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Police Detain Theft Suspect; 'Tid Ton' Claims Not Stressed After Golden Relic Theft

Police Detain Theft Suspect; 'Tid Ton' Claims Not Stressed After Golden Relic Theft

Khaosod•Society•1d ago

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Former monk 'Tid Ton' arrested and remanded for allegedly stealing a golden Buddha relic, claiming he was not stressed by the crime.

  • •Former monk Marut, also known as Tid Ton, has been arrested and remanded by Nong Khai Provincial Court for the theft of a golden Buddha relic from Wat Hai Sok.
  • •Tid Ton allegedly sold the stolen relic to a gold buyer, claiming to be a Laotian monk needing funds to repair a temple in Laos.
  • •A local gold shop owner reportedly provided additional funds as a donation to Tid Ton's supposed temple renovation.

Overview

  • •On May 19, 2026, the golden relic from Wat Hai Sok was stolen.
  • •On May 27, 2026, police apprehended Marut, also known as Tid Ton, for questioning.
  • •Police S.P. Mueang Nong Khai escorted Marut, or Tid Ton, aged 35, for remand at Nong Khai Provincial Court.
  • •Marut was charged with theft of a Buddha image or part thereof, committed in a temple or place of religious reverence.
  • •During his detention, Tid Ton appeared withdrawn and spoke less than during initial questioning.
  • •Tid Ton told reporters while being escorted that 'They won't let me speak, and I'm not stressed at all.'
  • •Tid Ton allegedly told the gold shop owner he was a Laotian monk seeking funds for temple repairs in Laos.
  • •The gold shop owner added some funds to Tid Ton's request, intending it as a temple donation.

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Key Quotes

Tid Ton
"They won't let me speak, and I'm not stressed at all."
เขาไม่ให้พูด และไม่เครียดเลย

Key Entities

Person

Tid Ton(ทิดต้น)
A former monk arrested and charged with theft in a case involving a golden Buddha relic.
Marut(มารุต)
The former monk with the alias 'Tid Ton' arrested for allegedly stealing a golden Buddha relic.
Pol. Col. Jiramwit Panyim(พ.ต.อ.จิรวิทย์ ปานยิ้ม)
The Superintendent of Police Station Mueang Nong Khai who oversaw the remand of the theft suspect.

Organization

Police Station Mueang Nong Khai(ตำรวจ สภ.เมืองหนองคาย)
The police force responsible for investigating and arresting the suspect in the golden relic theft case.

Place

Nong Khai Provincial Court(ศาลจังหวัดหนองคาย)
The court where the former monk 'Tid Ton' was remanded in custody for the theft of a golden Buddha relic.
Wat Hai Sok(วัดหายโศก)
The temple from which the golden relic was stolen by the former monk 'Tid Ton'.