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Police arrested a Canadian national on 19 December 2025 after he allegedly stole a car from a Thai man who had driven to Krabi City Police Station seeking help. The incident caused alarm as the suspect seized the vehicle inside the police compound and fled through central Krabi, prompting a rapid manhunt involving more than 30 officers.

 

Police identified the suspect as Mr Michael Jame Parton, aged 43, a Canadian national, who was accused of stealing a private passenger car with registration from Krabi. Officers pursued him along Utarakit Road in Krabi’s city centre before successfully intercepting and arresting him near a convenience store close to Krabi Hospital, where members of the public had gathered to watch.

 

According to police, the incident began earlier that day when the car owner, Mr Natthapong, was waiting inside his vehicle to pick up his child from school. While the car was parked, the foreign man unexpectedly opened the door and sat inside, alarming the driver and prompting concerns for his safety.

 

Mr Natthapong told officers he decided to drive directly to Krabi City Police Station to seek assistance. Upon arriving at the station and stepping out of the vehicle, the foreign man took advantage of the moment, climbed into the driver’s seat and sped away from the police premises.

 

Krabi City Police immediately issued a radio alert and mobilised officers to seal off routes and pursue the stolen vehicle. The chase ended near the hospital area, where police were able to stop the car and detain the suspect without further incident.

 

Police initially charged Mr Parton with theft and took him back to Krabi City Police Station for questioning. Immigration officers were contacted to assist in checking his legal status in Thailand and reviewing his background, as part of standard procedure involving foreign nationals.

 

Daily News reported that investigators are also examining whether the suspect was intoxicated or under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident. Further legal steps will depend on the outcome of these assessments and the ongoing investigation, police said.

 

Key Takeaways

 

• A Canadian man was arrested after allegedly stealing a car from inside Krabi City Police Station on 19 December 2025.

• The car owner had driven to the station for help after the suspect entered his vehicle while he waited for his child.

• Police charged the suspect with theft and are coordinating with immigration authorities for further checks.

 

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32 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Mr Natthapong, was waiting inside his vehicle to pick up his child from school. While the car was parked, the foreign man unexpectedly opened the door and sat inside

What a friendly Canadian. 😂

Mr Natthapong may have looked lonely 

 

32 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

prompting a rapid manhunt involving more than 30 officers.

30 officers, seems like an overkill 

 

 

 

 

Maybe he thought his Uber had turned up..........

The guy obviously couldn't wait much longer for GTA VI to be released and took it to the streets himself 😄

8 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Mr Natthapong told officers he decided to drive directly to Krabi City Police Station to seek assistance. Upon arriving at the station and stepping out of the vehicle, the foreign man took advantage of the moment, climbed into the driver’s seat and sped away from the police premises.

Leaving the keys in the ignition?

Sad …some mental case coming to Thailand as a tourist …

He does know what Christmas dinner in this jail looks like ?? 🤯🙈

Mr Nattaphong, your child wants to know what time you are picking them up.

Thought the Canadian was so nice the Thai left the keys in the car as he got out. 

great job>>> wow.. 30 officers unbelievably heinous crime 

Expect the Canucks Christmas plans have just changed.

probably ordered a Grab - and got in the wrong car

Who are these people and why are they so incredibly dumb? These kind of acts defy the imagination. 

1 hour ago, arick said:

Thought the Canadian was so nice the Thai left the keys in the car as he got out. 

Maybe the owner's car uses a FOB to start the car and lock/open but the FOB was maybe not in his pocket but on the middle console as he darted out of the car.

9 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

What a friendly Canadian.

 

Not. 

Off topic troll post removed.

 

@blazesthis is the Thai news section, but for your rant about Canadian politics

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Leaving the keys in the ignition?

A mate of mine used to do that all the time when he lived in Phuket, I wouldn't mind he was from Manchester, the best car thieves in the world, 

the only possible explanation is acute diarrhea that needs addressing 

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

Who are these people and why are they so incredibly dumb? These kind of acts defy the imagination. 

 

The story mentions that he is Canadian (and most people on this thread have referred to that fact, and are wondering how he could be so dumb as to purloin a car in broad daylight with the driver still behind the wheel.)

It's because he's a lumber jack and I don't care......

