Two men arrested for stealing flood-relief boat in Pathum Thani

Khaosod•Society•5d ago

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Police in Pathum Thani arrested two men for stealing a boat used by villagers for flood relief.

•Two men, aged 23 and 22, were arrested for stealing an orange rowing boat on September 30, 2026.
•The theft occurred on the night of September 28 in a village area within the jurisdiction of Pratu Nam Chulalongkorn Police Station.
•The stolen boat was used by multiple households to transport supplies and sandbags during floods.
•The suspects claimed they took the boat because they had no vehicle to return home after visiting a friend.

•On September 28, a 57-year-old woman reported her rowing boat stolen during the night.
•Police from Pratu Nam Chulalongkorn Police Station arrested Mr. Suwannachat, 23, and Mr. Amarin, 22, on September 30, 2026.
•Mr. Suwannachat confessed that he and Mr. Amarin took the boat tied to a power pole because they had no vehicle to get home.
•The stolen orange boat and paddle were used by several households to transport consumer goods and sandbags in flood-affected areas.
•Police have charged the two suspects with theft at night and theft during a flood disaster.
•Pol. Col. Direk Phothipan ordered the boat be returned to the citizens for immediate use without being seized as evidence.
•Pol. Col. Direk Phothipan warned the public against taking advantage of flood victims during the disaster situation.
•Pratu Nam Chulalongkorn Police Station and volunteers are conducting continuous patrols, specifically at shelters and roadside parking areas.

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Suwannachat(สุวรรณชาติ)

A 23-year-old man arrested for stealing a rowing boat.

Amarin(อัมรินทร์)

A 22-year-old man arrested for stealing a rowing boat.

Direk Phothipan(ดิเรก โพธิปัน)

Superintendent of Pratu Nam Chulalongkorn Police Station.

Srichon Chulsri(ศรีชลธ์ จุลศรี)

Inspector of Investigation at Pratu Nam Chulalongkorn Police Station.

Somboon Songmeesinghasakul(สมบูรณ์ ทรงมีสิงหสกุล)

Inspector of Prevention and Suppression at Pratu Nam Chulalongkorn Police Station.

Pratu Nam Chulalongkorn Police Station(สภ.ประตูน้ำจุฬาลงกรณ์)

The police station responsible for the arrest and patrol of the flood-affected area.

Pathum Thani(ปทุมธานี)ℹ️

The province where the theft and arrests occurred.