Taiwanese Fraudster Arrested in Bangkok After 464-Day Overstay

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10 July 2024, 19:40

taiwan overstay — Police arrested Mr. Wei in the middle of Chaengwattana 10 Alley, Thung Song Hong district, Bangkok.

BANGKOK — The Immigration Bureau, led by Deputy Commissioner Pol. Lt. Gen. Panthana Nuchanart, announced on July 10 the arrest of a Taiwanese man who had overstayed in Thailand for at least 464 days.

Coordinating with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand, the immigration officers discovered that Mr. Wei, 53, had committed the crime of faking documents, including medical certificates and false claims of being a lawyer, to access social security funds in Taiwan.

He used a fake medical certificate to deceive foreign labour groups in Taiwan, misappropriating in state welfare funds. Most victims were Thai workers who had previously worked in Taiwan, with damages exceeding one million baht, or 900,000 TWD.

The Investigation Division 1 received a tip-off about Mr. Wei’s illegal residence in Bangkok’s Thung Song Hong district. The police then arrested him on charges of being a foreigner overstaying in the Kingdom after his permission had expired since March, 17, 2023.

He was handed over to the investigation officers at the Investigation Division of the Immigration Bureau for legal proceedings.

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British Couple’s Dream Retirement in Hua Hin Marred by Neighbour Dispute

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10 July 2024, 19:08

british huahin2 — The CCTV shows police officers arriving after midnight on December 20, 2023.

HUA HIN — Conflicts between neighbours occur in many cases, especially when social media is used by the parties to publicize their issues. This allows the general public to become aware of various disputes, ranging from noise and odor disturbances, pet problems, to conflicts in common areas, which can escalate into arguments or even physical assault.

This problem is not exclusive to Thai people; foreigners residing in Thailand also face similar issues.

Mr. and Mrs. Byrne, British residents living in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, spoke to Khaosod English about their dispute with their neighbours, describing feelings of unfair treatment by the police.

“We invested our life savings when we bought a beautiful home and hoped for a happy peaceful retirement after visiting Thailand for many years,” they said.

They have had several disputes with their neighbours, particularly regarding shared spaces. The incident that became a legal case occurred on December 19, 2023, in front of their house.

british huahin — Mr. Byrne’s facial injuries after the altercation with neighbours

They stated, “We witnessed on our security system a neighbour pulling plants out and depositing them at our gate.” When they went out to confront the neighbour, an argument ensued and turned physical, which was captured by their home’s CCTV system.

“My husband is 76 years old, I’m 68 years old. We have suffered life-changing injuries from two persons some 25 plus years younger than ourselves,” said Mrs. Byrne.

The couple stated that on the night of the attack, they called the police 12 times, but the police didn’t answer. When the police arrived after midnight, they only talked to the neighbours and didn’t ask them anything at all. There was also a previous incident when their neighbours complained about them installing CCTV cameras on the wall; 15 police officers arrived to inspect.

Later that night, when they went to file a report at Sam Roi Yot Police Station, the police didn’t accept their complaint, telling them to go to the hospital first and come back the next day. This made them feel that “This harassment by the police has occurred several times.” They simply want to be treated fairly.

For the case they filed against their neighbours, the court has scheduled a verdict for August 14, 2024. For the case filed against them, the court has set a hearing for August 19, 2024.

Police Lieutenant Colonel Anek Boonkongdee, who is handling the case of the British couple suing their neighbours, confirmed to a Khaosod reporter that the police are aware of the ongoing issues between these two households and are proceeding according to legal procedures.

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What to Look for When Buying Property in Bangkok

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10 July 2024, 16:02

Are you considering buying property in Bangkok? Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an experienced investor, knowing what to look for is essential to making a smart purchase. Here are some key factors to consider to ensure you find the perfect Bangkok property for sale.

Location, Location, Location

Bangkok is a city of diverse neighborhoods, each with its unique charm and amenities. Consider what matters most to you: proximity to work, schools, public transportation, or entertainment. Popular areas like Sukhumvit, Sathorn, and Silom offer a mix of convenience and lifestyle, while emerging neighborhoods can provide great value and future growth potential.

Property Type and Size

Determine what type of property suits your needs. Are you looking for a condo, a house, or perhaps a townhouse? Consider the size of the property in relation to your current and future needs. Think about the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and additional spaces like a home office or garden.

