Thief robs abbot's quarters of cash and Buddha images

Khaosod•Society•69d ago

Reader Briefing

A thief stole approximately 100,000 Baht in cash and valuable Buddha images from a Buddhist temple abbot's quarters in Nakhon Ratchasima while the abbot was out collecting alms.

•A temple abbot's quarters in Phimai District, Nakhon Ratchasima, was robbed on January 24, 2026.
•The thief stole approximately 7,000 Baht in cash, Buddha images valued at 50,000 Baht, and other personal items.
•Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the suspect, described as a male between 50-60 years old, who exploited the abbot's alms-collecting absence.

Overview

•On Jan 24, 2026, an unknown perpetrator committed a robbery at the abbot's quarters of Wat Talat Pradu.
•The perpetrator broke into the abbot's quarters, stealing cash and Buddha images.
•The stolen assets include approximately 7,000 Baht in cash and Buddha images valued at around 50,000 Baht.
•The robbery occurred while the abbot of Wat Talat Pradu was out collecting alms.
•The abbot of Wat Talat Pradu lost cash, Buddha images, and personal documents including an ID card and ATM card.
•The perpetrator seized the opportunity when the temple was empty during the abbot's alms round.
•Police at the Krachon Police Station are examining CCTV footage and collecting evidence to apprehend the suspect.

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Key Quotes

Village Headman Veera Moonlam

"A perpetrator broke in and stole assets from the abbot's quarters."

คนร้ายเข้ามางัดเอาทรัพย์สินในกุฎิจ้าอาวาส

Key Entities

Person

Police Lieutenant Colonel Panpot Thueanphangthiam(พ.ต.ท.พันธ์ยศ เถื่อนพังเทียม)

Superintendent of Krachon Police Station who inspected the scene of the robbery.

Police Lieutenant Colonel Saroj Satyarat(พ.ต.ท.สาโรจน์ สัตยารัฐ)

Inspector of Investigation at Krachon Police Station who joined the inspection.

Police Captain Vinyo Chumphon(พ.ต.ต.วิญโญ ชุมพล)

Patrol Inspector at Krachon Police Station who joined the inspection.

Mr. Veera Moonlam(นายวีระ มูลธรรม)

Village Headman of Talat Pradu, Moo 3, who reported the incident.

Abbot of Wat Talat Pradu(เจ้าอาวาสวัดตลาดประดู่)

The victim whose quarters were robbed.

Place

Wat Talat Pradu(วัดตลาดประดู่)

The temple where the robbery occurred.

Krachon Subdistrict(ตำบลกระชอน)

The subdistrict where Wat Talat Pradu is located.

Phimai District(อำเภอพิมาย)

The district within Nakhon Ratchasima province where the temple is located.

Nakhon Ratchasima Province(จังหวัดนครราชสีมา)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the incident took place.

Organization

Krachon Police Station(สภ.กระชอน)

The police station responsible for investigating the robbery.