In an audacious crime more feathered than foul, two daring bird bandits made a sneaky escape with four top-tier fighting cocks, leaving a local breeder feeling ruffled and cock-a-doodle-doo-less. The duo was spotted on CCTV cameras, casually collecting their prized poultry over two daring dawn raids on a quaint homestead nestled along the railway road in Nongprue, Chon Buri. This runaway rooster robbery has taken the town by storm, with locals clucking in disbelief.
The caper was highlighted in a viral Facebook post on a sunny Tuesday, June 3, complete with CCTV footage showing the feathered heist in all its brazen glory. Accompanying the video was a fervent plea from the owner for any leads on the unscrupulous scofflaws: “Those cheeky thieves took four fighting cocks, two per night. We even had cameras, yet they didn’t flinch… If you see them, give them a heads-up that they’ve been caught on camera. Couldn’t they at least have left one behind?”
On June 4, journalists ventured down to the scene of the crime at Soi Pattaya-Bypass 5, Moo 11, where they encountered the aggrieved avian aficionado, 53-year-old Supat “Uncle Odd” Hongkhaw. Known far and wide as the purveyor of both regal fighting cocks and fancy pigeons, Uncle Odd was a picture of indignation. These purloined fowl were no garden-variety chickens. They were premium Burmese fighting cocks, nurtured for the adrenaline-pumping world of cockfighting. Two priceless birds were his, while the other two were under his safeguarding for a friend. Come rain or shine, the opportunistic thieves struck around 3 a.m. on June 2 and 3, whizzing up on a motorcycle, clandestinely approaching the coop, and whisking away two roosters each time before vanishing like the morning mist.
The runaway roosters, each worth about 10,000 baht, had only recently been brought into the fold for breeding and competition, already demonstrating a promising peck at greatness. “It was simply unbelievable,” Uncle Odd lamented. “They swiped the cream of the crop. Born fighters, they were quick learners and full of potential. I’d only just brought them under my wing!” The theft is part of a more significant trend in Bang Lamung, where fowl impresarios quietly swap tales of stolen prowess, with elite fighters fetching between 30,000 to 40,000 baht, and proven champions commanding up to 100,000 baht. “These scoundrels knew their feathers from their wattles,” Uncle Odd mused. “They’ve got a rap sheet for this sort of feathered felony.”
Uncle Odd is painstakingly piecing together improbable poultry pilferage to file an official report with the police. In parallel, he’s spreading the word through the close-knit circle of cockfighting connoisseurs—double bolt your coops and keep a wary eye on your prize hens. In Thailand, cockfighting retains its stature as a legal and historically cherished pastime, even as international animal rights activists ruffle feathers. Meanwhile, the chase is on for the hawkish hooligans, slick as feathers in the breeze, still free-ranging about.
Why are people even breeding fighting cocks? It’s cruel and should be illegal!
Cockfighting has been a cultural tradition for centuries, it’s part of the heritage.
Culture is no excuse for cruelty. We need to evolve past these practices.
While I don’t agree with cockfighting, theft is still wrong, no matter what they stole.
I find it amusing how people are getting upset over chickens when there are bigger issues in the world.
It’s not just about chickens, it’s about respecting property and traditions.
If we ignore the small injustices, we end up ignoring the big ones too.
Seems like these thieves knew exactly what they were doing. Inside job, maybe?
Possibly! Someone in Uncle Odd’s circle might have tipped them off.
The thieves taking four roosters across two nights seems pretty bold! They must be confident or desperate.
I feel bad for Uncle Odd. People don’t realize the hard work behind breeding.
True! Whether they’re fighting cocks or not, breeding is a labor of love.
Why didn’t Uncle Odd include better security? CCTV didn’t even help.
CCTVs can only do so much. Thieves always find a way.
Why weren’t the birds housed more securely if they were so valuable?
Security costs money. Not everyone can afford high-tech solutions.
True, but when you have assets that valuable, it should be a priority.
Are there any leads on who these thieves might be? Would be interesting to hear from the police.
The prices for these birds are insane! I had no idea they were worth that much.
The world of cockfighting is a lucrative business, similar to horse racing!
I’ve seen cockfights in person in Thailand, and it’s intense. People take it very seriously.
I can’t imagine seeing that in person. It must be quite a spectacle.
It’s a relief to know this is still legal though it should be regulated more and ensure animal safety.
Regulation is key. It helps maintain traditions while ensuring humane treatment.
I hope the thieves are caught soon. It’s uncomfortable not knowing who is capable of such a well-planned theft.
They might slip up. Crimes of passion often do. Uncle Odd seems like a determined guy.
What happens to the stolen roosters now? Will they be trained and fight elsewhere? Makes you wonder about underground circles.
These birds could easily be sold off to other breeders or even used in illegal matches.
I’m sure these thieves will strike again. I suggest everyone in the area stay vigilant.
It just seems like the community isn’t safe anymore. Any other incidents like this?
There have been cases similar in the past, but it’s not just birds. Theft is on the rise.
The community should come together to support Uncle Odd and increase security measures.