That's one way to sort out where to spend the X-mas holidays.

Good to see the Canucks giving us Brits some competition in the stupidness stakes!

58 minutes ago, Trip Hop said:

Good to see the Canucks giving us Brits some competition in the stupidness stakes!

Us Brits wouldn't have got caught, 

2 hours ago, blazes said:

 

The story mentions that he is Canadian (and most people on this thread have referred to that fact, and are wondering how he could be so dumb as to purloin a car in broad daylight with the driver still behind the wheel.)

It's because he's a lumber jack and I don't care......

I bet he hangs around in bars too wearing a bra......

Likely thought it was a misdemeanor and that he would be out in a couple of hours like in Canada. 

9 hours ago, ronster said:

He does know what Christmas dinner in this jail looks like ?? 🤯🙈

Noodles?

6 hours ago, blazes said:

 

The story mentions that he is Canadian (and most people on this thread have referred to that fact, and are wondering how he could be so dumb as to purloin a car in broad daylight with the driver still behind the wheel.)

It's because he's a lumber jack and I don't care......

Paul Bunyan?  

Kooks like this, petty thieves and graffiti spraying imbeciles, need to be packed up, put on a plane and sent back to where they came from.

 

Thailand needs to stop messing around and adopt some Singaporean measures. Commit crimes here you are out and not allowed back.

On 12/20/2025 at 6:59 AM, Georgealbert said:

 

Picture courtesy of Daily News

 

Police arrested a Canadian national on 19 December 2025 after he allegedly stole a car from a Thai man who had driven to Krabi City Police Station seeking help. The incident caused alarm as the suspect seized the vehicle inside the police compound and fled through central Krabi, prompting a rapid manhunt involving more than 30 officers.

 

Police identified the suspect as Mr Michael Jame Parton, aged 43, a Canadian national, who was accused of stealing a private passenger car with registration from Krabi. Officers pursued him along Utarakit Road in Krabi’s city centre before successfully intercepting and arresting him near a convenience store close to Krabi Hospital, where members of the public had gathered to watch.

 

According to police, the incident began earlier that day when the car owner, Mr Natthapong, was waiting inside his vehicle to pick up his child from school. While the car was parked, the foreign man unexpectedly opened the door and sat inside, alarming the driver and prompting concerns for his safety.

 

Mr Natthapong told officers he decided to drive directly to Krabi City Police Station to seek assistance. Upon arriving at the station and stepping out of the vehicle, the foreign man took advantage of the moment, climbed into the driver’s seat and sped away from the police premises.

 

Krabi City Police immediately issued a radio alert and mobilised officers to seal off routes and pursue the stolen vehicle. The chase ended near the hospital area, where police were able to stop the car and detain the suspect without further incident.

 

Police initially charged Mr Parton with theft and took him back to Krabi City Police Station for questioning. Immigration officers were contacted to assist in checking his legal status in Thailand and reviewing his background, as part of standard procedure involving foreign nationals.

 

Daily News reported that investigators are also examining whether the suspect was intoxicated or under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident. Further legal steps will depend on the outcome of these assessments and the ongoing investigation, police said.

 

Key Takeaways

 

• A Canadian man was arrested after allegedly stealing a car from inside Krabi City Police Station on 19 December 2025.

• The car owner had driven to the station for help after the suspect entered his vehicle while he waited for his child.

• Police charged the suspect with theft and are coordinating with immigration authorities for further checks.

 

Related Stories

 

Norwegian-man-arrested-after-tuk-tuk-theft-attempt

 

Foreign-woman-sought-after-snus-theft-in-Krabi

 

 

 Adapted  by  Asean Now from Matichon  2025-12-20

 

 

 

Confusious say....steal car from police station make police very krabbi.

22 hours ago, smew said:

great job>>> wow.. 30 officers unbelievably heinous crime 

Indeed, 30 officers for one stolen vehicle, where are all these officers when people are driving the wrong way, driving on the footpath, drunk driving, crazy driving??? The list is endless?😅

20 hours ago, blazes said:

 

The story mentions that he is Canadian (and most people on this thread have referred to that fact, and are wondering how he could be so dumb as to purloin a car in broad daylight with the driver still behind the wheel.)

It's because he's a lumber jack and I don't care......

Perfect! 5555