A Thai caretaker has been arrested after allegedly stealing a valuable record collection, claimed to be worth more than 12.5 million baht from a Swiss man in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan.
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Swiss national Peter Kalt reported that more than 1,000 vinyl records and 400 CDs had disappeared from his home in Hin Lek Fai subdistrict. The collection, built over many years while he lived and worked in Chicago and Switzerland before relocating to Thailand, was described as both financially valuable and deeply personal.
Kalt told police he suspected a Thai caretaker, later identified as Ritsanisanaphat “Aoi” Sasiphatninrat, who had been assigned to care for him through a local nursing service. According to Kalt, the caretaker had previously spoken about financial difficulties and had asked him and his wife for money.
The caretaker was reportedly removed from her position before the disappearance of the collection was discovered. Kalt said he later sought assistance from local media and online communities after receiving limited updates from police, who had confirmed they knew the identity of a suspect but had not taken further action at that time.
The case attracted attention among Hua Hin residents and record collectors, with several people providing information to support the investigation.
Police later detained the accused for questioning, according to updates shared in a local Facebook group. Officers examined her mobile phone and allegedly found messages showing attempts to sell parts of the collection.
Investigators said the accused had allegedly told potential buyers that the Swiss couple had authorised the sales and that she was acting as their agent. Police also found photographs of the collection taken inside the victim’s home and shared with prospective buyers.
The accused remains in police custody. Authorities have not yet announced details of any formal charges or potential penalties.
Police are now working to identify buyers and recover the missing records and CDs. Kalt has urged anyone who may have purchased items from the collection to contact authorities to assist with their return.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now TheThaiger 13 June 2026