Quiet burglary in bustling Bangkok: Thief snatches valuables as family sleeps

[snoop1130]

 

In the heart of a quiet Bangkok residential area, a hushed invasion unfolded as a burglar stealthily moved through a household, stealing valuables with chilling precision while the homeowner, his partner and their one year old daughter slept soundly nearby.

 

The homeowner, Anukul, a 30 year old factory engineer, woke on August 3 to find that his home, 13 Bang Yai, Nonthaburi, near Bangkok had been broken into. The intruder entered through the kitchen door, which had been left unlocked. He then rummaged through the house, stealing a cash box from the top of the bed and various items from around the room. There were two adults and a one year old child asleep in the house at the time. The stolen goods included cash, bags, and religious items.

 

The intruder then scaled the fence to go next door to house number 12, owned by Phuttamonkon, a 32 year old businessman. They forced entry through a mosquito net at the back of the house and stole a wristwatch and car key before escaping through the fence at the back. Both victims immediately contacted the local police after the discovery of the break-ins.

 

The placid spectacle of suburban theft was brought into sharp focus when Anukul reviewed the footage captured by his home’s security system. His concern was deeply exacerbated upon realising that his family was sleeping in their bedroom throughout the burglary, reported Sanook.

 

By Samantha Rose

Caption: Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/brazen-nighttime-burglaries-instil-fear-in-bangkok-neighbourhood-goods-valued-at-9000-baht-stolen

 

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[dyertribe]

My question is "Why is there a camera in the bedroom"?

[mushroomdave]

55 minutes ago, dyertribe said:

My question is "Why is there a camera in the bedroom"?

Exactly.....and leaving the kitchen door unlocked????......in Thailand? 

I would say: Good luck with that!.....but.......      ????????????

Edited August 10, 2023 by mushroomdave

[natway09]

Not good but at least nobody got hurt.

If they had woken that may not have been the case.

Sad times but leaving back door open or only a locked flimsy insect door is just not prudent 

[observer90210]

Such thefts occur as much in so called beach town "gated developpments" so imagine in the big city. Always lock it all.

 

Even in a house that is left unoccupied in a develippment, where obviously the managers keep a key and acces the property for maintenance etc.... it's a good idea to have at least 1 or 2 of the kitchen cabinets also locked to avoid thefts of cutlery or kitchen appliances and same with any garden shed with tools or other appliances. CCTV sometimes mysteriously goes down.

[Lucky Bones]

17 hours ago, dyertribe said:

My question is "Why is there a camera in the bedroom"?

Ya just never know when a friend may be up for it.

Keep it for future reference when they want to borrow money.????????

[OttoPollmann]

Some say they are annoying but that's why in rural area everyone has dogs. In the night I can hear from which side of the village somebody enters and by the sound of the dogs you can hear which way he takes and where he stops.
The second defence are your own dogs. I have 3 german shepherd and they are no pets they have to perform a task to protect the house.