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Police in Bang Lamung have arrested two Myanmar nationals accused of snatching a three-baht gold necklace from a woman after posing as prospective tenants. The operation, carried out on 10 December 2025 under the direction of Pol Col Sarawut Nuchanarot, led to the swift detention of the suspects and the recovery of multiple items linked to the case. Officers said the pair had shown signs of attempting to evade capture and posed an ongoing risk to the community.

 

The case began on 3 December 2025 when Mr Mying Aung reported that his mother had been robbed by two individuals pretending to enquire about renting a room at a property in Takhian Tia, Bang Lamung. The suspects allegedly seized the gold necklace weighing three baht before fleeing on a Honda motorcycle. CCTV footage later identified the motorcycle as a white Honda without a licence plate, which was later disguised with a red temporary plate, along with the suspects discarding a black jacket used during the crime.

 

Investigators traced the suspects to a rented room in Soi Thung Klom–Tan Man 27 in Nong Prue at around 15:00 on 10 December. Officers found a Myanmar man and woman inside, matching the individuals seen in the CCTV footage. Both were taken into custody and identified as 27-year-old Mr Maw Aung and 30-year-old Mrs Ma Su.

 

During questioning, the pair appeared shocked and attempted to avoid any knowledge of the incident, but eventually confessed to the crime. They guided officers to the gold items kept inside the room. Police recovered the white Honda with a red plate, a navy shirt worn during the robbery, one gold ring weighing one salung, two pairs of gold earrings, a receipt from a Yaowarat gold shop and new gold jewellery bought after selling the stolen necklace for 167,000 baht.

 

According to their statement, the suspects claimed they committed the robbery because they were unemployed and supporting four children. They said they planned the operation by posing as potential tenants, snatching the necklace and selling it before purchasing replacement jewellery. Further checks revealed both suspects were overstaying in Thailand with expired passports and were residing in the country without permission.

 

Police have charged the pair with two offences: joint theft using a vehicle and being foreign nationals staying in the kingdom without authorisation. They have been handed over to investigators at Bang Lamung Police Station along with the seized evidence, as police investigate what further crimes the pair have committed.

 

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Police arrested two Myanmar nationals on 10 December 2025 after a gold-snatching robbery in Bang Lamung.

• The suspects confessed and led officers to stolen and newly purchased gold items worth 167,000 baht.

• Both face charges of joint theft using a vehicle and unlawful stay in Thailand.

 

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 Adapted by Asean Now from พัทยา จุดเกิดเหตุ 2025-12-11

 

 

Strange to leave a lot of gold lying around while showing prospective renters around the place. 

Dumb as a rock!

So CCTV has a use when tracking criminals yet is never used to alleviate traffic crimes?

4 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Strange to leave a lot of gold lying around while showing prospective renters around the place. 

Dumb as a rock!

I think you need to read the whole article again.......🙄

Bit of dramatic arrest by the cops, rushing in like that, with kids present, it was a gold chain snatch, not an armed attack. I sincerely hope the kids get the help they need. 

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Further checks revealed both suspects were overstaying in Thailand with expired passports

Who would want to return to Cambodia in the current climate ?......

51 minutes ago, brian69 said:

Bit of dramatic arrest by the cops, rushing in like that, with kids present, it was a gold chain snatch, not an armed attack. I sincerely hope the kids get the help they need. 

Who would want to return to Cambodia in the current climate ?......

Or  Myanmar.

16 minutes ago, norfolkandchance said:

Or  Myanmar.

Oops of to spec save... but same same init. 

20 hours ago, brian69 said:

I think you need to read the whole article again.......🙄

Better was watching the video clip. 

On 12/10/2025 at 10:30 PM, Georgealbert said:

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The guy in the picture looks like his in need  for some food.