Why the taps ran dry - thief in Thonburi stole 200 water meters

[webfact]

Daily News Thai Caption: Why the taps ran dry

 

Police in Bang Khun Thian, Thonburi, western Bangkok, have found the culprit responsible for causing many householders to have no water supply.

 

It was a 21 year old thief responsible for the theft of more than 200 water meters in the area.

 

Adithep admitted that he was addicted to online gaming and had to visit internet cafes every day to fuel his addiction, reported Daily News.

 

He was charged with theft at night with some meters, clothes and a hammer taken into evidence by the cops.

 

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[KannikaP]

Just how much is a second hand water meter worth on the black market?

[edwinchester]

11 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

Just how much is a second hand water meter worth on the black market?

We had our water meter stolen several years ago. I asked the same question at our local police station. The officer replied the going rate was one yabaa tablet for one meter.

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

It was a 21 year old thief responsible for the theft of more than 200 water meters in the area.

He was tapping into a good little earner..

[kidneyw]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Adithep admitted that he was addicted to online gaming

Think he was addicted to stealing water meters.

[jacko45k]

On 2/27/2023 at 8:57 AM, KannikaP said:

Just how much is a second hand water meter worth on the black market?

As much as a new one to a guy installing them on a project! I have seen them vanish from outside neighbours homes quite a number of times. Mine is encased in a cube of concrete!

[EVENKEEL]

I've had mine nicked before as well

[SuperSilverHaze]

On 2/27/2023 at 8:57 AM, KannikaP said:

Just how much is a second hand water meter worth on the black market?

It doesn't matter to a thief. Anything is more than nothing... It's free money only cost is risk. Rationale not considered

 

Why would a thief steal a backpack? Yes, could be** money inside but highly doubtful.

 

Why would a person steal a phone in 2023??

Edited March 2, 2023 by SuperSilverHaze