In the heart of Buriram province, an unusual tale of temptation unfolded. Imagine a 36-year-old man, not destitute but rather comfortably supported by his family, cruising along in his four-door pickup truck one afternoon. Little did he know, his day would take a dramatic turn when he stumbled upon an irresistible lure—a motorcycle with the keys dangling invitingly from the ignition.
It was just yesterday, May 20, when Police Colonel Adisak Chansorn, head of the Nong Hong Police Station, dispatched Deputy Superintendent, Police Lieutenant Colonel Suwat Nammongkol, and Police Lieutenant Colonel Panya Wannasuth, on a modern-day sleuthing mission. Their task? To track down the audacious suspect who had the nerve to snatch a motorcycle right from under the nose of its owner in front of a bustling wholesale shop in Nong Hong district. A classic case of “finders keepers,” or so he thought.
Thanks to the ever-vigilant eye of surveillance cameras, the mystery was over before it even began. The footage told all—a man casually stepping out of his Ford pickup, mounting the motorcycle, and zipping away with it. The plot thickened as the vehicle’s registration led the investigators to one Kriengsak (alias Mack) residing in the sleepy Mueang Ku subdistrict, within the Lam Plai Mat district of Buriram.
Under interrogation, a sheepish Kriengsak didn’t put up much of a fight. He readily confessed to being the cunning character in the footage. The story he unspooled was curious, indeed. On a seemingly innocuous visit to a friend in Nong Hong, Kriengsak’s eyes landed upon the tempting prize. The unattended motorcycle beckoned to him. And in a moment of whimsy rather than necessity, he indulged in a spontaneous joyride, whisking the bike back to his home sweet home in Lam Plai Mat.
Upon arrival, with a twinkle in his eye, he spun a yarn to his unsuspecting parents—claiming the motorcycle was pawned to him. He then casually sauntered back to reclaim his trusty pickup truck from its previous post.
But the story didn’t end there. A transaction was made; the motorcycle changed hands to a certain Charlie Toosen—a Myanmar national and roti vendor, of all things—who handed over 10,000 baht (approximately US$305) in cold, hard cash. Yet, this joy was short-lived. Within a mere forty-eight hours, the law came knocking at Kriengsak’s door, asking questions he wasn’t ready to answer.
Kriengsak spilled more beans—a reluctant admission to a prior scheming escapade in Chakkarat district, Nakhon Ratchasima. In a chilling confessional tone, he recounted orchestrating yet another motorcycle theft, this time through a hired hand for 3,500 baht (about US$105), which he then sold for a princely sum of 20,000 baht (around US$610).
Regret oozed from his confession. “My family is not poor,” he lamented. His father, after all, had bought him his pickup truck in cash—a testament to their financial stability. With remorse etched on his face, he added, “I feel contrite when I see my wife in tears and pity my child for having a father like this.”
Initially, authorities laid charges of vehicle theft and drug use against Kriengsak—a drug test had inconveniently revealed illicit substance use. Meanwhile, Charlie Toosen, the unwitting customer-turned-accomplice, faced charges of receiving stolen property. Both were promptly handed over to face the music, as reported by the local news outlet, KhaoSod.
And with that, the wheel of justice spins, tying another knot in the tapestry of human folly and redemption. Life rolls on in the vibrant province of Buriram, where each day brings its own surprises and lessons, reminding us that temptation, no matter how alluring, comes with consequences ready to unravel anyone’s best-laid plans.
I can’t believe someone would do this just for a joyride. Clearly, he wasn’t in need of money.
It’s about the thrill, not the need. Some people just crave excitement.
That’s true, but then why involve drugs? It makes everything worse.
Isn’t this just a commentary on how even those with means can be tempted by the simple thrill of mischief?
Wait, so his parents bought him a truck in cash but he needed to steal a motorcycle? Must’ve been quite the midlife crisis.
He probably thought he could get away with it since he was from a well-to-do family.
Exactly! Kind of makes you wonder what kind of upbringing could result in this mindset.
Talk about being caught red-handed. Sometimes CCTV is a community’s best friend!
That’s why I always say, smile, you’re on camera! Besides, who leaves keys in the ignition like that?
World’s most incompetent thief. How do you get caught within 48 hours?
Honestly feel bad for the family. They must be humiliated. Nobody wins here.
True, but he made his choices. Actions have consequences.
The real story here is why the bike’s owner was so careless with those keys. It’s not just about catching the thief.
Well, Buriram is relatively safe. People often drop their guard in such places.
Kriengsak’s story feels like it was lifted straight out of a heist comedy. But in reality, it’s just sad.
My sentiments exactly. Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction.
Why is nobody talking about the buyer? Did he really think 10,000 baht was a fair price for a bike?
Honestly, motorcycles are overrated. Stick to bikes and public transport, people.
But that’s not the point here. It’s about accountability and poor choices.
Agreed, he should be held accountable, no matter how small the theft.
Why pawn it off for so little? Clearly, there’s more to this story.
Maybe he was scared and wanted to get rid of it quickly. Crime doesn’t pay.
I don’t understand why people act like CCTV isn’t everywhere. You might as well be stealing with witnesses around.
I hope Kriengsak learns from this, but it’s hard to mend such deeply flawed character.
Let’s hope he takes the right steps. It’s never too late to change.
I think this reflects his personal struggle more than anything—a cry for help, perhaps?
Wild that this is happening in Buriram. Makes you question how much we don’t see.
All this over a motorcycle? What’s Buriram coming to?
I know, right? Dramatics over something so petty!