Budget and Financing

Establish a clear budget before you start your search. This should include the purchase price as well as additional costs such as taxes, maintenance fees, and potential renovation expenses. It’s also wise to explore financing options early. Many banks in Thailand offer mortgage services to foreigners, but it’s important to understand the terms and eligibility requirements.

Legal Considerations

Ensure that the property you are considering has a clear title and is free from legal disputes. It’s advisable to work with a reputable real estate agent or legal expert to verify all documents and navigate the legal processes involved in purchasing property in Thailand.

Developer Reputation

If you’re buying a new property, research the developer’s track record. Look at their previous projects to gauge quality and reliability. A reputable developer can make a significant difference in the long-term value and satisfaction with your purchase.

Amenities and Facilities

Consider the amenities and facilities that come with the property. Modern condos often offer features like swimming pools, gyms, and 24-hour security. These can enhance your living experience and add value to your investment.

Future Resale Value

When looking at a Bangkok property for sale, also consider its future resale value. Properties in prime locations or with unique features tend to appreciate over time. This makes them a better investment in the long run.

Partner with PropertyScout

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Buying property in Bangkok is an exciting venture, and with the right approach, it can be highly rewarding. Partnering with PropertyScout ensures a seamless and successful property purchase. Contact us today to start your search for the perfect Bangkok property for sale.

Thai Ex-Girlfriend Leads to Capture of Violent Japanese Fugitive in Bangkok

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10 July 2024, 15:54

BANGKOK — Thai immigration arrested a Japanese crime syndicate member with violent abduction history in Tokyo.

The Immigration Bureau, led by Pol. Maj. Gen. Panthana Nuchanart, Deputy Commissioner of Immigration, announced on July 10, the arrest of a Japanese suspect, a member of an international crime syndicate, who had overstayed his visa and threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend.

The suspect was also found to have a history of involvement in violent abductions in Tokyo. Specifically, information from the Japanese authorities revealed that Mr. Ichiro, 30, was a member of a known criminal organization in Japan

He had fled to Thailand to evade arrest and had continued to behave violently towards a Thai woman until his arrest.

Metropolitan Police Bureau investigators asked the Immigration Division 1 Criminal Investigations Section to locate Mr. Ichiro. The suspect was considered a danger to society after Ms. B, a Thai national, reported to the police that her ex-boyfriend had assaulted and detained her.

Japanese threat1 — The evidence shows Mr. Ichiro frequently sent threatening messages, including pictures of firearms, to his ex-girlfriend.

Ms. B stated that Mr. Ichiro was violent and frequently sent threatening messages, including pictures of firearms, ammunition or video clips taken near her home to intimidate her and show that she was being watched.

Later, the Crime Suppression Unit of Immigration Division 1 received information from the victim’s family that Mr. Ichiro, who appeared drunk and aggressive, was staying near their home and sending video clips from the area along with death threats from late at night until early morning.

Officers then protected the woman and kept Mr. Ichiro under surveillance until they spotted a suspicious Toyota Alphard luxury car near a gas station on Charoen Krung Road in Bangkok’s Bang Kho Laem district. They finally found Mr. Ichiro inside, which led to his arrest for overstaying his visa.

He entered Thailand at Suvarnabhumi Airport on March 24 with a 30-day visa-free entry, which required him to leave by April 22, 2024. The authorities have handed him over to the Immigration Investigation Division for prosecution.

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BMC Helps Fire Victims in Yawarat’s Trok Pho Community

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10 July 2024, 14:24

BMC went to the Trok Pho community, Yaowarat, to donate a washing machine/dryer. Help fire victims in the area

Dr. Surachit Phongsinghvithya Chairman of Bangkok Metropolitan Council Lead members of BMC Went to the area to inspect temporary residence points.

The Administration Division to assist victims of the fire in the Trok Pho community, Yaowarat area, Samphanthawong District, at Samphanthawong Worawihan Temple (Wat Ko), by donating a Chumanee mobile washing and drying vehicle to the Administration Division. Action To relieve suffering for the people affected by the fire. Some of them have temporarily come to live at Wat Samphanthawong Worawihan (Wat Ko).

Chairman of BMC expressed condolences for this fire incident By instructing agencies in BMA to Coordinate together with full strength and provide comprehensive assistance to disaster victims. As for the BMC this time they delivered a mobile washing-drying truck.

