Hunt on for thieves of 27 defibrillators worth 1.8 million baht stolen in Bangkok

[webfact]

Picture: INN

 

INN reported that comment online was widespread after a Drama-addict post on Facebook that 27 Automated External Defibrillators worth 1.89 million baht had been stolen in Bangkok.

 

The crucial life saving devices were pinched from various intersections throughout the Thai capital.

 

They were part of a batch of 262 devices that have been installed.

 

Some of the stolen ones were even being advertised for sale on Facebook. 

 

A picture showed one such device that had not been stolen even though a glass window had been smashed. 

 

The poster, an official in charge of looking after the devices, said that of course they could not be locked away as they had to be easily accessible. 

 

The poster called on the public to inform them of suspicious sales of the devices online so they could get their AED's back.

 

The public were swift to reacted calling on the police to hunt down the thieves. 

 

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[hotchilli]

50 minutes ago, webfact said:

Some of the stolen ones were even being advertised for sale on Facebook.

About as dumb as one can get.

[swm59nj]

First of all.  To steal something like this and to resell it.  Is one of the lowest of the low.  A life saving device. 
Usually these are normally in interior locations.  Where it normally is not subject to theft. The intent of public access was good.  But unfortunately you can’t just leave these things just out in the street. 

[proton]

Install at spirit houses, nobody will touch them then

[Bert got kinky]

I'm confused about this.

What are they being stolen for, what is their use apart from in an emergency.

Who is buying these and for what purpose?

 

[nigelforbes]

Shocking.

[DaRoadrunner]

Exactly where do you dispose of (fence) a defibrillator? Obviously the perpetrator was of a nationality known for their forethought.

[Asquith Production]

30 minutes ago, Bert got kinky said:

I'm confused about this.

What are they being stolen for, what is their use apart from in an emergency.

Who is buying these and for what purpose?

 

Probably think they are useful to jump start your car

[snoop1130]

Public warning not to buy defibrillators for sale on social media

 

 

The public are advised not to buy Automated External Defibrillators (AED) online, after 27 sets of the life-saving devices, worth about 1.8 million baht, were stolen from various places in Bangkok, according to the “Drama-addict” Facebook page.

 

An AED is a portable emergency device used to help people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest outside a hospital.

 

The Facebook page said that 27 AEDs, distributed free of charge by the Thai Red Cross Society and deployed at police kiosks and government buildings in Bangkok, have been stolen. Some of them have been offered for sale online at low prices, with contact phone numbers for anyone who is interested in the devices.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/public-warning-not-to-buy-defibrillators-for-sale-on-social-media/

 

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[steven100]

thailand is full of thiefs ....  good luck with that one.

[steven100]

4 hours ago, swm59nj said:

First of all.  To steal something like this and to resell it.  Is one of the lowest of the low.  A life saving device. 

Thai ....  the defence rests your honor  !

[StayinThailand2much]

4 hours ago, swm59nj said:

First of all.  To steal something like this and to resell it.  Is one of the lowest of the low.  A life saving device. 
Usually these are normally in interior locations.  Where it normally is not subject to theft. The intent of public access was good.  But unfortunately you can’t just leave these things just out in the street. 

They should have stored them in police boxes.

[jaywalker]

10 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said:

They should have stored them in police boxes.

Good idea. Then the cops could sell them.

[StayinThailand2much]

24 minutes ago, jaywalker said:

Good idea. Then the cops could sell them.

Well, for these expensive items to be absolutely 'safe' in Thailand, they would have to be locked away, but I guess, no 'life saving' purpose then. 

Edited January 25, 2023 by StayinThailand2much

[Foghorn]

Don’t need one , I ain’t vaccinated 

[ignore it]

"...deployed at police kiosks and government buildings in Bangkok..."

 

Maybe next time they should put them in safe and secure places.

[ALLSEEINGEYE]

4 hours ago, Foghorn said:

Don’t need one , I ain’t vaccinated 

then you'll only be needing the stolen ventilators? 

[bangon04]

1 hour ago, ignore it said:

"...deployed at police kiosks and government buildings in Bangkok..."

 

Maybe next time they should put them in safe and secure places.

are there any statistics to show they are ever used?  Are the RTP trained to use them?

[PETERTHEEATER]

22 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said:

They should have stored them in police boxes.

No point. The AEDs lack the power needed to jolt the BiB into life.