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Gang Steals Fish from Temple Sanctuary Zone

Gang Steals Fish from Temple Sanctuary Zone

Khaosod•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

A gang of four men in two boats stole a large quantity of catfish from a sanctuary zone in front of Wat Sutthirutchirararm, Ayutthaya, overnight, despite villagers' attempts to stop them.

  • •Four suspects in two boats were caught on camera stealing a large amount of catfish from a sanctuary zone in front of Wat Sutthirutchirararm.
  • •Villagers attempted to stop the perpetrators, but they fled the scene with the stolen fish.
  • •The incident occurred late at night on April 10, 2026, which was a Buddhist holy day.
  • •Police are investigating the incident and have received tips about the suspects.

Overview

  • •On April 10, 2026, during the late night, perpetrators in two boats were observed stealing fish.
  • •Perpetrators in two boats secretly set fishing nets in front of Wat Sutthirutchirararm, Ayutthaya.
  • •Perpetrators filled their boats with large catfish despite villagers shouting warnings.
  • •Perpetrators fled the scene with the stolen fish along the Ban Krot canal.
  • •A monk at Wat Sutthirutchirararm pleaded with the perpetrators to stop, stating it was a sanctuary zone.
  • •Large quantities of catfish have disappeared from the canal in front of the temple, impacting the aquatic life.
  • •Investigators from the Bang Pa-In Police Station are gathering evidence, including witness testimony and video footage.
  • •The perpetrators stole the fish from the sanctuary zone, resulting in emotional distress for the local community and monks.

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Key Quotes

Witness (20 years old)
"Saw the perpetrators' appearance clearly and called for them to stop the boat, but the perpetrators did not stop, accelerating their boat and fleeing along the Ban Krot canal without any fear."
เห็นรูปร่างหน้าตาของคนร้ายอย่างชัดเจน พร้อมกับเรียกให้หยุดเรือ แต่คนร้ายไม่ยอมหยุด เร่งเครื่องเรือหลบหนีไปตามลำคลองบ้านกรด แบบไม่เกรงกลัว
Witness (21 years old)
"Tried to shout and stop the perpetrators from escaping, even threatening them, but the perpetrators did not stop, their boat full of fish."
พยายามตะโกน ห้ามคนร้ายให้หยุด ไม่ให้หนี ข่มขู่ก็แล้ว แต่คนร้ายไม่ยอมหยุด ปลาเต็มลำเรือ
Phra Rattakornkai (53 years old)
"Laypeople, stop. This is in front of the temple, a sanctuary zone. Don't take the fish."
โยมหยุด มันหน้าวัดนะ เขตอภัยทาน อย่าเอาปลาไป

Key Entities

Place

Wat Sutthirutchirararm(วัดสุทธิรุจิราราม)
The temple in Tambon Ban Krot, Amphoe Bang Pa-In, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, where the fish theft occurred and which is designated a sanctuary zone.
Amphoe Bang Pa-In(อ.บางปะอิน)
The district in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province where Wat Sutthirutchirararm is located.
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province(จ.พระนครศรีอยุธยา)ℹ️
The province in central Thailand where the fish theft incident took place.

Person

Pol.Col. Phiphop Naputra(พ.ต.อ.พิภพ นาพุทรา)
The Superintendent of Bang Pa-In Police Station, who has ordered an investigation into the fish theft.
Phra Rattakornkai(พระรัตฐกรัย)
A 53-year-old monk at Wat Sutthirutchirararm who witnessed the fish theft and tried to stop the perpetrators.

Organization

Bang Pa-In Police Station(สภ.บางปะอิน)
The police station responsible for investigating the fish theft incident in Amphoe Bang Pa-In.

Timeline

April 10, 2026(10 เม.ย.2026)
The date the fish theft occurred, which was late at night.
April 12, 2026(12 เม.ย.2026)
The date the news reporter published the story about the fish theft.