Khon Kaen Police Offer 100k Baht Reward for Gold Thief Capture

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A substantial manhunt is underway in Khon Kaen after a brazen solo gold heist netted 26 baht of gold, prompting a 100,000 baht reward for information leading to the suspect's arrest.

•Khon Kaen police are offering a 100,000 baht reward for information leading to the capture of a suspect who robbed 26 baht of gold.
•The robbery occurred on February 15, 2026, at the Krungthep Yawaraj gold shop in Ban Thum Subdistrict, Mueang Khon Kaen.
•Despite extensive investigative efforts involving multiple police units, the suspect remains at large and is believed to have fled towards Ban Lao Phon Thong village.

Overview

•On February 15, 2026, at 14:07 PM, a suspect committed a robbery at the Krungthep Yawaraj gold shop due to the opportunity.
•The suspect stole gold necklaces weighing 26 baht, valued at approximately 1.9 million baht, escaping the scene.
•Khon Kaen Provincial Police Commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Anuwat Suwanaphum announced a reward of 100,000 baht to encourage public assistance.
•Police units from three adjacent police stations (Phra Yuen, Tha Phra, and Ban Fang) have joined the investigation to expand the search.
•Investigators deployed extensively to track the suspect's movements towards Ban Lao Phon Thong village in Ban Wa Subdistrict, Mueang Khon Kaen.
•The suspect's escape route is complex, allowing travel to three districts, necessitating a widespread police search.
•A reward of 100,000 baht has been set for those providing information that leads to the suspect's arrest.
•Individuals with information are urged to contact Pol. Col. Phakphum Detruangsilp or Pol. Lt. Col. Channatham Nimthammor, and police will maintain informer confidentiality.

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Key Entities

Organization

Khon Kaen Police(ตำรวจขอนแก่น)

Local law enforcement agency in Khon Kaen Province implementing measures to apprehend a gold thief.

Provincial Police Region 4 Investigation(สืบสวนตำรวจภูธรภาค 4)

A regional investigative unit involved in the manhunt for the gold thief.

Khon Kaen Provincial Police Investigation(สืบสวนตำรวจภูธรจังหวัดขอนแก่น)

The provincial investigative unit of Khon Kaen Police, actively pursuing the gold thief.

Ban Fang Police Station(สถานีตำรวจภูธรบ้านฝาง)

A local police station in Khon Kaen, whose investigative team is participating in the search for the gold thief.

Phra Yuen Police Station(สภ.พระยืน)

A police station in Khon Kaen providing support to the investigation and search efforts for the gold thief.

Tha Phra Police Station(สภ.ท่าพระ)

A police station in Khon Kaen contributing to the extensive search operations for the gold thief.

Ban Pet Police Station(สถานีตำรวจภูธรบ้านเป็ด)

The police station where contact persons for reporting information about the gold thief are located.

Place

Krungthep Yawaraj Gold Shop(ร้านทองกรุงเทพเยาวราช)

The location of the gold robbery in Ban Thum Subdistrict, Mueang Khon Kaen.

Ban Lao Phon Thong(บ้านเหล่าโพนทอง)

A location in Mueang Khon Kaen where the gold thief is believed to have fled.

Ban Wa Subdistrict(ตำบลบ้านหว้า)

Subdistrict in Mueang Khon Kaen where Ban Lao Phon Thong village is located, a suspected direction of the gold thief's escape.

Person

Pol. Maj. Gen. Anuwat Suwanaphum(พล.ต.ต.อนุวัตร สุวรรณภูมิ)

Commander of the Khon Kaen Provincial Police who announced the reward for the gold thief's capture.

Pol. Col. Preecha Kengsarikit(พ.ต.อ.ปรีชา เก่งสาริกิจ)

Deputy Commander of the Khon Kaen Provincial Police who chaired a meeting of the investigative team.

Pol. Col. Phakphum Detruangsilp(พ.ต.อ.ภาคภูมิ เดชะเรืองศิลป์)

Superintendent of Ban Pet Police Station, a point of contact for reporting information about the gold thief.

Pol. Lt. Col. Channatham Nimthammor(พ.ต.ท.ชนธรรม นิลทมร)

Deputy Superintendent of Investigation at Ban Pet Police Station, a contact for information regarding the gold thief.