in a prominent hotel in the Phaya Thai area of Bangkok. The suspects are now facing charges for their night-time theft activities. The arrest occurred yesterday, October 21 at approximately 4pm, led by Police Major General Witwat Chinkam, along with other high-ranking officials from Thonglor Police Station. Seven Filipino suspects,…
- Thailand News
Iranian duo arrested for night theft in Bangkok
Two Iranian nationals were arrested on charges of theft at night after being caught red-handed by Thonglor Police in Bangkok yesterday evening, October 17. Police officers, led by Witawat Chinkam, the Metropolitan Police Bureau Division 5 commander, and Pansa Amarapithak, the Thonglor Police Station superintendent, conducted the operation following multiple reports from tourists. These tourists had reported incidents where foreign…
- Thailand News
Corn-napped! Prachinburi farmers stalked by thieves in fresh crop heists
A wave of thefts in Prachinburi has left local farmers in despair as thieves have stolen fresh corn cobs from their fields, causing significant losses. The latest incident, involving at least 50 kilogrammes of corn, forced farmers to take drastic measures to prevent further damage. Santisuk Promwan, an assistant village headman of Village 11, Yanree subdistrict, Kabin Buri district, Prachinburi…
- Crime News
Hack attack: Thai student caught in mule account mayhem
A female vocational student from Nakhon Si Thammarat sought media assistance after her mobile phone was hacked, leading to the unauthorised opening of a mule account in her name, resulting in two police summonses being sent to her home, raising concerns about her studies. Somnuk and Oranong Thongsuk reported to the media that their daughter, Natnaree Thongsuk, a student at…
- Thailand News
Barefaced bandit: Naked thief strips Rayong office of 200,000 baht
An owner of an office building in the eastern province of Rayong urged swift police action after a naked thief robbed his office twice, resulting in damages and losses exceeding 200,000 baht. The victim, Paisit Jiam-anukunkit, filed a theft complaint at Mueang Rayong Police Station and shared his story with news agencies, hoping to frighten the thief and hasten an…
- Crime News
Bang Lamung police nab suspects for 10 million baht factory theft
Bang Lamung police apprehended four suspects involved in stealing large machinery from a recycling factory in the Bang Lamung area. Acting on a tip-off from the factory owner, who reported that several individuals were stealing and damaging property, over 20 officers moved in and caught the suspects in the act, attempting to move steel pipes weighing nearly 20 kilogrammes. The suspects, identified…
- Thailand News
Bang Rak police arrest volunteers for stealing telephone cables
Police in Bang Rak district in Bangkok arrested a group of volunteer rescuers accused of stealing telephone cables. The suspects were caught using a siren-equipped vehicle to pull cables from an underground manhole in the Si Phraya area yesterday, October 8. Major General Samart Promchat, Commander of Metropolitan Police Division 6, along with Deputy Commander Narit Pratanaporn, led the operation. The…
- Thailand News
Thai pervert leaves woman shaken after knicker-sniffing antics
A woman is living in fear after a Thai pervert grabbed her underwear hung outside her rented room in Chon Buri and sniffed it right in front of her on Sunday night. The 25 year old victim filed a complaint with Bang Lamung Police Station yesterday, October 7, and later recounted the shocking experience on Sunday, October 6, to Channel…
- Crime News
Moo-ving in on trouble: SAO official nabbed for stealing 50 cows
Police arrested a member of the Sub-district Administrative Office (SAO) in the northern province of Mae Hong Son for stealing 50 cows and buffaloes from locals and selling them at a slaughterhouse. More than 10 residents in the Mae Sariang district of Mae Hong Son province sought help from officers at Mae Sariang Police Station after their livestock was stolen.…
- Bangkok News
Cat’s out of the bag: Tomboy’s stolen car ride ends in Bangkok arrest (video)
Police swooped in yesterday to arrest a Thai tomboy struggling with mental health issues in a car park at an apartment in the Lat Phrao district of Bangkok after she stole a car, complete with a pet cat inside, from a shopping mall in the Ratchada area. Footage of security guards desperately trying to stop the black Honda HRV from speeding out of…
- Thailand News
Wire we in the dark? Heist leaves Phuket underpass powerless
In a shocking turn of events, brazen thieves have plunged the bustling Darasamut Underpass into chaos, swiping electrical wires from the control room and causing a temporary power outage earlier today. The sneaky heist came to light when a worker from the Phuket Highways Office alerted Wichit Police to the power failure striking the tunnel around 7.40am, today, September 30.…
- Technology News
Watch out for this QR code scam called ‘Quishing’
Scams have changed a lot in recent years, using advances in technology and insights into human behaviour to trick people and businesses. From old-school cons to clever digital schemes, they have developed a range of tactics, recently called ‘Quishing,’ to manipulate their victims into sharing personal information or sending money. As we rely more on technology in our everyday lives, it’s…
