Transformer Theft Sparks Safety Fears in Sattahip, Nearly 1M Baht Damage

Khaosod•Society•82d ago

Reader Briefing

Widespread theft of electrical transformers in Sattahip, Chonburi, has caused nearly 1 million baht in damages and heightened fears of traffic accidents due to darkness.

•Criminals are repeatedly stealing electrical transformers in Sattahip, Chonburi.
•The stolen components, primarily copper, are sold off, causing extensive damage.
•The thefts have resulted in streetlights being extinguished, leading to increased accident risk and resident concerns.
•Damages are estimated at almost 1 million baht, with locals reporting frequent power outages and fatalities from accidents.

Overview

•Criminals repeatedly steal electrical transformers along main roads in Sattahip District, Chonburi Province.
•The criminals disassemble transformers to strip the copper for sale, leaving behind empty shells.
•The total damages incurred by the government from these thefts amount to nearly 1 million baht.
•Streetlights are extinguished due to the stolen transformers, causing roads to become dark.
•The darkness on roads is increasing the risk of traffic accidents, with several fatalities reported by residents.
•The specific area opposite Pa Daeng Brewery on Road 332 has been targeted for this type of crime twice before.
•Authorities, including the Highway Police and local police, are investigating the widespread thefts.
•Local residents have expressed concerns about frequent power outages and the resulting accidents, urging police to quickly apprehend the perpetrators.

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Key Quotes

Local Residents

"Power outages happen frequently, especially on main roads, resulting in accidents and multiple fatalities."

ไฟฟ้าดับเกิดขึ้นบ่อย โดยเฉพาะบนถนนสายหลัก ส่งผลให้เกิดอุบัติเหตุ และมีผู้เสียชีวิตหลายราย

Key Entities

Place

Sattahip(สัตหีบ)

District in Chonburi Province, Thailand, experiencing widespread transformer thefts.

Chonburi(ชลบุรี)ℹ️

Province in Thailand where Sattahip District is located.

Pa Daeng Brewery(โรงเบียร์ป๋าแดง)

Landmark location in Sattahip where a recent transformer theft occurred.

Road 332(ถนน 332)

Road in Sattahip where transformer thefts have occurred, including a recent incident near Pa Daeng Brewery.

Phu Ta Luang Subdistrict(ต.พลูตาหลวง)

Subdistrict in Sattahip where transformer thefts are being investigated.

Person

Mr. Ekkachai Muangprathum(นายเอกชัย เมืองประทุม)

Senior Highway Maintenance Chief of Sattahip who reported on the transformer thefts.

Pol. Col. Wuttipong Somjai(พ.ต.อ.วุฒิพงษ์ สมใจ)

Superintendent of Phu Ta Luang Police Station involved in the investigation of transformer thefts.

Mr. Chanchai Nitsin(นายชาญชัย นิจสินธุ์)

Village Headman of Phu Ta Luang Subdistrict cooperating with the investigation into transformer thefts.

Organization

Phu Ta Luang Police Station(สภ.พลูตาหลวง)

Police station in Sattahip responsible for investigating transformer thefts.