Picture courtesy of SiamChon.

 

A 21-year-old woman has reported the theft of her mobile phone, from inside a police station, after she dozed off while charging it, in an incident that has raised concerns over public safety in supposedly secure government premises.

 

The incident occurred shortly after midnight on the morning of 3 June at Pattaya City Police Station in Chonburi Province. Pol. Lt. Col. Itthiphon Tangchuthaveesap, the duty investigator at the time, received the report from Ms Pimnapa, a young woman from Nakhon Ratchasima.

 

According to Ms Pimnapa, she had entered the station seeking to charge her Infinix R17 smartphone, valued at approximately 4,900 baht, using an outlet next to a water dispenser provided for public use. She sat nearby while waiting, but soon nodded off. Upon waking a short time later, she discovered that her phone had vanished without a trace.

 

Despite searching the area, she was unable to locate the device and became convinced it had been stolen. Dejected and shocked, she proceeded to report the theft to police officers on duty.

 

“I thought the police station would be the safest place,” Ms Pimnapa told officers. “I never imagined a thief would be lurking there. I came from out of town to travel and look for work, but I haven’t found a job yet. I’m truly speechless and heartbroken.”

 

Police immediately reviewed the station’s CCTV footage and have launched an investigation to identify the perpetrator. The boldness of the theft, occurring in a government building under surveillance, has prompted concern, with officers vowing to pursue the case.

 

Pol. Lt. Col. Itthiphon confirmed that a report had been filed and that investigators are analysing footage from the station’s security cameras in a bid to track down the suspect.

 

Authorities have also reminded the public to remain cautious with personal belongings, even in official spaces, while they continue their efforts to bring the offender to justice.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from SiamChon 2025-06-03.

 

 

 

 

17 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

“I thought the police station would be the safest place,” Ms Pimnapa told officers. “I never imagined a thief would be lurking there

Sorry but I am strongly inclined to disagree on that!

Wonder if the police station was the right place to report a theft she will probably get more luck with Facebook 🤔

 

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

“I never imagined a thief would be lurking there.

I can easily imagine it.

 

Remember about a year or so ago when someone went to the pathum thani police station and no one was there.

 

Thai police. Hahaha good one. 

1 hour ago, sammieuk1 said:

Wonder if the police station was the right place to report a theft she will probably get more luck with Facebook 🤔

 

She would if she could but she can't.

22 minutes ago, mikebell said:

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

“I never imagined a thief would be lurking there.

I can easily imagine it.

Both in and out of uniform.

Sure there must have CCTV 

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

she had entered the station seeking to charge her Infinix R17 smartphone

Seriously. You can hang about a police station just to charge your phone. I suppose you could say it's an emergency.  

8 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said:

Both in and out of uniform.

I wouldn't dream of spelling it out!

On 6/2/2025 at 11:34 PM, Georgealbert said:

She sat nearby while waiting, but soon nodded off.

 

Sitting down was a real mistake, didn't she know that  nearly all with a buss ticket are bound to fall asleep within minutes.