Police in northern Thailand have arrested a 39-year-old man, Sitthi, accused of conducting night-time burglaries at homes of foreign residents. The burglaries reportedly amount to losses exceeding 50,000 baht. During the arrest, officers from Phu Phing Ratchaniwet Police Station recovered items including 50,000 baht in cash, foreign currency, a mobile phone, clothing allegedly worn during the crimes, and a motorcycle believed to be used in the burglaries.

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Sitthi allegedly targeted homes by scouting during the day on a motorcycle, selecting primarily those occupied by foreigners. At night, he would break in to steal valuables. The authorities have charged him with night-time theft using a vehicle, a grave offence under Thai law. Investigations suggest Sitthi committed similar crimes across various locations before he was apprehended.

The arrest follows a series of investigative efforts by the Phu Phing Ratchaniwet team, who managed to track and capture Sitthi. Upon confession, he was turned over to investigators for further legal proceedings. Local law enforcement hopes this arrest will reduce such crimes in the region.

Looking forward, further investigations will continue to determine if there were any accomplices involved and to prevent future incidents. The police are urging residents, especially foreigners, to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to help ensure community safety.

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Daytime break‑ins are more common in the West because the occupants are working, so it’s interesting this guy chose night time presumably while people are home.

Specifically targeted homes where he could tell the occupants were foreigners is not that bright, as older expats tend to keep far less cash or valuables at home than many of their Thai neighbours.

5 hours ago, Jim Waldron said:

Daytime break‑ins are more common in the West because the occupants are working, so it’s interesting this guy chose night time presumably while people are home.

Specifically targeted homes where he could tell the occupants were foreigners is not that bright, as older expats tend to keep far less cash or valuables at home than many of their Thai neighbours.

Really ?

Maybe you do.

7 minutes ago, FlorC said:

Really ?

Maybe you do.

"older expats tend to keep far less cash or valuables at home than many of their Thai neighbours."

Except valuables, I do too!

6 hours ago, Jim Waldron said:

as older expats tend to keep far less cash or valuables at home than many of their Thai neighbours.

No.

10 hours ago, Jim Waldron said:

Daytime break‑ins are more common in the West because the occupants are working, so it’s interesting this guy chose night time presumably while people are home.

Specifically targeted homes where he could tell the occupants were foreigners is not that bright, as older expats tend to keep far less cash or valuables at home than many of their Thai neighbours.

ask my dogs, and alarm and camera's and the special surprise waiting inside

5 hours ago, FlorC said:

Really ?

Maybe you do.

I keep almost no cash at home - less than 2 or 3 thousand baht at most - also, no gold or valuable jewelry.

6 minutes ago, CM Dad said:

I keep almost no cash at home - less than 2 or 3 thousand baht at most - also, no gold or valuable jewelry.

older expats tend to keep far less cash or valuables at home

So you don't leave computers and other valuables at home ?

1 hour ago, Luuk Chaai said:

ask my dogs, and alarm and camera's and the special surprise waiting inside

Wow dogs- can be silenced. Alarms and cameras and internet mostly rely on fixed electricity supply which can be easily turned off at the electricity board. The special surprise inside!! Is that your wife naked? Hubba hubba.😁

7 hours ago, FlorC said:

Really ?

Maybe you do.

Where do you live? Hehe

What is there to steal in houses these days. Can't grab a flat-screen, not worth much anyway. People keep their phones with them, so that's out. Anybody with a couple of brain cells hides gold & cash or has a safe.

That leaves only computers. Back up!

8 hours ago, cynic1 said:

Wow dogs- can be silenced. Alarms and cameras and internet mostly rely on fixed electricity supply which can be easily turned off at the electricity board. The special surprise inside!! Is that your wife naked? Hubba hubba.😁

No, him.

18 hours ago, cynic1 said:

Wow dogs- can be silenced. Alarms and cameras and internet mostly rely on fixed electricity supply which can be easily turned off at the electricity board. The special surprise inside!! Is that your wife naked? Hubba hubba.😁

all possibilites .. I keep one mutt outside the house but on the property the other one is inside

all our wiring is encased and piped underground all cameras (9) require a ladder to get near

and the wife.... I've seen her pissed off 1x with a cousin of hers.. she grabbe d that dude by his collar and totally potato sacked him with uppercuts ... NHL style !

4 hours ago, Luuk Chaai said:

all possibilites .. I keep one mutt outside the house but on the property the other one is inside

all our wiring is encased and piped underground all cameras (9) require a ladder to get near

and the wife.... I've seen her pissed off 1x with a cousin of hers.. she grabbe d that dude by his collar and totally potato sacked him with uppercuts ... NHL style !

I think I’ll try the house next door instead.😎