Shoplifter returns pricey Chanel bag after CCTV footage went viral

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Shoplifter returns pricey Chanel bag after CCTV footage went viral

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

 

BANGKOK: -- A well-dressed woman, who was caught on surveillance camera stealing a Chanel bag from a shop at Central Westgate, has returned the luxury bag after photos of the snatching went viral online.

 

This recent theft has become another case that was solved by the power of social media after shop owner Natthapat Moongwattanasanti, 38, posted CCTV footage and clear screenshots of the woman who stole a bag from her shop on Facebook on Nov. 2.

 

According to Natthapat, the woman pretended to talk to the sales people and walked out of the shop with a red Chanel Mini Caviar 8", which cost THB102,000.

 

 

Full story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2016/11/07/shoplifter-returns-pricey-chanel-bag-after-cctv-footage-went-viral

 

-- © Copyright Coconuts Bangkok 2016-11-08

[Thaiwrath]

Thai mentality.

Steal something, get caught, return it, end of story. If you get away with it, all well and good.

But 102,000 baht for a bag !

[fruitman]

Why are such expensive items left unattended in a Thai shop? Was the salesgirl busy with her phone maybe?

[Raymonddiaz]

Very cheap bag indeed!!!!

[lee b]

48 minutes ago, fruitman said:

Why are such expensive items left unattended in a Thai shop? Was the salesgirl busy with her phone maybe?

Because 99% of people in Thailand can be trusted.

[Bluespunk]

18 minutes ago, lee b said:

Because 99% of people in Thailand can be trusted.

Trusted to return what was stolen if cauught. 

[noitom]

thais are trusted the world over

[Rorri]

1 hour ago, lee b said:

Because 99% of people in Thailand can be trusted.

Can you prove that? 

[Thaiwrath]

I don't think the word 'trust' is in the Thai dictionary. 

[Enoon]

3 hours ago, lee b said:

Because 99% of people in Thailand can be trusted.

 

And are themselves trusting people.  That tends to be the way it works.

 

Unfortunately, because they are so trusting, Thailand is a paradise for conmen and women.

 

 

[TheFishman1]

TIT

[ratcatcher]

1 hour ago, Thaiwrath said:

I don't think the word 'trust' is in the Thai dictionary. 

I know your post is facetious, but let me help you.

 http://www.thai2english.com/dictionary/trust.html

[keskeseksa]

4 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

Thai mentality.

Steal something, get caught, return it, end of story. If you get away with it, all well and good.

But 102,000 baht for a bag !

Why Thais, Thais Thais? Shoplifting happens all over the world. 

[Thaiwrath]

3 minutes ago, keskeseksa said:

Why Thais, Thais Thais? Shoplifting happens all over the world. 

 

I employed Thais, caught a few stealing, and there was no shame in them. They thought, pay it back and all is forgotten.

In other countries, you would be prosecuted, and find it very difficult to get employment elsewhere. 

[The man from udon]

Little light fingered people.that bags more than a years salary to her so it's going to be very tempting.

[blackcab]

I wonder if the thief will sue for defamation and bring a computer crimes act case too?

 

Her reputation has been damaged.

[Old Croc]

There's light at the end of the tunnel.

More and more Social Media is outing the thieves, road ragers, idiot drivers and bullies (mini man) and are slowly teaching a few Thais some of the basic rules of behaviour. An education that seem to be lacking in many homes and the school system.

[jolive]

Because 99% of people in Thailand can be trusted.

Ummmm....


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[KMartinHandyman]

Trust us we're Thai comes to mind

[sandemara]

"Sorry, I was in a state of musth," she wrote in an apology note left inside the returned handbag.

[DLang]

4 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

I don't think the word 'trust' is in the Thai dictionary. 

 

No, but 'Don't Thai to me' (Don't lie to/scam me) is in the Singaporean. 

[Retiredandhappyhere]

I'm thinking of robbing a bank of 10 million tomorrow, but no need to worry, as if I am caught, I will give it all back and then resume my normal life.   Good for me, but not exactly a good example for other adults and kids!  What you might call a win/win situation!

[elgordo38]

7 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

Thai mentality.

Steal something, get caught, return it, end of story. If you get away with it, all well and good.

But 102,000 baht for a bag !

Made in Bangladesh do doubt. 

[amrishtony]

This is the fault of the existing class system in this society, so called the rich and the poor. This class gap is prompting a lof of people to aspire their dream of becoming rich, if not with money at least by the looks. The rich should stop the show off business, as it prompts a lot of young people to follow that rich dream and they want to get rich by all unfair means.

[elgordo38]

2 minutes ago, amrishtony said:

This is the fault of the existing class system in this society, so called the rich and the poor. This class gap is prompting a lof of people to aspire their dream of becoming rich, if not with money at least by the looks. The rich should stop the show off business, as it prompts a lot of young people to follow that rich dream and they want to get rich by all unfair means.

There was no short cut for us. Theft was a dishonorable thing. I even consider going to a bank and getting an almost zero percent loan unfair. The bank and government does no one a favor by keeping rates at these almost zero levels and the talk of helicopter money scares me as it might be money I saved. 

[amrishtony]

2 minutes ago, elgordo38 said:

There was no short cut for us. Theft was a dishonorable thing. I even consider going to a bank and getting an almost zero percent loan unfair. The bank and government does no one a favor by keeping rates at these almost zero levels and the talk of helicopter money scares me as it might be money I saved. 

Appreciate you and all the other people of our generation who still has the will and always work hard to improve their lifestyles, but the kids of this generation wants to take the easy way to the top and follow the wrong paths. Something to do with their upbringing I guess.

[elgordo38]

Just now, amrishtony said:

Appreciate you and all the other people of our generation who still has the will and always work hard to improve their lifestyles, but the kids of this generation wants to take the easy way to the top and follow the wrong paths. Something to do with their upbringing I guess.

I guess you hit the nail on the head. Sometimes looking back I think we had a head start on the opportunity front. When I was young I had my choice of jobs A-B-C or D. Today young people are in groups of hundreds applying for jobs. A lot of people in the line have better qualifications than they do. Maybe having a Bill Gates clone as a child would at least give them a fighting chance. Yes the stars were all in alignment for me. Born and bred in the west, opportunity galore and a buck was still worth at least .85 cents. 

[Bangkok Barry]

3 hours ago, keskeseksa said:

Why Thais, Thais Thais? Shoplifting happens all over the world. 

 

Why? Let me help you. The clue is in the name of the website. This is a website about Thailand and Thais.

[metisdead]

Off topic posts have been removed. 

[bangon04]

7 hours ago, keskeseksa said:

Why Thais, Thais Thais? Shoplifting happens all over the world. 

but it is not everywhere in the world that "Social Media" is actually becoming more efficient than the Royal Thai Police Farce in solving crimes and arranging compensation for victims.