So that people can use it to clean their clothes. And from now on, we will regularly follow up on the progress of helping victims. Including pushing for the issue of this fire to be brought to the BMC to be a voice for the people. In finding another way to tighten preventive measures.

Views Toward China Diverge Between Richand Middle-Income Nations, Pew Report Shows

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10 July 2024, 13:37

China Daily Life — People have dinner behind Chinese lantern displayed at a restaurant in Beijing, China, Tuesday, July 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Global views toward China appear to be divided between high-income and middle-income countries, and the gap apparently is the widest among China’s neighbors in the Indo-Pacific region, according to a newly released poll from the Pew Research Center that surveyed people in 35 countries.

Fifteen out of the 18 high-income countries surveyed expressed unfavorable views toward China, with Japan and Australia leading the pack with more than 8 in 10 in those countries viewing China negatively. By comparison, 14 of the 17 middle-income countries had rosier views of China, and Thailand held the most favorable views of China, with 80% of adults having a positive view toward China, according to Pew.

The report was released Tuesday as the leaders of NATO nations were convening in Washington to discuss the war in Ukraine but also to express concerns over China. The Western military alliance is expected to deepen cooperation with its four Indo-Pacific partners — Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand — at a time of intensifying competitions between Washington and Beijing over global governance.

In the Indo-Pacific region, Washington is forging alliances and partnerships with like-minded governments to push back at Beijing’s expanding influences. According to the Pew report, many countries surveyed in the region were very or somewhat concerned about China’s territorial disputes.

AP24067081186807 — FILE – A Chinese coast guard boat moves near the Philippine resupply vessel Unaizah May 4 (in green), in the disputed South China Sea, Tuesday, March 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File)

The Philippines, locked in a dispute with China over the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, was the most worried, with about 9 in 10 Filipinos expressing concerns. A similar share of those in South Korea and Japan were concerned, and about 8 in 10 in Australia were. All three countries are members of an informal grouping of four NATO partners in the Indo-Pacific. The fourth one, New Zealand, was not part of the Pew survey. The three countries plus India were also among the least likely of those surveyed in the Asia-Pacific region to describe China as contributing to global peace and stability.

Thailand, which has no territorial dispute with China, was the least worried. About 4 in 10 expressed concerns over China’s territorial disputes, and 80% of Thai people said China contributes to peace and stability around the world.

AP23256238208030 — FILE – A Chinese tourist rents traditional Thai costumes and poses for a photographer at Wat Arun, or the “Temple of Dawn,” in Bangkok, Thailand, on Jan. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File)

Overall in the Asia-Pacific region, Japan, Australia, South Korea, the Philippines and India held most unfavorable views of China, while Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Sri Lanka exhibited most favorable views of China, according to Pew.

In another sign of the sharper divide in the region, Chinese President Xi Jinping got some of his highest and lowest ratings among the country’s neighbors. Nine in 10 people in Japan said they have “not too much” confidence or “none at all” in Xi to do the right thing regarding world affairs, the lowest confidence of the 35 countries surveyed. Thailand and Singapore, however, showed relatively high confidence in Xi — with roughly 6 in 10 saying the Chinese leader could be counted on to do the right thing. The ratings from Thailand and Singapore were among the highest of the countries surveyed.

Across the globe, the divide over China between the high-income countries and middle-income ones became clearer this year, when Pew surveyed 35 countries, up from last year’s 24 nations that included only eight middle-income countries.

In North America and Europe, all 12 countries surveyed except Greece viewed China more unfavorably than favorably. In Africa and Latin America, all 10 countries Pew had polled said they held at least slightly more positive than negative views of China.

The results of the global survey were based on telephone, face-to-face and online interviews conducted under several polling groups. The margins of error varied from 2.4 to 4.9 percentage points.

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Russian Man Attempts to Bribe Koh Phangan Police with 1 Million Baht

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10 July 2024, 12:19

phangan bribe — Koh Phangan Tourist Police arrest 42-year-old Russian suspect at Pooltrap Village Bungalows, Koh Phangan District, Surat Thani Province on July 10, 2024.

KOH PHANGAN — Police arrest a Russian national in Koh Phangan, Surat Thani Province, for attempting to bribe officers with 1 million baht to avoid charges.

