A former international chef has been arrested for an armed robbery at a gold shop in Udon Thani. The suspect, who had fallen on hard times, was apprehended with one of the stolen gold necklaces in his possession.

 

On August 9, at 19:30, a man wearing dark glasses and a mask, armed with a gun, robbed the Aurora gold shop in the Lotus department store at UD Town Shopping Center in Udon Thani. He managed to steal two gold necklaces, each weighing 2 baht and valued at 160,000 baht, just five minutes before the shop's closing time.
 

After the robbery, the suspect discarded his shirt and fake gun in the Wang Matcha Nong Bua public park pond, located only 500 meters from the crime scene. He then took a Grab bike to Nakhon Chai Air bus terminal on Thahan Road in Udon Thani, where he bought new shoes from a 20-baht shop, changed into them, and discarded his black sneakers in a nearby alley.

 

At 13:50 on August 10, Pol. Col. Pattanawong Chanphon, Superintendent of Udon Thani Police Station, reported that CCTV footage from the 20-baht shop, where the suspect was not wearing a mask, was used to identify him. The AI facial recognition system confirmed the suspect's identity as Mr. Praphan, 45, from Sukhothai Province. He was tracked to Khon Kaen Province, where regional police collaborated to arrest him.

 

Mr. Praphan was captured at a condominium in Khon Kaen City with one of the stolen gold necklaces. He had previously worked as a chef in the Czech Republic but lost his job during the COVID-19 pandemic. The police are continuing their investigation to recover the second stolen necklace. Mr. Praphan will be transferred back to Udon Thani for further questioning and prosecution.

 

-- 2024-08-11

 

- Cigna offers a variety of health insurance plans designed to meet the minimum requirement for medical treatment coverage, with benefits reaching up to THB 3 million. These plans are tailored to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions for expatriates, ensuring peace of mind and access to quality medical services. To explore the full range of Cigna's expat health insurance options and find a plan that suits your needs, click here for more information.

Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

oh dear '   The chef didn't cook his way out of this mess.  He'll be going to jail for a while ....  armed robbery is a serious offence.  

Wherever you go

Whatever you do

Those pesky cameras

Have got their eye on you.