Hacker Arrested for Game Platform Fraud, Sought State System Access
A 26-year-old hacker arrested in Phuket for breaching an online gaming platform and causing over 200,000 baht in damages had initially targeted police systems to erase his own criminal records. Police also recovered drugs, a firearm, and co
Police arrested Sachanat, 26, on July 18, 2025, at a residence in Phuket following an investigation into an intrusion on the Firstup.in.th online game-recharge platform in June 2025. The suspect hacked the website's security system, created fake user accounts, exploited payment vulnerabilities, and generated fraudulent credit balances without making actual payments, then used the fake credits to purchase goods and steal recharge codes, causing over 200,000 baht in damages.
During the arrest, officers recovered methamphetamine (80 tablets), a semi-automatic .380 pistol, ammunition, two computers, and four mobile phones. Background checks revealed Sachanat had five outstanding arrest warrants for robbery, fraud, and computer crimes.
Under interrogation, Sachanat revealed he completed only sixth grade but possessed advanced computer skills. He initially attempted to hack government systems—specifically the Royal Thai Police—to delete his own arrest warrants. When that failed, he targeted commercial websites with vulnerabilities, using AI chatbot programs as self-teaching tools and upgrading his computers. After relocating to Phuket, he took on paid hacking jobs until police arrested him. He faces charges including theft, property damage, and computer crimes.
