A 35 year old man, known for being a heavy drug user, has been apprehended by locals in Udon Thani after he attempted to steal power cables, causing a blackout in four houses.

 

The man, who appeared incoherent and shaky, admitted he was motivated by his craving for alcohol and needed money to purchase it.

 

Suradech’s reckless act was first noticed by a local, 35 year old Tor, who saw sparks from a transformer just as the power in his home went out. When he went outside to investigate, he found Suradech attempting to cut off the power cables connected to the transformer. Other residents, who also experienced a blackout, joined Tor in apprehending the culprit.

 

According to Pornphet Chaneider, the 52 year old village chief of Non Khamin, Suradech has been heavily addicted to drugs for a long time. Despite his family’s efforts to send him to rehabilitation three times, Suradech’s condition has not improved. It is believed that he intended to sell the stolen cables to fund his drug habit.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-11-02

 

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Risked his life in the process too by the sounds of it. That is very sad. 

6 hours ago, webfact said:

When he went outside to investigate, he found Suradech attempting to cut off the power cables connected to the transformer

Should have taken him on a re-enactment, let him have another go.

The bright spark of his family no doubt