webfact Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Pattaya — Two thieves stole internet cables, resulting in the disruption of an internet connection for a house in Pattaya and causing great fear for the homeowner. The victim, known only as Ms. Too, chose to keep her identity confidential as she shared the distressing incident with reporters from The Pattaya News. According to Ms. Too, two Thai men, aged about 30-40 years old, targeted her residence in the Nongprue sub-district of Banglamung district, Chonburi province. The incident occurred in the early hours of November 11th at 3:35 AM. By Tanakorn Panyadee Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2023-11-13 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 When the cables are all tangled up on poles instead of underground, the temptation for easy money is too tempting for thieves, and will likely get worse as costs increase beyond peoples' capacity to afford living costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Why did the thieves cut cables? The local authorities are tidying up the tangle near me & leave yards of it by the road overnight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 (edited) With that mess of cables and wires on them poles, how can anyone tell that a cable is missing?... Edited November 13, 2023 by ezzra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 In the past they harvested mangoes etc.; in having moved into the 21st century it is cable harvesting time....... as long as copper and aluminium fetches premiums in the recycling market ....... where nobody asks about the origin of the ware being offered ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextG Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 2 hours ago, ezzra said: With that mess of cables and wires on them poles, how can anyone tell that a cable is missing?... The people who lost their Internet access told them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 4 hours ago, webfact said: Two thieves stole internet cables, resulting in the disruption of an internet connection for a house in Pattaya and causing great fear for the homeowner. The victim, known only as Ms. Too, chose to keep her identity confidential as she shared the distressing incident with reporters from The Pattaya News. Paranoid or what! She lost her internet connection and is living in fear and is afraid to give her name because of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muhendis Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 (edited) Just one small point. Internet plus telephone landline is all fibre-optics these days. Glass is worthless. Because of this it's possible she was targeted for some reason. Who else lost their connection? Edited November 13, 2023 by Muhendis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill97 Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 7 minutes ago, Muhendis said: Just one small point. Internet plus telephone landline is all fibre-optics these days. Lots of old stuff still in use, pre fiber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 4 hours ago, ezzra said: With that mess of cables and wires on them poles, how can anyone tell that a cable is missing?... When their internet goes dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 16 hours ago, Bill97 said: Lots of old stuff still in use, pre fiber. Well it is certainly still up there on the poles....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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