News Forum - Hopalong thief stole 150,000 baht of jewellery to fund cannabis biz

[Thaiger]

A lame-leg university student who used a fake gun to rob a jewelry store of gold necklaces worth 150,000 baht in the Isaan province confessed he only did it to fund a cannabis plant business. The 24 year old, named Pornthep, held up the gold shop at gunpoint on Chom Pon Road in Thesaban Nakhon Ratchasima District in Nakhon Ratchasima province on Wednesday, July 27. The jewellery thief got away with five gold necklaces, weighing about 75 grams, and worth about 150,000 baht. The shop’s security camera captured the robbery featuring Pornthep, who limped into the gold shop wearing a […]

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[DoUKnowWhoIAm]

1 hour ago, Thaiger said:

 

I still haven't heard of one single "successful"  gold robber in Thailand. At least this plonker tried something new, the fake limp

[HiuMak]

14 hours ago, DoUKnowWhoIAm said:

I still haven't heard of one single "successful"  gold robber in Thailand. At least this plonker tried something new, the fake limp

Better luck with Indian gold chains

[Ramanathan.P]

He tried to get some financial support for his business venture. But unfortunately it has been rejected by the police...pity him. Next time he will look for different sources....for sure

[Bluesofa]

On 8/3/2022 at 2:51 PM, Thaiger said:

He said he also pretended to have a lame leg to conceal his identity.

It's a good job a veterinarian  didn't spot him, as he probably would have shot the thief.