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Khon Kaen police have arrested a Dutch man for stealing an ATM from a shop in the city’s Ban Thum community early on 21 September 2025, at approximately 01:00. The suspect, identified as 6-year Thai resident Mr. Sijtse [surname not provided], was found hiding near the scene after using a car and chain to remove the machine.

 

The arrest followed a call to local police from a witness, prompting officers from Ban Ped Police Station and the tourist police to respond immediately. At the scene, a black pickup was found with a large chain securing the ATM at its rear. The suspect was located in nearby tall grass and taken into custody for questioning.

 

During the police interview, Sijtse reportedly said he had previously given his Thai wife more than 10 million baht to open a restaurant and support their household. He claimed a recent argument over insufficient funds prompted him to drive out and commit the theft, by using the pickup, belonging to his wife’s relative, to drag the ATM away from the front of the shop. He stated he has lived in Thailand for six years and resided with his wife in Khon Kaen.

 

 

Authorities have charged him with nighttime theft causing damage to property and using a vehicle to facilitate the crime. The bank has also filed an official complaint and police have opposed bail at the investigation stage. Investigators are continuing to examine CCTV footage and vehicle records to determine if anyone else was involved.

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Dutch man arrested in Khon Kaen after stealing an ATM with a car and chain.

• Dispute with his Thai wife over finances reportedly motivated the theft.

• Police have charged him and opposed bail while investigation continues.

 

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  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-09-22

 

 

 

 

 

52 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Sijtse reportedly said he had previously given his Thai wife more than 10 million baht to open a restaurant

Aaah, yes, the old story...........Foreigner gives wife millions of baht, things go pear shaped. 

 

Oh well, original ending, ATM theft. 😂

I love the Dutch 👍

the force is powerful  with this one

 

lock this idiot up 

Unpopular opinion.

 

It's always long timers causing the biggest problems 🙄 

An old Dutchman attempted to steal an ATM. This sounds like something out of a bad movie. 

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

During the police interview, Sijtse reportedly said he had previously given his Thai wife more than 10 million baht to open a restaurant and support their household. He claimed a recent argument over insufficient funds prompted him to drive out and commit the theft

 

Sounds like he got a wrong'un and he got desperate.

1 hour ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Aaah, yes, the old story...........Foreigner gives wife millions of baht, things go pear shaped. 

 

Oh well, original ending, ATM theft. 😂

I love the Dutch 👍

 What did she spend the money on?    No, the restaurant for sure. 

Thank god it was not a Brit. 

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. 

off to jail, Do not pass go Do not collect 200 euros.

 

 

1 hour ago, quake said:

Thank god it was not a Brit. 

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. 

off to jail, Do not pass go Do not collect 200 euros.

 

 

Yes indeed, makes a change?😅

6 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Khon Kaen police have arrested a Dutch man for stealing an ATM from a shop in the city’s Ban Thum community early on 21 September 2025, at approximately 01:00. The suspect, identified as 6-year Thai resident Mr. Sijtse [surname not provided], was found hiding near the scene after using a car and chain to remove the machine.

That's a rather large withdrawal

Looks like they're upping their game 555

1 hour ago, Fact said:

An old Dutchman attempted to steal an ATM. This sounds like something out of a bad movie. 

Gotta give the guy credit for creative thinking. Speaking of movies, there's a great scene in the series "Breaking Bad" about a stolen ATM.

Mr Smart .. haha. 

Why’s the cop pointing a gun at the ATM — does he think it’s armed too?

I wonder what wonderful things he’s done back in his home country 

Most Dutch are Germans with no brains.  I was told this by a Dutch guy I once worked with 

Why did he not just say the ATM ate his card and he needed it to get money for a 7/11 toastie 😀

A troll post and replies has been removed

 

 

 

Absolute retard, lights are on but nobody's home! Unless he inherited the10 million baht, I don't see him capable of either earning or saving that kind of money. Let me check my daily "to do" list, nope drag an ATM machine from a shop is not on it. 

He must have been a high risk criminal the police have their side arms drawn.

He needs to work on his responses like a Thai. “My card was stuck in the machine. I needed it. Very sorry”. “My life is in danger because debt collectors threatened my family”. Etc.

This used to be common practice in the Netherlands, where it was mainly immigrants who were responsible for this. After these devices were made more secure, the same people moved to Germany, where it may have become more difficult for them, and they have now arrived in LOS.

2 minutes ago, Peterphuket said:

This used to be common practice in the Netherlands, where it was mainly immigrants who were responsible for this. After these devices were made more secure, the same people moved to Germany, where it may have become more difficult for them, and they have now arrived in LOS.

 

You seem to be insinuating that this was a professional job.

 

That's not the same feeling that I get when reading the OP.

Adopting the American business model, I guess.   This is very common here in San Diego County.  

He succeeded in tearing the ATM from the cement pad, but why didn't he just keep driving away from the scene of the crime with the ATM in tow?  At least get to somewhere far from the scene of the crime. 

Did he think he could lift the ATM into the back of the pickup all by himself?

Honest officer, the ATM machine just got stuck to my card as I drove away !!

10 million:  gone

Relationship:  gone

Destination Thailand:  gone 

Future: gone

 

Canabis is legal in Dutchland...

Seems like a cry for help. Sorry but this is not Netherlands buddy. Don't ever invest in your wife or in Thailand at all. Keep your money in pocket and stay happy 😀.

8 minutes ago, Iron Tongue said:

He succeeded in tearing the ATM from the cement pad, but why didn't he just keep driving away from the scene of the crime with the ATM in tow?  At least get to somewhere far from the scene of the crime. 

Did he think he could lift the ATM into the back of the pickup all by himself?

One step at a time. Tear of the ATM, stop, hide in tall grass, reflect on what's next...

 

No rocket science.

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Key Takeaways

-ATM 😏