Police

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A man stole a beer crate from a grocery store in Udon Thani, fleeing on a motorbike without a helmet. Police used CCTV footage shared online to track down and arrest Natthaphong "Koong" on October 12. He confessed to the theft and said he borrowed the bike.

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The man arrived at the store on October 11 at about 5:18 pm, parked his motorbike, entered and asked for a beer crate before taking it and fleeing. Store owners shared the video on social media, prompting a tip that led police to Natthaphong "Koong" at his residence in Nong Khon Kwang sub‑district. He admitted to acting alone and said the motorbike was borrowed. He has been handed over to investigators for further legal action.

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