Crime Indian Tourist Arrested for Night-Time Currency Exchange Robbery

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Indian Tourist Arrested for Night-Time Currency Exchange Robbery

 

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A young Indian man has been arrested for the armed robbery of a currency exchange store in Bang Rak, Bangkok, where he allegedly stole nearly 100,000 baht. The suspect, identified as 23-year-old Aman, initially denied the accusations but later confessed to spending the money on nightlife activities.

 

On 27th May, Thai police led by Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom apprehended Aman, who had reportedly used a firearm and a motorcycle to carry out the crime.

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod

 

 

The incident took place on 26th May when Aman allegedly entered a currency exchange on Silom Road, threatened staff with a gun, and made off with approximately 93,000 baht after his initial attempt at another store proved unsuccessful.

 

Police investigations included reviewing CCTV footage, which showed the suspect's appearance and getaway. After further examination, officers tracked Aman to an apartment in the Samre district, where he was arrested.

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod

 

While Aman denied the charges at first, the police found clothing matching the description from the crime, the getaway motorcycle, and approximately 50,000 baht of the stolen money.

 

Aman confessed to acting alone and using the money for recreational activities during the night. He is now facing legal proceedings for armed robbery and related offences.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Khaosod 2025-05-28

 

 

 

[HappyExpat57]

Hope it was worth it, you fool.

[thesetat]

Maybe he thought he would not get caught because he wore a mask haha.. Good job on RTP this time. 

[Straight-Beginning98]

How does a young Indian on a tourist visa, or maybe visa exempt status, manage to find a gun in Bangkok ? Chatuchak , MBK , 7/11 ? 

[save the frogs]

93,000 ... thats a lot of short-times

[Rickman66]

Must have run out of gold necklace insurance scam money 

[ronster]

At night , with a gun . Suits you sir !!

Goodbye for next 10--15 years in Thai jail 🙈

[factual monk]

Dump ass ... bkk Hilton awaits him... 

[Presnock]

4 hours ago, save the frogs said:

93,000 ... thats a lot of short-times

 

4 hours ago, save the frogs said:

93,000 ... thats a lot of short-times

well now he will be having freebies though not the way he was planning I guess.  Lock him away for a few years  then send him home.

[FlorC]

It doesn't say which currency exchange he robbed.

If it is one of the independent like Super Rich  > straight to prison.

If it was one of the Thai banks > justified. Free to go.

A robber robbing the robbing banks should not be a crime.

 

[black tabby12345]

Another quality tourist made a headline.

Enjoy free stay at BKK Hilton for the next 10-15 years.

[Xonax]

4 hours ago, save the frogs said:

93,000 ... thats a lot of short-times

Or one very long and very sexy time with several girls.

[save the frogs]

11 hours ago, Xonax said:

Or one very long and very sexy time with several girls.

 

Or a house in Isaan. How much do they go for? This guy would be set for life, but should have checked for CCTVs.

[Lucky Bones]

Did he pinch some straws from 7/11 so he could share the booty with his 4 mates?🙃🙃

[Taboo2]

I am sure he will enjoy the LBs in prison...they will have fun taking turns on him.

[hotchilli]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

A young Indian man has been arrested for the armed robbery of a currency exchange store in Bang Rak, Bangkok, where he allegedly stole nearly 100,000 baht. The suspect, identified as 23-year-old Aman, initially denied the accusations but later confessed to spending the money on nightlife activities

Put him a Thai cell with a few friends for six months, he can have some activities where he doesn't have to pay...

then deport him

[Dave0206]

13 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

 

Or a house in Isaan. How much do they go for? This guy would be set for life, but should have checked for CCTVs.

I can't imagine any exchange not having " working " cctv unless they short changed you then they may be broken 

[Dave0206]

He spent the money on night time activities ah well at least he didn't waste it

[giddyup]

Got to give the police here some credit, they track down the perps of these kind of crimes pretty quickly.

[Grumpy one]

What are the odds that his entertainment was with a katoey or 2 

[Ironmike]

Wow this idiot managed to make 9300 per year that's as long as he gets a nice judge let's hope he rots in the Hilton and another quality tourist from India. 

[ThailandGuy]

The quality tourist finally are arriving?  What is wrong with these  people? Do they really believe they can get away with this?

[BerndD]

2 hours ago, FlorC said:

It doesn't say which currency exchange he robbed.

If it is one of the independent like Super Rich > straight to prison.

If it was one of the Thai banks > justified. Free to go.

A robber robbing the robbing banks should not be a crime.

 

Your name is Robin Hood?

[JJ-Thailand]

Aman is such a smart guy. 😂 😂 😂

[mithunonthenet]

Hope this piece of 💩 gets deported and banned from re-entry.

[NobbyClarke]

Well done RTP

As far as the Indian is concerned I hope he enjoys his time in "The Hilton"

 

[BangkokHank]

So not only do they smell bad, now they're committing armed robberies.

[BusyB]

5 hours ago, ronster said:

At night , with a gun . Suits you sir !!

Goodbye for next 10--15 years in Thai jail 🙈

 

Hopefully.

[FlorC]

5 hours ago, BerndD said:

Your name is Robin Hood?

How did you know my name ?

But I write it : Robyn Hoot

[Liverpool Lou]

9 hours ago, Taboo2 said:

I am sure he will enjoy the LBs in prison...they will have fun taking turns on him.

Is that what LBs are known to do (in your mind) while incarcerated in Thai prisons?  Another myth.