APSD: Asst. Prof. Arrested for Stealing King Taksin's Sword from Temple

Khaosod•Society•17d ago

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An Assistant Professor from a prominent university was apprehended for stealing King Taksin's sword and a Jatukham Rammathep amulet from a temple in Nakhon Si Thammarat.

•An Assistant Professor was arrested in Nakhon Si Thammarat for stealing King Taksin's sword and a sacred amulet from Wat Nang Phraya.
•The suspect, identified as Mr. Prinya, 40, reportedly suffers from mental health issues and claims he acted without awareness.
•The theft occurred at Wat Nang Phraya, with CCTV footage capturing the incident before the suspect was identified and apprehended.

Overview

•On May 14, 2026, police in Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat identified the perpetrator as Mr. Prinya, 40, an assistant professor.
•Mr. Prinya was arrested at his residence in Ron Phibun district, Nakhon Si Thammarat, due to the theft of King Taksin's sword and a Jatukham Rammathep amulet.
•The parents of Mr. Prinya stated that the suspect has accumulated mental health issues from family problems and is undergoing hospital treatment.
•Mr. Prinya claimed that he committed the theft without realizing what he was doing.
•Mr. Prinya exhibited erratic behavior during his arrest, confronting the abbot of Wat Nang Phraya before being taken for psychiatric evaluation by the police.
•Mr. Prinya will undergo psychiatric assessment and subsequently face legal proceedings.

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Key Quotes

Parents of the suspect

"Our son has accumulated mental health issues from family problems and is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital."

ลูกชายมีอาการป่วยจิตเวชสะสมจากปัญหาครอบครัว อยู่ระหว่างรักษาตัวที่รพ.

The suspect (Prinya)

"I did it without realizing what I was doing."

ทำไปโดยที่ไม่รู้สึกตัว

Key Entities

Person

King Taksin(พระเจ้าตากสิน)ℹ️

Historical king of Siam whose sword was stolen in the article.

Mr. Prinya(นายปริญญา)

Assistant Professor arrested for stealing King Taksin's sword and a sacred amulet.

Assistant Professor(ผศ. (ผู้ช่วยศาสตราจารย์))

The professional title held by the suspect, Mr. Prinya.

Place

Wat Nang Phraya(วัดนางพระยา)

Temple in Nakhon Si Thammarat where the theft occurred.

Nakhon Si Thammarat(จ.นครศรีธรรมราช)ℹ️

Province in Thailand where the incident took place.

Organization

Renowned University(มหาวิทยาลัยดัง)

The institution where the suspect, Mr. Prinya, is employed as an Assistant Professor.

Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat Police Station(สภ.เมืองนครศรีธรรมราช)

The police station that investigated and apprehended the suspect.