Six Arrested for Stealing Over 7,500 Beer Boxes from Train Containers in Hat Yai
Six suspects arrested for stealing over 60 crates of beer from four containers in Hat Yai. The theft, worth over 4 million baht, is part of a broader investigation involving multiple criminals.
A significant theft operation targeting train containers in Hat Yai, Songkhla, has led to the arrest of six suspects, including Mr. Jaroen, Mr. Prasith, Mr. Mongkol, Mr. Worinthorn, Mr. Suchart, and Mr. Piyapong. The thieves are accused of stealing over 60 crates of beer from four containers, resulting in a loss of over 4 million baht.
The theft was first discovered when images of the suspects breaking into the containers and stealing the goods circulated, prompting Pol Lt Gen Piyawat Chalermsri, Commander of the Southern Police Region 9, to order immediate investigations. The local police, along with the Hat Yai and Songkhla police forces, launched an operation to track down the criminals involved.
The Suspects' Confession:
Upon their arrest, the six suspects confessed to the crime, revealing that there were additional individuals involved in the theft. Police are continuing the investigation and plan to apprehend the remaining suspects involved in the operation.
The authorities have charged the suspects with theft, under the criminal conspiracy law, specifically for stealing during a flood emergency and damaging protective barriers intended to secure property.
The Theft Incident:
The incident took place at approximately 10:00 AM on November 27, 2025, near Station 2 in Hat Yai. The suspects used cutting tools to break into the train containers, which contained a shipment of beer. In total, the stolen goods amounted to 7,560 beer boxes, valued at approximately 4 million baht. The victims, who reported the crime, have since filed a formal complaint with the Hat Yai Police Station.
This case highlights the growing challenge of criminal activity in areas impacted by flooding, with theft and violence becoming a significant concern in regions experiencing heightened vulnerability. Police are continuing to investigate, with further arrests expected in the coming days.
