Couple Arrested for Stealing Goods Over 400 Baht Wage Dispute

MGR Online•Society•24d ago

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A couple was apprehended for abandoning a company van and stealing its contents, claiming it was an act of revenge for unpaid wages.

•Police arrested a couple, Mr. Surachai (25) and Ms. Chonlada (25), in Bangkok.
•The couple allegedly stole goods from a van they were tasked to deliver.
•They claimed their actions were a response to the company owing them 400 Baht in wages.

•In February 2026, the suspects began working as delivery drivers for a transport company.
•On February 19, 2026, the Criminal Court of Loei issued arrest warrants (105-106/2025) for the suspects.
•The suspects were apprehended at the Mo Chit Transportation Hub in Bangkok.
•The suspects claimed they were owed 400 Baht in wages after an initial advance payment.
•The suspects abandoned the delivery van and its contents in a park when tasked with a second delivery.
•The suspects stated their actions were in retaliation for the company's failure to pay outstanding wages.
•The suspects were handed over to the Loei City Police for legal proceedings.
•The company recovered the van but discovered several items were missing, leading to the police report.

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Suspects

"Did it to get revenge on the company for not paying wages."

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Surachai(นายสุรชัย)

One of the two suspects arrested for stealing company goods due to an alleged wage dispute.

Chonlada(น.ส.ชลลดา)

One of the two suspects arrested for stealing company goods due to an alleged wage dispute.

Criminal Court of Loei(ศาลจังหวัดเลย)

Issued arrest warrants for the suspects in the goods theft case.

Loei City Police Station(สภ.เมืองเลย)

The police station where the suspects will be prosecuted.

A transport company(บริษัทขนส่งแห่งหนึ่ง)

The employer of the suspects who allegedly stole goods due to unpaid wages.

Bangkok Transportation Hub (Mo Chit)(สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารกรุงเทพ (หมอชิต))ℹ️

The location where the two suspects were apprehended.