The Koh Phangan tourist police received complaints about foreigners working without work permits, particularly renting out motorcycles advertised on the Telegram platform. This platform hosted a group for Russian residents on Koh Phangan.

After an investigation, they discovered a user named “Bike Phangan Samui RENT SALE” offering motorcycle rentals through the platform. The arrest team then contacted the suspect via Telegram and learned the rental details: 2,800 baht per week, 2,100 baht for two weeks, with a deposit of 3,500 baht.

On July 10, 2024, Pol. Lt. Gen. Sak Sira Phueak-am, Commander of the Tourist Police, instructed the Koh Phangan Tourist Police to arrest Mr. Chervenko, 42-year-old Russian national, at Pooltrap Village Bungalows, Moo 6, Ban Tai Subdistrict, Koh Phangan District, Surat Thani Province, along with five motorcycles.

The motorcycles include: Honda ADV 160 CC, Honda Click 108 CC (license plate Surat Thani), Honda ADV 160 CC (license plate Chonburi), and two Yamaha NMAX 155 CC.

The arresting officers were told by other Russians that Mr. Chervenko was allegedly an influential figure in Russia. They charged him with ‘working without a work permit as a foreign national’ and ‘exceeding the validity period of his visa by 175 days’.

Mr. Chervenko admitted that he had not left the kingdom and was staying illegally. He had been renting motorcycles to earn a living until he was arrested.

The police report states that during the arrest, Mr. Chervenko offered, “Officer, how about this? I will give you 1 million baht in exchange for my release. I will call a friend to bring me the money within 20 minutes. Then it’s all over and you can go home to your families and enjoy a nice meal together.”

He even smiled and gave the officers two thumbs up.

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MSDHS Collaborates with AIS ACADEMY to Launch the “JUMP THAILAND HACKATHON 2024”

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10 July 2024, 09:25

MSDHS Collaborates with AIS ACADEMY to Launch the “JUMP THAILAND HACKATHON 2024” Showcasing 15 innovations by young talents to enhance the quality of life for the elderly and people with disabilities

On July 9, 2024, Mr. Anukul Pidkaew, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, presided over the award ceremony for the winners of the “JUMP THAILAND HACKATHON 2024” with the theme “How can we use digital technology to improve the quality of life for the elderly and people with disabilities?” This event emphasizes the mission of inclusive thinking, underscoring that innovation is an opportunity to create equality for Thais. The winners were announced, with the champion team receiving the royal trophy from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and a cash prize of 100,000 baht. The winning team is PATHSENSE, followed by Autism in second place, and Lan Ma in third place. Besides receiving a combined prize value of 200,000 baht, the winners will have the opportunity to work with AIS after graduation and develop their projects in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.

Mr. Anukul stated, “Currently, we are facing a ‘population crisis’ with changes in Thailand’s demographic structure. The birth rate is declining, and the working-age population bears an increasing burden of care. Thailand has become a fully aged society with 13.06 million elderly, accounting for 20% of the total population. The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has implemented the 5×5 policy to address this crisis, which includes: 1) Empowering the working-age population, 2) Enhancing the quality and productivity of children and youth, 3) Empowering the elderly, 4) Increasing opportunities and enhancing the value of people with disabilities, and 5) Creating a suitable ecosystem for family security. The collaboration between the Ministry and AIS plays a significant role in driving the 5×5 policy by developing creative ideas and innovations to improve the quality of life for the elderly and people with disabilities, facilitating their ability to live comfortably and equitably with others.”

The Ministry believes that the ideas and innovations from young people in this project will greatly benefit if further developed into tools to sustainably promote and enhance the quality of life for the elderly and people with disabilities. This includes leveraging technology to facilitate and enhance their living potential, as well as designing innovations to support the work of relevant personnel, providing efficient tools that can quickly, accurately, and effectively meet the needs of the public.

Mr. Anukul added, “Congratulations to all 15 teams that made it to this round. They are a group of young individuals with great potential. I am delighted to see young people having a platform to showcase their creativity, especially when it brings significant benefits to the disabled and elderly, who are close to all of us.”

Ms. Kantima added, “After launching the JUMP THAILAND HACKATHON 2024 with the theme ‘How can we use digital technology to improve the quality of life for the elderly and people with disabilities?’ in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, many students have shown great interest in presenting their ideas. When AIS staff joined to help develop these ideas by integrating digital technology and platforms, we arrived at 15 interesting ideas today, particularly in terms of extending these ideas to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities and the elderly effectively.”

