Bangkok Taxi Driver Arrested for Robbing Drunk Passengers

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Police in Bangkok have arrested 46-year-old Sawat, a taxi driver accused of stealing from intoxicated passengers and abandoning them mid-route. The arrest, made possible via a GPS tracker on his cab, took place on February 12 in the Lat Phrao district.

 

Sawat now faces charges of theft facilitated by a vehicle. The operations were led by Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom in collaboration with Deputy Commissioner Police Major General Nopasilp Poolsawat, and executed by Police Colonel Setthaphan Srisakorn's team from Chok Chai Police Station.

 

The investigation began after a complaint was filed on December 21, 2024. A victim reported losing two iPhones after riding in Sawat's taxi, identified as a green-yellow vehicle with the registration number มฏ 9712 Bangkok. This led to a Criminal Court warrant issued on February 7 and subsequent tracking of Sawat using GPS.

 

 

Sawat reportedly targeted passengers who were inebriated, stealing their valuables and phones while they were unaware. He then abandoned them before reaching their intended destinations. Stolen money was allegedly used to support his family, including multiple wives.

 

Authorities urge any additional victims to come forward with evidence at Chok Chai Police Station. Sawat and the seized items are currently with investigators for further legal proceedings, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-02-13