In a tragic turn of events, a sorrowful tale unfolded as a hidden stash of money concealed in the ceiling for ten years was discovered damaged by mice, resulting in a loss of over 30,000 baht.

 

The story came to light on December 11 when Surasak Orasi posted a plea on Facebook, seeking assistance. Thieves had broken into the residence at Ban Khok Sa-at, Nakhon Phanom, stealing cash and valuables, including gold necklaces, totaling tens of thousands between December 6 and 10. Surasak urged anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing the unusual or suspicious activities witnessed during that period.

 

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Upon investigation, it was revealed that the victims, Narin and his wife, Arsa, had kept the money hidden in the ceiling for a decade.

 

Distraught over the loss, the couple had initially sought help from the community, but the thieves remained elusive. Eventually, a thorough search led to the discovery of the damaged stash, with the rodents gnawing through the money, rendering over 30,000 baht unusable.

 

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In a recent update, Surasak Orasi's son shared the news that most of the stolen money and gold was found hidden in the ceiling, with only the cash sustaining significant damage. The family expressed gratitude for the community's support and apologized for any confusion caused.

 

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The intelligence factor is sinking by the week. What in the world is wrong with the usual cookie jar?

anyone make sense of this story, random thieves just happened to know where the loot was ?, I think not

 

PS notes with serial numbers can be redeemed at a bank

8 hours ago, webfact said:

discovered damaged by mice

 

Now I know why Thailand has MICE capabilities!

 

4 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

The intelligence factor is sinking by the week. What in the world is wrong with the usual cookie jar?

Or a biscuit tin with a tight fitting lid.

If any of the notes are "recognisable"  I am sure that the Central Bank would replace them.

That is certainly the case in my country.

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Or a biscuit tin with a tight fitting lid.

Or a bank!

10 hours ago, webfact said:

Arsa, had kept the money hidden in the ceiling for a decade.

Those notes have the new King's portrait, he's only been on the throne since 1st Dec 2016, and currency with his portrait has only been in circulation the last six years.

Lets hope the mice enjoyed the 30,000 baht meal.

12 hours ago, webfact said:

In a recent update, Surasak Orasi's son shared the news that most of the stolen money and gold was found hidden in the ceiling, with only the cash sustaining significant damage. The family expressed gratitude for the community's support and apologized for any confusion caused.

If it was found in their ceiling then it was not stolen.

3 hours ago, Stocky said:

Those notes have the new King's portrait, he's only been on the throne since 1st Dec 2016, and currency with his portrait has only been in circulation the last six years.

Well spotted, my man!

 

I'm a little confused.

On 12/12/2023 at 5:22 AM, smedly said:

anyone make sense of this story, random thieves just happened to know where the loot was ?, I think not

They thought thieves broke into their house as money and valuables kept going missing for several days, when they finally found the missing items they realized that mice had "stolen" it and moved it around, not thieves.

 

Moral of the story: keep your money in the bank - not in the ceiling, and gold is not a savings account.

 

 

On 12/12/2023 at 9:41 PM, nausea said:

I'm a little confused.

Me too, but unfortunately it has nothing to do with the posts.

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