BANGKOK, May 27 (TNA) – A taxi driver has been arrested for allegedly stealing over 40 baht weight of gold, worth about two million baht, from a woman who dropped it near a bridge in the Pin Klao area on May 22.

 

The woman, Ms. Prairin, reported the theft to the police, stating that she lost the gold while transporting it from one gold shop to another.

 

Police from Bang Yi Khan station apprehended the taxi driver seen on CCTV footage picking up a bag dropped in the middle of Boromratchonni Road on the day of the incident. 

 

Full Story: Thai News Agency 2024-05-27

 

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22 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

a woman who dropped it near a bridge

What a strange behavior. She dropped it... 

Exactly, if I was carrying 40 baht of gold I reckon I'd notice if I dropped it.  Perhaps it was one of many bags?  She reported the "theft", or her own stupidity?

1 minute ago, OneMoreFarang said:

What a strange behavior. She dropped it... 

Muddled up the bags, thought it was the bag Big Mac bag...........😝

where is the video. if you have it show it. not complicated really. 

1 minute ago, stoner said:

where is the video. if you have it show it. not complicated really. 

 

Story is on another news site..(big yellow banner and they also have a forum).. don't think there is video on there.. but it was shown on the news earlier... 'bang to rights' i think is the phrase to describe the video

6 minutes ago, Martin71 said:

 

Story is on another news site..(big yellow banner and they also have a forum).. don't think there is video on there.. but it was shown on the news earlier... 'bang to rights' i think is the phrase to describe the video

 

thanks for doing a better job than this site in providing the details. 

17 minutes ago, stoner said:

 

thanks for doing a better job than this site in providing the details. 

The loss was reported here on Friday.

 

4 minutes ago, chickenslegs said:

The loss was reported here on Friday.

 

 

video of pick up from driver ?

I saw the video on Line. Two cars drove over it before the taxi driver stopped and picked it up. He then stops to get something to eat and puts the bag near a utility pole. When he leaves, he picks the bag up again and leaves.

Why is it considered theft if he just found the bag on the street?

1 hour ago, Upnotover said:

Exactly, if I was carrying 40 baht of gold I reckon I'd notice if I dropped it.  Perhaps it was one of many bags?  She reported the "theft", or her own stupidity?

She did notice and went looking for as soon as. She even knew roughly where it was dropped. Schitt happens sometimes in life.

Well done to the police for following up on CCTV and recovering it.

Owner is happy. Member of staff is happy.

Good result.

1 minute ago, bbko said:

Why is it considered theft if he just found the bag on the street?

Because it is the law here in Thailand.

Many other articles have mentioned this.

Found items are to be handed in, not sold.

 

12 minutes ago, bbko said:

Why is it considered theft if he just found the bag on the street?

I guess it wasn't considered to be theft, until he decided to keep it rather than hand it in to the police or contact the loser (her ID card and other docs were in the bag too).

IIRC the bag was lost on Thursday. Taxi driver was arrested today.

1) Why would she be transporting it from one gold shop to another? Employee? - oh I now see delivery driver. I have transported diamonds in London for a client. Didn't know the value but took extremely good care.  

2) When I bought 21 Baht of Gold last year in Yaowarat, I was extremely careful transporting it and watching out for any potential thieves and certainly wasn't going to drop it in the strteet.

 

4 hours ago, bbko said:

Why is it considered theft if he just found the bag on the street?

My understanding is you have 3 days to turn in found items of value. I admit I would have a hard time turning it into the police here. I doubt they would give a receipt, so you could keep it if nobody claims.

Finders keepers 😄

10 hours ago, bbko said:

Why is it considered theft if he just found the bag on the street?

Because apon noticing it and picking it up he didn't hand it in to a police station or notify them in any way.

11 hours ago, bbko said:

Why is it considered theft if he just found the bag on the street?

UK has the same law. It is called 'Theft by finding'. You are obligated to return anything to the owner or hand it in at a Police Station.

11 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Because it is the law here in Thailand.

Many other articles have mentioned this.

Found items are to be handed in, not sold.

 

yes ....  especially if it's a bag with alot of money in it.   You should give it to the Thai police because they are so honest they will make sure it's looked after. 

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Because apon noticing it and picking it up he didn't hand it in to a police station or notify them in any way.

Maybe he planned to hand it in after his taxi driving shift ended  

12 hours ago, bbko said:

Why is it considered theft if he just found the bag on the street?

Thai law is not finders keepers, picking Anything up that is not yours and keeping it, is illigal no matter what it is. 

7 hours ago, bunnydrops said:

My understanding is you have 3 days to turn in found items of value. I admit I would have a hard time turning it into the police here. I doubt they would give a receipt, so you could keep it if nobody claims.

It doesn't even have to be of 'value' what is considered valuable to you could be say, a dead fish. It is still theft. 

49 minutes ago, Grumpy one said:

Maybe he planned to hand it in after his taxi driving shift ended  

A bag full of gold... you go straight to the station.

10 hours ago, brianthainess said:

It doesn't even have to be of 'value' what is considered valuable to you could be say, a dead fish. It is still theft. 

I am sure the next time you find a 1000 baht note on the street you will turn  it in at the nearest police station, or leave it there for the next law-abiding citizen to do the job.