Notorious Thai thief Khaitlek arrested, 2 million baht haul seized

[webfact]

 

Notorious thief Sarawut, 46 years old, also known as “Khai Lek”, with historical ties to the infamous “Thai Siam Gang” and a criminal record including three previous imprisonments, was recently arrested for multiple burglaries amassing over 2 million baht.

 

Sarawut was apprehended in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya after investigators discovered his wrongdoings and managed to seize his single-lock picking tool and stolen cash. He has admitted to his crimes and vowed to change if given another chance, warning the public to keep guard dogs and valuables securely stored.

 

Officials led by Royal Thai Police Spokesperson (PCT) joined forces with other authorities to arrest Sarawut after determining that he was behind a series of successful burglaries. Using his skills learned during previous incarcerations, Sarawut targeted homes and commercial properties, stealing cash, gold, diamond jewellery, and valuable artefacts, accumulating over 2 million baht in total. Previously, working alongside a group of friends in 2006, Sarawut reportedly stole valuables worth 29 million baht.

 

Sarawut revealed that he was initially from Surat Thani province, and moved to Bangkok to study. After completing his degree, he worked for a private company but struggled to make ends meet, which led him into a life of crime.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Image courtesy of Khaosod Online

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/notorious-thai-thief-khaitlek-arrested-2-million-baht-haul-seized

 

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[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

He has admitted to his crimes and vowed to change if given another chance

History seems to show a different path.

[ozz1]

Does he drive a taxi

[radiochaser]

" warning the public to keep guard dogs and valuables securely stored" ... does this mean, he steals guard dogs?  ????