- Thailand News
Thai teacher denies stealing 15,000 baht from senior official’s wife
A Thai teacher in the Isaan province of Buriram surrendered to the police today after being accused of stealing 15,000 baht in cash from the wife of the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives on Tuesday, September 24. The wife of the Deputy Permanent Secretary, 56 year old Nipha Darasaen, filed a complaint with Phutthaisong Police…
- Bangkok News
Thai woman caught after fleeing arrest to join call centre scam gang
Police arrested a Thai woman after she stole cash and valuables worth about 200,000 baht from her boyfriend in July and fled arrest to work as a call centre scammer in a neighbouring country. The 27 year old Thai man, named Ton, took to social media on July 24 to expose the criminal behaviour of his girlfriend, 21 year old…
- Thailand News
Identity theft leaves ex-village headman without essential services
An ex-assistant village headman from Nakhon Ratchasima has found himself in a nightmarish situation after discovering that his identity was stolen by a prisoner. Despite years of seeking help, he remains unable to access essential services due to the mix-up. Komson Tiskratok, a 41 year old man, reported that his name, surname, and 13-digit ID number were used by a…
- Thailand News
Thai soldier arrested for vending machine thefts in Lopburi
A soldier from a military unit in Lopburi has been apprehended for breaking into vending machines at laundrettes to steal money, claiming he needed funds to buy milk for his pregnant wife and to purchase methamphetamine (meth). Police Colonel Anusorn Wannapin, Superintendent of Sai Mun Police Station in Yasothon, along with Police Captain Suphee Siladha, and a team of investigators,…
- Crime News
Mother mourns son’s tragic tool theft gone wrong in Thailand
A mother was left devastated after discovering her 23 year old son dead in a garden, electrocuted while allegedly attempting to steal construction tools. The tragic incident occurred yesterday in a village in Chon Daen, Phetchabun province. Police Lieutenant Sukit Chankaew from Chon Daen Police Station received a report of the incident and coordinated with Chon Daen Hospital’s medical team…
- Thailand News
Pakistani tourist duped in US$900 Pattaya Beach heist (video)
A Pakistani tourist’s dream holiday in Pattaya took a sour turn when two crafty pickpockets allegedly swiped US$900 (nearly 30,000 baht) right under his nose during a stroll on Jomtien Beach. Farrukh U, a 33 year old tailor from Pakistan, had only just arrived in Pattaya for the first time when his holiday turned into a nightmare. He rushed to…
- Thailand News
Wired up: Jobless man arrested for stealing 208 metres of copper in Bangkok
Police arrested a man suspected of stealing copper wire totalling over 208 metres from the Ong Ang canal in Bangkok, valued at more than 180,000 baht. The suspect claimed he resorted to theft after losing his job. Police Major General Samart Promchat, Deputy Police Major General Narit Pratthanaporn, and Police Colonel Pawat Watsupattra from the Phra Ratchawang Police Station yesterday,…
- Crime News
Thai police arrest delivery rider for phone theft, uncover past crimes
Thai police apprehended a delivery rider accused of snatching a woman’s mobile phone, revealing a history of four prior criminal charges in Uttaradit. Officers from Phayathai Police Station received a report from a female victim on August 24 that a thief had stolen her white iPhone 8 Plus on Banthadthong Road near Chang Hotel in Phetchaburi, Bangkok. Investigations led by…
- Thailand News
Tourist confronts teen pickpocket in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit Soi 11 (video)
A foreign tourist confronted a Thai teenager in Sukhumvit Soi 11 in Bangkok after catching him pickpocketing £400 (approximately 17,700 baht). The incident turned heated as the tourist demanded the return of his money, assisted by a local Thai woman. A widely shared 23-second video on the popular Facebook page เจ๊ม้อย v+ shows the intense exchange. Captured on Sukhumvit Soi…
- Thailand News
Tourist police arrest man for stealing iPhone on Koh Larn ferry
A man from Ayutthaya was arrested by the Pattaya Tourist Police yesterday for allegedly stealing a tourist’s iPhone on a ferry to Koh Larn. Identified as 52 year old Somchai Buengnok, the suspect has an extensive criminal record. At approximately 10.30am, yesterday, September 8, Senior Inspector of Tourist Police Division 4, Police Lieutenant Colonel Piyapong Ensan, received a report from…
- Crime News
Jealous bus driver steals taxi to spy on girlfriend, gets arrested
A driver from bus Line 8, driven by jealousy after his girlfriend took leave to visit her hometown, stole a taxi to spy on her and was subsequently apprehended by the police. The 25 year old pleaded for leniency, citing his responsibility for his four year old child. Yesterday, September 5, police officers, including Kanthaphon Wanna, Niwet Nilwadee, and Setthawut…
