Pictures courtesy of Matichon

 

Satthahip Police Station in Chonburi received a report on 11 October 2025 at 22:30, of theft at a private residence in Village 2, Satthahip Subdistrict. The victim, 93-year-old retired naval officer Ch.A. Prachum Boonin, had valuable amulets stolen from his home.

 

According to initial investigations, the suspect approached the victim while he was having dinner, claiming to be interested in renting a room but then pretending to inquire about buying amulets. During the conversation, the suspect took advantage of a momentary lapse in attention to steal several amulets valued at over 2,000,000 baht before fleeing.

 

The stolen items included nine amulets: Luang Pho Ee Model 83 in gold casing (500,000 baht), Luang Pho Sod Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen Model 1 in gold casing (700,000 baht), Luang Pho Yoo Wat Bang Sare Model Kraben Thong in gold casing (20,000 baht), Phra Somdej Luang Pu Lamphu Wat Mai Amataros in gold casing (3,000 baht), Phra Phichit Med Khao Mao in gold casing (400,000 baht), Phra Phichit Med Khao Mao in plastic casing (10,000 baht), Luang Pho Ngern Wat Bang Khla in gold casing (400,000 baht), Luang Pho Derm Wat Nong Pho Model 82 in gold casing (300,000 baht) and one additional amulet.

 

Police investigators reviewed CCTV footage showing the suspect wearing a white shirt, jeans and sneakers. The suspect was seen inspecting the amulets before walking toward the front of the house and fleeing the scene. Authorities are currently checking nearby CCTV cameras to track and apprehend the suspect for prosecution.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• A 93-year-old retired naval officer had over 2 million baht worth of amulets stolen from his home in Satthahip, Chonburi.

• The suspect posed as a buyer before quickly taking the amulets and fleeing.

• Police are reviewing nearby CCTV footage to locate and arrest the suspect.

 

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  Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-10-13

 

 

 

 

 

Looks like' it was more like' £2.50's worth unless those chairs are platinum. 

1 hour ago, Tidal wave said:

Looks like' it was more like' £2.50's worth unless those chairs are platinum. 

No matter what your opinion is the fact remains some of these things are worth big money. My opinion is it's religious superstition. 

The stolen items included nine amulets: Luang Pho Ee Model 83 in gold casing (500,000 baht), Luang Pho Sod Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen Model 1 in gold casing (700,000 baht), Luang Pho Yoo Wat Bang Sare Model Kraben Thong in gold casing (20,000 baht), Phra Somdej Luang Pu Lamphu Wat Mai Amataros in gold casing (3,000 baht), Phra Phichit Med Khao Mao in gold casing (400,000 baht), Phra Phichit Med Khao Mao in plastic casing (10,000 baht), Luang Pho Ngern Wat Bang Khla in gold casing (400,000 baht), Luang Pho Derm Wat Nong Pho Model 82 in gold casing (300,000 baht) and one additional amulet.

1 hour ago, Tidal wave said:

Looks like' it was more like' £2.50's worth unless those chairs are platinum. 

There is a huge and expensive market for these between collectors, some are very big money!

1 hour ago, dinsdale said:

No matter what your opinion is the fact remains some of these things are worth big money. My opinion is it's religious superstition. 

Agreed.... aren't they supposed to bring good fortune too.... perhaps not in this case. 

What's a 93 year old doing, having such valuable stuff simply ''ín his house'?

One point I don't understand. Why didn't the amulets protect the old man from the theft? 

42 minutes ago, Purdey said:

One point I don't understand. Why didn't the amulets protect the old man from the theft? 

He simply forgot to add an 'amulet protecting from amulet theft' amulet to his collection. costly oversight

42 minutes ago, Purdey said:

One point I don't understand. Why didn't the amulets protect the old man from the theft? 

You see many, many, many poor people with these things. Religious superstition as I said.

2 hours ago, KannikaP said:

What's a 93 year old doing, having such valuable stuff simply ''ín his house'?

His choice.  What his age got to do with it?  Where was it reported that he kept the amulets "simply in his house"...perhaps he took them out of a secure place in order to show them to the apparent potential buyer?

2 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

His choice.  What his age got to do with it?

Come on, a 93 year old will not be so mentally aware, or physically able to stop a determined criminal.

6 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

9 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

His choice.  What his age got to do with it?

Come on, a 93 year old will not be so mentally aware, or physically able to stop a determined criminal.

Come on, you know him or anything about him?  

Poor old fella , he must not have had the Anti -Theft amulet.....

 

regards worgeordie

old people, if they live alone, should get anything of high value out of the place. 

or at least small items like amulets that can be easily stolen.

so his grandchildren's inheritance is gone now or what? 

 

He's cursed forever    ..?

At least he's still alive to live another day, let's hope he makes it to 100! 
 

On 10/13/2025 at 11:32 AM, Liverpool Lou said:

Come on, you know him or anything about him?  

Sorry I replied with an obvious answer, and you come back with a stupid remark.

I do not know anything about the guy who shot the USA Politician, but I know he did wrong.

This older man, 93, was rather stupid to keep the 'valuable' amulets in his home and show them to others. And must be rather confused to quote such values. Only if someone is willing to pay are they worth it.

UPDATE
Suspect Caught for Stealing 93-Year-Old’s Amulets

 

 

On 10/13/2025 at 2:32 AM, KannikaP said:

What's a 93 year old doing, having such valuable stuff simply ''ín his house'?

 

He forgot he had them??