“AIS believes in the potential of young people with digital skills and public spirit. ‘Jump Thailand’ has been an initiative by AIS Academy since 2018 to promote potential and knowledge for Thais. This time, we provided a platform for young people, students, and AIS staff to present various projects using digital technology and innovation to benefit society, reduce inequality, and enhance the quality of life. It’s inspiring to see the capabilities of students in creating innovations to improve and develop the quality of life for vulnerable groups. We believe that every small matchstick can ignite bright ideas, inspire thoughtfulness, and contribute to the nation through innovative thinking, skills, knowledge, and new opportunities. This can lead to sustainable development of quality of life and social problem-solving. We believe that the 15 ideas from this project will inspire change in the mechanisms of public care through innovation, knowledge, and new opportunities, leading to sustainable quality of life improvement and social problem-solving.”

The three awarded teams are:

1st Prize: Team PathSense from CMKL University developed an innovation to help people with disabilities live independently through a shoulder bag equipped with an AI camera. The camera can detect objects and obstacles such as stairs, doors, walls, and more in front of the wearer and notify them through headphones or phone speakers.

2nd Prize: Team AUTISM from Chulalongkorn University, Mahidol University, and Silpakorn University developed a communication platform for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to create employment opportunities alongside th erapy. The platform integrates AI to adapt communication among autistic individuals and between autistic individuals and the general public effectively.

3rd Prize: Team Lan Ma from Thammasat University and Srinakharinwirot University developed a fall-detection belt with an airbag activation feature that contacts relatives or ambulances via LINE OA’s DevioBeacon Cellular signal.

“All businesses will struggle to grow sustainably if external society faces challenges. AIS believes in growth through collaboration and public spirit. The ‘Mission Thinking’ project opens up opportunities for employees to share knowledge, create jobs with the public, and work with the government to develop society. We thank the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security for allowing AIS to work together in helping the public. We will continue this commitment, as this project is not just a competition to measure the capabilities of students interested in innovation, but a model project that will create societal change, enhancing the quality of life for the elderly and people with disabilities to sustainably care for themselves. For more details on the 15 ideas, visit www.jumpthailand.com or https://www.facebook.com/AISJumpThailand.”

Spain Beats France 2-1 To Reach Euro 2024 Final With Yamal Youngest-Ever Scorer at the Tournament

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10 July 2024, 05:12

MUNICH (AP) — Spain reached the European Championship final with a 2-1 victory over France on Tuesday with 16-year-old Lamine Yamal becoming the youngest-ever scorer at the tournament.

France took an early lead when Randal Kolo Muani headed in a cross from Kylian Mbappé, who played without a mask, before Yamal’s moment of brilliance in the 21st minute. Dani Olmo scored what was to prove the winner four minutes later.

“We were in a difficult stretch after not expecting to concede so early. I just took the ball and wanted to put it right there. I am very happy,” Yamal said.

AP24191705093739 — Spain’s Lamine Yamal celebrates his side’s equalising goal during a semifinal match between Spain and France at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Munich, Germany, Tuesday, July 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

“I don’t try to think about it too much, just enjoy myself and help the team, and if it goes my way, then I am happy (for the goal) and for the win.”

Spain, which is chasing a record fourth European Championship title, will play England or the Netherlands in the final on Sunday in Berlin.

They play each other in Dortmund on Wednesday.

“We knew they were a great team, and they proved it again tonight,” France coach Didier Deschamps said. “Even though we were fortunate to open the scoring, Spain made things difficult for us.

AP24191757597432 — Kylian Mbappe of France reacts after losing a semifinal match between Spain and France at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Munich, Germany, Tuesday, July 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

“They were superior in terms of control and technique. The team that gave the best impression was Spain. So they deserve to win tonight.”

There was surprise in Munich when Mbappé took to the field without the mask he has been wearing since getting his nose broken in France’s opening group game at Euro 2024.

Mbappé had been complaining the mask was impeding him, and ditching it appeared to have an immediate effect as he created the game’s opening goal in the ninth minute with a tantalizing cross to the back post that was headed in by Randal Kolo Muani.

