Man Arrested for Stealing Tourist's Gold Necklace Worth 445,000 Baht

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

A 27-year-old man named Sarawut was apprehended on 28th November by Phaya Thai police following a string of investigations into a theft involving a foreign national. The suspect was captured using a Honda motorcycle and various items, including a half-helmet and clothing, that linked him to the crime scene in Bangkok.

 

The incident occurred on 3rd October when a tourist walking on Phetchaburi Soi 15, Ratchathewi, reported that a helmeted man on a motorcycle snatched a gold necklace weighing 10 baht from his neck and fled.

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Surveillance and investigative efforts led authorities to identify Sarawut as the suspect. A warrant was issued for his arrest on 27th November for "theft using a vehicle." He was detained shortly after at a residence in Din Daeng district.

Upon arrest, Sarawut admitted to the theft. He confessed to pawning the necklace for 360,000 baht in Bang Phlat district and using the money for online gambling, which he subsequently lost. Further background checks revealed he had a previous conviction for theft in 2020 in Warin Chamrap.

 

Sarawut is currently in police custody at Phaya Thai station pending further legal proceedings, reported Siam Rath.

 

-- 2024-11-29

 

 

[lordgrinz]

Wears all black to conceal himself, but wears shorts showing a full sleeve tattoo on his left leg only....Brilliant! LOL

[JoePai]

Walking around with a 10Bt lump of gold around your neck  🤣

[Yagoda]

Pro Tip: Big Fat Gold chains make you a target

[Blueman1]

2 hours ago, JoePai said:

Walking around with a 10Bt lump of gold around your neck  🤣

 

2 hours ago, JoePai said:

Walking around with a 10Bt lump of gold around your neck  🤣

That's Just Plain STUPID In'It ??

[richard_smith237]

5 minutes ago, Blueman1 said:

2 hours ago, JoePai said:

Walking around with a 10Bt lump of gold around your neck  🤣

That's Just Plain STUPID In'It ??

 

It certainly shows a lack of 'self awareness'....      

 

But...  many people travel around with decent watches etc..     I London I wouldn't wear them, but in Bangkok its not something I consider much (though I'm not really walking around the streets on my own)... 

 

It is surprising how many 'gold necklaces get lifted' from tourists... 

 

- Perhaps every govornment needs to give out informatoin booklets

> Get Health / Travel Insurance

> Don't rent / ride a Motorcycle if not Licensed

> Don't wear Gold Jewellery

> Don't go on busses

etc

 

 

 

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Upon arrest, Sarawut admitted to the theft. He confessed to pawning the necklace for 360,000 baht in Bang Phlat district and using the money for online gambling, which he subsequently lost

Total loser.

[shackleton]

Going out in the evening or the day wearing a 10 baht gold necklace

Flashing it around is  asking for trouble in Thailand 🇹🇭 

[Blueman1]

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

It certainly shows a lack of 'self awareness'....      

 

But...  many people travel around with decent watches etc..     I London I wouldn't wear them, but in Bangkok its not something I consider much (though I'm not really walking around the streets on my own)... 

 

It is surprising how many 'gold necklaces get lifted' from tourists... 

 

- Perhaps every govornment needs to give out informatoin booklets

> Get Health / Travel Insurance

> Don't rent / ride a Motorcycle if not Licensed

> Don't wear Gold Jewellery

> Don't go on busses

etc

 

 

 

 

It is surprising how many 'gold necklaces get lifted' from tourists... Especially Those Indian Chaps WITH Insurance....Wink,Wink...

[Blueman1]

4 minutes ago, shackleton said:

Going out in the evening or the day wearing a 10 baht gold necklace

Flashing it around is  asking for trouble in Thailand 🇹🇭 

Flashing it around is  asking for trouble in Thailand 🇹🇭 Don't You mean ANYWHERE In The World,NOT Only Thailand M8....

[soalbundy]

7 hours ago, JoePai said:

Walking around with a 10Bt lump of gold around your neck  🤣

Not anymore.....he's learnt his lesson.

[kidneyw]

5 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

It certainly shows a lack of 'self awareness'....      

 

But...  many people travel around with decent watches etc..     I London I wouldn't wear them, but in Bangkok its not something I consider much (though I'm not really walking around the streets on my own)... 

 

It is surprising how many 'gold necklaces get lifted' from tourists... 

 

- Perhaps every govornment needs to give out informatoin booklets

> Get Health / Travel Insurance

> Don't rent / ride a Motorcycle if not Licensed

> Don't wear Gold Jewellery

> Don't go on busses

etc

 

 

 

Do not think a booklet would cover it. Maybe a book.

[john donson]

so, money gone... 500 baht fine and a wai?

 

force gold shops to work with certificates of origin?  nah, too much work...