Amateur footballer arrested for 3.6 million baht burglary in Phuket

Khaosod•Society•3d ago

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Phuket police arrested a 23-year-old rider and amateur footballer for stealing over 3.6 million baht from two foreigners' residences.

•A 23-year-old male suspect was arrested at a Phuket checkpoint on October 2, 2026.
•The suspect stole assets totaling 3.69 million baht from two separate foreigners' homes.
•The suspect used his role as a delivery rider to scout the target residences.
•Police recovered 30,700 USD, 75,150 THB, gold, and other assets from the suspect.

•The suspect is a 23-year-old delivery rider and amateur footballer.
•On September 30, Chalong Police Station received reports of two burglaries at foreigners' residences.
•The suspect utilized his delivery rider occupation to observe the homes and entry points of the victims.
•On October 1, Chalong Police Station and Mueang Phuket Police Station searched the suspect's residence and seized a motorcycle used in the crimes.
•On October 2, police intercepted the suspect at Tha Chat Chai checkpoint while the suspect was driving an MG5 from Trang Province back to Phuket.
•The total loss from both cases was over 3.69 million baht, with assets worth 1.32 million baht recovered from the second case and all 12 items from the first case returned.
•The suspect confessed during preliminary interrogation that remaining stolen funds were used for football gambling and personal expenses.
•Police are currently proceeding with legal steps and further asset investigations.

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Mr. A(นายเอ)ℹ️

A 23-year-old delivery rider and amateur footballer arrested for burglary.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Dr. Surachai Suksai(พล.ต.ต.ดร.สุรชัย สุกใส)

Commander of the Phuket Provincial Police.

Chalong Police Station(สภ.ฉลอง)

The police unit that handled the burglary reports and investigation.

Mueang Phuket Police Station(สภ.เมืองภูเก็ต)

The police unit that assisted Chalong Police Station in searching the suspect's residence.

Phuket(ภูเก็ต)ℹ️

The province where the burglaries and arrest took place.

Trang(ตรัง)

The province where the suspect's hometown is located.

Tha Chat Chai Checkpoint(ด่านตรวจท่าฉัตรไชย)

The location where the suspect was intercepted by police.

Patong(ป่าตอง)ℹ️

The area where the suspect exchanged US dollars for Thai baht.

Mai Khao(ไม้ขาว)

The sub-district in Thalang district where the suspect was arrested.

Thalang(ถลาง)

The district in Phuket where the arrest occurred.