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Police Offer 100K Baht Reward for Information on Gold Thief

Police Offer 100K Baht Reward for Information on Gold Thief

Khaosod•Society•11h ago

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Authorities are actively pursuing a lone suspect who robbed a gold shop in Khon Kaen, stealing 26 baht of gold, and have posted a 100,000 Baht reward for information leading to their capture.

  • •Police in Khon Kaen have announced a 100,000 Baht reward for information that leads to the arrest of a suspect who robbed a gold shop.
  • •The suspect stole approximately 26 baht weight of gold jewelry, valued at over 1.9 million Baht.
  • •The robbery occurred on February 15, 2026, at the Krungthep Yowaratch Gold Shop in Mueang Khon Kaen District.
  • •Police are deploying extensive resources across three districts to apprehend the suspect who remains at large.

Overview

  • •On February 15, 2026, an incident occurred at Krungthep Yowaratch Gold Shop.
  • •A lone suspect committed a robbery at Krungthep Yowaratch Gold Shop, stealing gold jewelry.
  • •The stolen gold jewelry weighed 26 baht and was valued at approximately 1.9 million Baht.
  • •Police Phuphan 4 Director, Pol. Maj. Gen. Anuwat Suwanaphum, revealed details regarding the investigation.
  • •Police summoned a combined investigation team from Phuphan 4, Phuphan Khon Kaen Provincial Police, and Ban Fang Police Station, along with three adjoining police stations (Phra Yuen, Tha Phra, Ban Fang) to pursue the suspect.
  • •Police Phuphan 4 has announced a reward of 100,000 Baht for information leading to the suspect's arrest.
  • •Information can be reported to Pol. Col. Pakaphum Detruengsilp (Ban Ped Police Station Chief), Pol. Lt. Col. Chonnam Nilltamorn (Deputy Investigation Chief of Ban Ped Police Station), or dial 191.

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Key Entities

Organization

Phuphan 4 Police(ตำรวจภูธรภาค4)
The regional police force responsible for establishing a reward for the capture of a gold thief.
Ban Fang Police Station(สถานีตำรวจภูธรบ้านฝาง)
One of the police stations involved in the manhunt for the gold thief.
Phra Yuen Police Station(สภ.พระยืน)
A police station in a neighboring district contributing to the search operations for the gold thief.
Tha Phra Police Station(สภ.ท่าพระ)
A police station in a neighboring district assisting in the pursuit of the gold thief.

Person

Pol. Maj. Gen. Anuwat Suwanaphum(พล.ต.ต.อนุวัตร สุวรรณภูมิ)
Commander of Khon Kaen Provincial Police, who disclosed the progress of the gold theft investigation.
Commander of Khon Kaen Provincial Police(ผบก.ภ.จว.ขอนแก่น)
This title refers to Pol. Maj. Gen. Anuwat Suwanaphum, the person in charge of the Khon Kaen Provincial Police.
Pol. Col. Preecha Kengsarikit(พ.ต.อ.ปรีชา เก่งสาริกิจ)
Deputy Commander of Khon Kaen Provincial Police, who convened a meeting of the investigation team.
Deputy Commander of Khon Kaen Provincial Police(รองผู้บังคับการตำรวจภูธรจังหวัดขอนแก่น)
This title refers to Pol. Col. Preecha Kengsarikit, who organized the investigative efforts.
Pol. Col. Pakaphum Detruengsilp(พ.ต.อ.ภาคภูมิ เดชะเรืองศิลป์)
Director of Ban Ped Police Station, designated as a contact for reporting tips about the gold thief.
Director of Ban Ped Police Station(ผู้กำกับการสถานีตำรวจภูธรบ้านเป็ด)
This title refers to Pol. Col. Pakaphum Detruengsilp, who is handling information about the gold thief.
Pol. Lt. Col. Chonnam Nilltamorn(พ.ต.ท.ชนธรรม นิลทมร)
Deputy Investigation Chief of Ban Ped Police Station, also a contact for providing information on the gold thief.
Deputy Investigation Chief of Ban Ped Police Station(รองผู้กำกับการสืบสวนสถานีตำรวจภูธรบ้านเป็ด)
This title refers to Pol. Lt. Col. Chonnam Nilltamorn, who can be contacted for tips regarding the gold thief.

Place

Krungthep Yowaratch Gold Shop(ห้างทองกรุงเทพเยาวชราช)
The gold shop that was robbed of 26 baht weight of gold.