Gambler arrested for donation box theft at Wat Mai Bang Pla Kod

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Police arrested a 32-year-old man for stealing over 10,000 baht and religious amulets from Wat Mai Bang Pla Kod to pay online gambling debts.

•Nawin Chuenchob was arrested on July 19, 2026, in Phra Pradaeng District, Samut Prakan.
•The theft occurred on July 6, 2026, at Wat Mai Bang Pla Kod in Phra Samut Chedi District.
•The suspect stole over 10,000 baht from donation boxes and various religious amulets.
•The suspect claimed the theft was to pay debts from betting on the World Cup.

•On July 6, 2026, Phatrawut Mahanak reported that a suspect smashed donation boxes and a sacred object cabinet at Wat Mai Bang Pla Kod.
•Nawin Chuenchob entered the temple's pavilion through a window and stole over 10,000 baht and more than 20 amulets.
•Nawin Chuenchob sold the stolen amulets to a stall near Memorial Bridge for 300 baht.
•Nawin Chuenchob stated the stolen money was used to pay online World Cup betting debts, daily expenses, and to buy a phone.
•Police arrested Nawin Chuenchob on July 19, 2026, at a residence in Bang Ya Phraek Subdistrict, Phra Pradaeng District.
•Nawin Chuenchob had previously been imprisoned for assault and had 7-8 prior arrests for theft.
•Police charged Nawin Chuenchob with theft from a religious place of worship using a vehicle.

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Nawin Chuenchob(นาวิน ชื่นชอบ)

A 32-year-old gambler arrested for stealing from Wat Mai Bang Pla Kod.

Phatrawut Mahanak(ภัทรวุฒิ มหานาค)

The lay steward of Wat Mai Bang Pla Kod who reported the theft.

Prayoon Pattulee(ประยูร ปัตตุลี)

Deputy Superintendent of Investigation at Phra Samut Chedi Police Station.

Weeraphan Bunnak(วีระพันธ์ บุญหนัก)

Inspector of Investigation at Phra Samut Chedi Police Station.

Wat Mai Bang Pla Kod(วัดใหม่บางปลากด)

The temple in Phra Samut Chedi District where the donation boxes were smashed.

Phra Pradaeng District(อ.พระประแดง)ℹ️

The district in Samut Prakan where the suspect was arrested.

Samut Prakan Province(จ.สมุทรปราการ)ℹ️

The province where the crime and arrest took place.

Phra Samut Chedi Police Station(สภ.พระสมุทรเจดีย์)

The police station responsible for the investigation and arrest.

Bang Phli Police Station(สภ.บางพลี)

The police station associated with the suspect's previous assault case.