A 45-year-old Thai man, identified as Somsak, was arrested on February 8 for allegedly committing a series of home burglaries in Bangkok. The arrest came after a public call for assistance regarding a thief using a motorcycle for multiple thefts, as seen on social media.
The investigation, led by Police Major General Siam Boonsom, Police Major General Nophasin Poolsawat, and Police Major General Khomsit Rangsai, eventually linked the crimes to Somsak. The breakthrough allowed authorities to issue an arrest warrant, and Somsak was taken into custody at a location in Chom Thong, Bangkok.
The suspect confessed to the thefts, admitting he used the stolen money for personal expenses. He is now facing charges for committing crimes under cover of night, using a vehicle to facilitate his activities, and evading capture.
Somsak’s arrest is part of a growing crackdown on criminals using motorcycles for thefts across the city. His case comes shortly after a similar incident involving a former boxer in Udon Thani.
In a separate case, 33-year-old Suwat Damrongchat, known as Wat, was arrested on January 30 for theft and drug use. He had stolen 600 baht from a store in Nong Phai and was caught on CCTV. Damrongchat, a former boxer, was found to be under the influence of methamphetamine when detained and exhibited erratic behavior at the police station.
These arrests underline the ongoing efforts by Thai authorities to tackle crime and maintain order within local communities.
