In a drama that seems straight out of a crime TV show, a notorious gang attempting to swipe electrical wires found themselves on the wrong end of the law—and an electric shock. The escapade unfolded on the evening of May 14th, at 10:30 PM, leading to a rather unexpected twist. Captured in full detail by CCTV footage, the gang’s foiled heist provided some shocking consequences, quite literally.
At the heart of this tale is Bang Khun Thian Police Station, where Police Major General Khomsit Rangsai, Chief of Police Division 9, took the spotlight alongside his officers. Their mission? Announcing the capture of three infamous suspects: 38-year-old Chaichana, also known as Tong, 27-year-old Kittisak, with the alias Bank, and the young 23-year-old Chakrit, affectionately referred to as Ball.
A significant haul comprised their confiscated items—a flashy red Yamaha Lead 125 motorcycle, 35 strands of cut electrical wires, wire cutters, and a surprising find of 1.1 grams of crystal methamphetamine snugly stashed by Chaichana. The arrest was a carefully orchestrated operation at Bang Bon Housing, nestled in the Khlong Bang Bon subdistrict of Bangkok.
This high-stakes unraveling began when on May 5th, Wichian Jeenkow, acting with authority from Pipat Chaloampai, Deputy Governor of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority, reported a perplexing theft of 60 meters of medium-voltage electrical cable near a bustling seafood buffet in Bang Khun Thian. A cable with a hefty price tag of over 500,000 baht (US$14,960) vanished into thin air.
The gears of investigation were set in motion when Police Colonel Kritidej Janthep commanded an inquiry, leading to the revelation of a gang deeply entwined in both wire theft and drug antics. The findings zeroed in on the notorious activities thriving within the Bang Bon area, culminating in the arrest of our dynamic trio, while two accomplices remain at large.
As the interrogation lights turned on, confessions tumbled out. The suspects admitted to prior wire thefts on May 3rd and again around May 10th to 11th, specifically targeting 12 meters of cable near that ever-popular seafood spot. An audacious attempt on May 8th witnessed Kittisak and an accomplice, Kritsada, suffering an electrifying jolt opposite a convenience store. Their bungled escapade resulted in three damaged wires and an eyewatering damage estimate of 1.5 million baht (US$44,900).
A high-voltage mix of theft and substance abuse marked their M.O. with a crystal methamphetamine indulgence confession. Pol. Maj. Gen. Khomsit took the moment to urge reform, suggesting that a stint in prison could serve as a time to acquire skills for future honest endeavors. His call to citizens is loud and clear: report suspicious activity, particularly around vital utilities, to prevent such costly capers from transpiring.
With charges piling up like a stack of unpaid bills, our threesome faces accusations of joint theft of public utility property under the cloak of night, utilizing a vehicle for their dastardly deeds. Chaiyachon faces the additional, unsavory charge of possessing a Category 1 narcotic, while his partners-in-crime settle with usage charges. The wheels of justice are turning at Tha Kham Police Station, where police investigators await their guests for what is bound to be an intriguing courtroom series.
In a final twist, as the echoes of their misdeeds fade, the call to action remains. Report those who lurk near the wires and poles to the authorities—dial 191 with urgency. And so, the tale of these unwitting adventurers, sparring with electric cables and the law, unfolds, leaving their capers a stark reminder of the current flowing beneath the surface of society.
This story sounds absolutely crazy! These guys were risking their lives for a bunch of wires and some drugs? I mean, come on, was it really worth it?
You’d be surprised how much money is in stealing those wires. People do desperate things when they’re hooked on meth.
True, addiction can drive people to do reckless things. But stealing public property? That’s just causing problems for everyone else.
The thrill of the crime can be addictive too, just like the drugs. Some people get off on the danger.
I guess so, but I still think it’s insane. The risks far outweigh the rewards, for sure.
The police really need to tighten security around such infrastructures. These incidents shouldn’t even be possible in today’s tech-driven world.
Right? In a city like Bangkok, you’d think surveillance would be top-notch.
With criminals like Chaichana running around, it’s no wonder there’s so much chaos in the world. What a shame.
Unfortunately, there’s always been crime, and there always will be. Society just needs to adapt and tackle issues effectively.
I can only imagine the shock these guys got, literally! Serves them right for messing with electricity.
Totally agree! But even then, it’s still sad that they felt they needed to resort to such actions.
Well, at least they won’t try it again. Hopefully, they learned their lesson.
How did these guys even think they’d get away with this? Bangkok’s a bustling city with eyes and cameras everywhere!
It just goes to show how people underestimate the level of security in urban environments.
They probably weren’t thinking straight, especially with drugs involved.
It’s sad when people ruin their lives over drugs. Hopefully, they can find recovery behind bars.
Very true. Prison can be an opportunity for rehabilitation, but only if they choose to take it.
I’m not sure how effective prison is for drug rehabilitation. It’s a much deeper societal issue.
Reading this, I wonder how many crimes actually go unsolved. These guys just got unlucky.
Actually, CCTV and other technologies are improving the rate of solving such crimes.
Maybe it’s time to invest in smarter infrastructures that can prevent thefts like this. Automated alarms or electric shock deterrents?
I hope those solutions are eco-friendly as well. We don’t want to harm more than help.
This isn’t just a crime story, it’s also a sad tale of societal failure in tackling drug addiction effectively.
As amusing as it sounds to picture them getting shocked, it’s really a wake-up call about desperation and addiction in society.