Bangkok’s Infamous Motorcycle Thieves: Wutthichai and Piyanuch’s Midnight Capture

In the bustling streets of Bangkok, a peculiar tale unraveled under the cloak of night. A couple, not of romantic notoriety but rather of criminal repute, found themselves in the crosshairs of law enforcement once again. On the shadowy alleys of Bangkok, this duo attempted a daring escapade only to meet the long arm of justice on their beloved two-wheeler runabout.

Meet Wutthichai and Piyanuch, a somewhat notorious pair, who exemplify that not all partnerships are built on love and harmony. This duo, instead, forged their bond in the school of hard knocks—specifically, motorcycle theft. As the clock ticked towards the witching hour, security cameras captured their latest caper—a brazen attempt at relieving a poor parked motorcycle from its temporary respite.

But alas, their scheming spun into mishap as keen-eyed officers from the Samran Rat Police Station orchestrated their swift demise. Under the guidance of Metropolitan Police Division 6’s Police Major General Samart Promchat and his trusty deputy, Police Colonel Narit Pratanaporn, the hunt was on. Wutthichai, a seasoned 37-year-old with a dubious track record, and his accomplice, 28-year-old Piyanuch, were no match for the persistence of law enforcement.

The coup de grâce occurred in the inky hours of the morning, precisely at 12:50 am on July 30. The dastardly couple found themselves ensnared in a lawful ambush under the expressway at At Narong Road, nestled in the heat of the Klong Toey district. With two motorcycles and unmistakable attire from their nocturnal endeavor, they stood unmasked against the flashing blue and red.

The saga had unfurled the day before with a frantic call at 1:45 am on July 29. A motorcycle, a captive no more, was reported missing from Boripat Road in the Pom Prap Sattru Phai district. The diligent officers engaged the modern marvel of CCTV, which faithfully unveiled the truth—a man and a woman vanishing under the expressway, one minute silent, the next caught in the spotlight.

Our protagonist Wutthichai wasted no time in confessing to the folly. It was a simple plan: abscond with the motorcycle from the Ban Bat community, admire the scenic Ratchadamnoen Avenue’s luminous charms, and then ride into the sunrise. Unfortunately, destiny had other plans, and it was the glint of badges, not dawn’s light, that greeted them.

Wutthichai’s past, decorated with 13 convictions related to drug offenses until 2016, painted a grim tapestry of a man at odds with the straight path. This time, the pair were charged with collectively engaging in thievery under the moon’s cold gaze or receiving stolen wares, their trusty steed being the unwitting accomplice in their escapade.

Thus, the curtain closes on this chapter for Wutthichai and Piyanuch, now under the careful watch of Samran Rat Police investigators. Meanwhile, the kaleidoscope of Thailand’s news continues to spin, with reports of lottery surges in Chiang Mai and scorned tourists in Pattaya grabbing fresh attention.

Yet, for our infamous duo, the winding roads of Bangkok no longer hold the same allure. Their escapades, now a footnote in the annals of local crime, serve as a reminder of how a midnight drive lit by streetlights can lead straight to the gates of justice.