Armed Robbers Steal 13 Million Baht in Gold from Chiang Rai Store
Two armed robbers stole 13 million baht in gold from a jewelry store in Chiang Rai's Chiang Khong district on August 4, escaping by motorcycle toward the Mekong River. Police suspect the suspects crossed the border and are coordinating with
Two armed robbers conducted an armed robbery at a jewelry store branch in a major shopping center in Chiang Khong district, Chiang Rai province during the evening of August 4, 2026. Police have completed their assessment of the stolen items, confirming that the robbers took gold ornaments consisting of 64 baht of gold necklaces and 120 baht of gold bracelets, totaling 184 baht of gold with a combined value of 13,036,400 baht.
Following the incident, police have rushed to gather evidence, review CCTV footage, and trace the suspects' escape route. Investigators found that the perpetrators used a rented motorcycle to flee, which they later abandoned near the Mekong River close to the Saeng Thong checkpoint before escaping the area. Police are coordinating with local security units, neighboring countries, and related agencies to track the suspects, who are suspected of crossing the border. Information is being exchanged and leads are being pursued to bring the perpetrators to justice promptly.
Police have confirmed they will pursue the suspects with full effort and investigate all relevant clues to resolve the case and return the stolen property to the victims.
