In a daring daylight heist, a Thai man’s motorcycle was stolen from a bustling city street in Pattaya, sparking concerns about a professional bike theft ring operating in the area.

 

The victim, 29 year old Komkrit Lukrathok, who works at a prominent electronics store, reported the shocking theft of his Honda Wave 125 motorcycle to the Bang Lamung Police Station yesterday, November 18, submitting crucial CCTV footage as evidence.

 

The video footage paints a brazen picture: a tall, slim man, likely with an accomplice, strolls up and rides off on the bike as if it were his own, without a second glance.

 

“It’s clear these thieves are no amateurs,” Komkrit stated, adding that their calm demeanour and choice of a busy area suggest they’re experienced. “They knew exactly what they were doing.”

 

 

Komkrit’s Honda, usually parked behind a local bank, was taken while he worked his shift, leaving him stranded and frustrated. He hopes local police will take prompt action to track down the bike and put an end to the audacious thefts plaguing the area.

 

“I just want my motorcycle back.”

 

With vehicle theft on the rise, residents are on high alert, waiting to see if Komkrit’s case will shed light on an organised crime network or if it was an isolated, albeit daring, theft, reported Pattaya Mail.

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-11-19

 

 

I wonder why this theft made the news, they usually don't 

GPS trackers are cheap.

9 minutes ago, AlwaysThere said:

GPS trackers are cheap.

Certainly are but so are disc locks. I have had my honda wave messed around with on 3 occasaions obviously someone trying to take it till they realise there is a disc lock attached...the most stolen bike is Honda wave and one of the easiest 

28 minutes ago, AlwaysThere said:

GPS trackers are cheap.

 

Even an Air-tag (or similar)...dedicated theft insurance is also relatively cheap...

 

but, this was probably a minimum wagers and 1000 baht theft insurance or a tag is a lot of money for them.

 

Theft such as this must be devastating.

 

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Even an Air-tag (or similar)...dedicated theft insurance is also relatively cheap...

 

but, this was probably a minimum wagers and 1000 baht theft insurance or a tag is a lot of money for them.

 

Theft such as this must be devastating.

 

 

GPS Tag is from 100 baht.

4 minutes ago, AlwaysThere said:

GPS Tag is from 100 baht.

 

Really...  Which sort ?

 

I've used Air-Tags which are a lot more expensive and only work when close to a device on Apples Ecosystem - its similar for Samsungs Smart Tag

 

These GPS tags you mention, are they active or passive ?.

They reply on a 'Bluetooth network' ?? (within a manufacturer eco-system)

Or, like Tile, connect 'through' only those devices running the specific App.

 

A link would be useful - I'll get some.

 

 

 

14 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

I wonder why this theft made the news, they usually don't 

Maybe the police need some public assistance ?

Did the thief have a key?

6 minutes ago, mikebell said:

Did the thief have a key?

I have known Thais to leave the key in the bike for "convenience". However we don't know if that is what happened here.

 

From the various online videos available of Pattaya bike thief gangs,

 

i. they always work in groups.

ii. if they don't have a key/can't start the bike, an accomplice on a motorbike will push them using the back footpeg as the contact point. They can put some distance between the stolen bike and the point it was stolen from very quickly using this method.

 

19 minutes ago, mikebell said:

Did the thief have a key?

I suspect it was left there for him in a handy place under the steering. 

15 hours ago, baansgr said:

Certainly are but so are disc locks.

I'm pro disc locks but can be a fumble to remove in the dark. 

 

I bought this item recently on Lazada, cheap and practical. No more bending over, just place around throttle and brake. 

 

 

28 minutes ago, mikebell said:

Did the thief have a key?

Key locks are easy to break. 

 

Force a large screwdriver into the key hole and turn. 

 

22 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I'm pro disc locks but can be a fumble to remove in the dark. 

 

I bought this item recently on Lazada, cheap and practical. No more bending over, just place around throttle and brake. 

 

 

That looks good, will it work with a wave? No brake on throttle side?

8 minutes ago, baansgr said:

That looks good, will it work with a wave? No brake on throttle side?

Oh sorry, yes you can place on the other side, it will lock your brake but preferred throttle side 

 

 

 

35 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Oh sorry, yes you can place on the other side, it will lock your brake but preferred throttle side 

 

 

 

Ok, thanks👍 

15 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Really...  Which sort ?

 

I've used Air-Tags which are a lot more expensive and only work when close to a device on Apples Ecosystem - its similar for Samsungs Smart Tag

 

These GPS tags you mention, are they active or passive ?.

They reply on a 'Bluetooth network' ?? (within a manufacturer eco-system)

Or, like Tile, connect 'through' only those devices running the specific App.

 

A link would be useful - I'll get some.

 

 

 

 

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007391882805.html More accurately, Bluetooth Trackers.

 

You use on Apple's 'ecosystem'

 

They aren't as fully featured as an AirTag, but we are discussing something affordable as opposed to no way to track it at all.

 

You can choose a 'name brand' such as 'eufy' or Ugreen' if you'd like to pay a bit more. Around 400 baht. May have extra functionality.

5 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Maybe the police need some public assistance ?

i know someone who had bike stolen, had CCTV, police weren't interested 

7 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

i know someone who had bike stolen, had CCTV, police weren't interested 

 

Too much effort, not enough in it for them.

 

 

That said - In the UK, my father had his car stolen from the garage - Police came, took prints and that was that - Said they wouldn't investigate further as it was not a violent crime. 

16 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

i know someone who had bike stolen, had CCTV, police weren't interested 

Which is why I said public help... not RTP

How easy would it be for a thief like this to steal is a couple year old Yamaha Aerox 155 with keyless entry? Are the newer bikes hard to steal?

 

What happens if a rental bike gets stolen? Are you, as the renter responsible or the owner will be the one that needs to claim it on their insurance, if they have it?

16 hours ago, bbi1 said:

How easy would it be for a thief like this to steal is a couple year old Yamaha Aerox 155 with keyless entry? Are the newer bikes hard to steal?

 

What happens if a rental bike gets stolen? Are you, as the renter responsible or the owner will be the one that needs to claim it on their insurance, if they have it?

There is some radio coded key that has to be nearby... I would like to think they are harder to get away with..... although perhaps pushing them away and loading them up onto a pickup might work. 

Rental bikes, you have probably signed your life away on a contract!