That was the first goal France had scored at Euro 2024 that wasn’t a penalty or an own-goal. Fortunately for Les Bleus they had also been exceptional at the back, allowing just one goal, a retaken penalty by Poland’s Robert Lewandowski in the group stage.

AP24191705451249 — Spain’s Dani Olmo scores his side’s second goal during a semifinal match between Spain and France at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Munich, Germany, Tuesday, July 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

But there was no stopping Yamal’s stunning equalizer in the 21st minute as he became the youngest player ever to score at a men’s European Championship when he curled the ball past Mike Maignan and in off the left post from 25 yards.

And Spain turned the match around completely four minutes later when Olmo’s goalbound-shot was turned into his own net by France defender Jules Koundé. It was originally adjudged by UEFA to have been an own-goal but was later awarded to Olmo.

AP24191762313223 — Spain’s Lamine Yamal, left, scores his side’s first goal during a semifinal match between Spain and France at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Munich, Germany, Tuesday, July 9, 2024. (Tom Weller/dpa via AP)

“We are very close, just one more step to go. It is incredible what the team is doing. We deserve to be in the final, one step from glory,” Olmo said. “Whether it is my goal, or Koundé’s, it doesn’t matter. A goal is a goal. The important thing is that we are in the final.”

France dominated possession in the second half but couldn’t make it count.

Théo Hernández should have done better when he blazed a good chance over the bar late on, and Mbappé did similar with four minutes remaining.

Spain could have been further ahead between those chances as another powerful strike from Yamal flew narrowly over the crossbar.

Thai Lupin: Driver Steals Priceless Royal Portraits from CEO Employer

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10 July 2024, 00:17

BANGKOK — Thai Media compared the thief in the case of stealing antiques from his employer to “Arsène Lupin,” like in the famous movie, because he planned to steal valuable items without getting caught for months and managed to sell them on the black market for hundreds of thousands of baht.

On July 9, Police Major General Theeradej Thammasuthee, Commander of the Metropolitan Police Bureau’s Investigation Division, ordered the investigative team to arrest Mr. Nawa Hongsakul, aka Tick, 36 years old.

He was wanted on an arrest warrant from the South Bangkok Criminal Court for theft from a employer using a vehicle to facilitate the crime, transport the stolen goods, or evade arrest, as well as receiving stolen property.

This case began on May 4, 2024, when a fire broke out at the house of Mr. Kritsana, CEO of an advertising company, in the Bang Na Police Station area. The cause was unknown, but forensics concluded it was an electrical short circuit in the ground floor control room.

lupin3 — Two of four framed portraits of King Rama V with royal signatures, over 120 years old and of inestimable family value, have been stolen.

Later, Mr. Kritsana inspected the third floor of the house, where rare pictures were stored. He discovered that four framed portraits of King Rama V with royal signatures, over 120 years old and of inestimable family value, were missing. He reported this to Bang Na Police Station on May 7.

Police questioned four suspects from the household but didn’t call in Mr. Nawa for questioning. This was because Mr. Nawa had only started working as Mr. Kritsana’s driver earlier this year while moving into the house. Previously, he had worked at Mr. Kritsana’s company since 2022. After the pictures went missing, Mr. Nawa continued his driving duties as usual, as if nothing had happened.

Later, Police Major General Theeradej found leads from the black market that antique dealers in Chonburi, Nakhon Pathom, and Nonthaburi provinces had bought the valuable items for a total of 100,000 baht.

lupin1 — Mr. Nawa, aka Tick, a 36-year-old suspect, is surrounded by reporters after being arrested by police officers.

Bang Na Police Station investigators then requested an arrest warrant. They later learned that the suspect was heading to a department store on Phaya Thai Road. They followed Mr. Kritsana’s van from Phan Fa intersection, unsure if Mr. Nawa was driving. When the van reached the front of the Royal Thai Police Headquarters near Ratchaprasong intersection, officers saw Mr. Nawa in the vehicle and immediately arrested him.

Mr. Nawa confessed to stealing his employer’s property to pay off multiple illegal debts.

A background check on Mr. Nawa revealed two prior criminal cases: charges of being a gambling operator or organizer at Samrong Nuea Police Station on June 7, 2015, and charges of violating curfew regulations and driving under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants in Samrong Nuea Police Station area on September 18, 2021.

Mr. Nawa was then handed over to Bang Na Police Station investigators for further legal proceedings.

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