Jump to content

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


snoop1130

Recommended Posts

burglar.jpg

 

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

 

Thaiger

-- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-08-10

 

- Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

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 by mushroomdave
  • Thumbs Up 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

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.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

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.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.









×
×
  • Create New...