Screenshots from Lin Yun Che Threads video

 

A Bangkok man used martial arts to stop a suspected thief at a Big C supermarket on September 1. The suspect attempted to snatch shopping baskets from two Chinese tourists. Quick action by the local hero ensured the suspect was detained by security before police took over.

 

The incident occurred while the two tourists shopped, with their bags in a basket. As the thief tried to flee, their calls for help prompted a nearby shopper's courageous intervention. The man immobilized the suspect using a cross-body hold, preventing the escape.

 

Witness Yun Che Lin documented the event on social media, sharing that the man’s swift response ensured the girls’ belongings were retrieved intact. Security personnel secured the area, and the suspect was detained by police. The man’s bravery was widely praised online, reminding others to remain vigilant in crowded areas.

 

There were no reported injuries, and the Chinese tourists got back their valuables without harm. The suspect's identity and details of potential charges remain undisclosed by the police.

 

Meanwhile, a similar incident surfaced online when CCTV footage showed a store owner’s husband casually reacting to a snack theft in Pathum Thani on August 12. The clip amused many, showing a relaxed interaction as the thief walked out with snacks.

 

 

Key Takeaways

• A Bangkok man's martial arts save tourists’ belongings in a theft attempt.
• The hero's swift action earned widespread commendation online.
• Police have yet to release details about the suspect or charges.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-09-12

 

 

well done sir! an arm bar would be harder to escape instead of the cross-body.