Nakhon Sakhon Man Claims Voices in His Head Ordered Him to Steal Three Motorcycles, Selling Each for 2,000 Baht to Fund Slot Machine Gambling
A 38-year-old man from Nakhon Sakhon was arrested in Udon Thani for stealing three motorcycles and selling them for 2,000 baht each to fund gambling, claiming voices in his head ordered the thefts. Police also found methamphetamine and a st
At 11:00 AM on May 17, 2025, police officials from Mueang Udon Thani Station announced the arrest of Saratip (surname withheld), 38, from Sawang Daen Din District, Nakhon Sakhon. He faces charges of theft, nighttime theft, and illegal Category 1 drug possession (methamphetamine), with seized items including three Honda Wave motorcycles in bronze, red-black, and black colors, plus a pink iPhone 16.
The investigation began on May 14 when Ratanaphon, a 35-year-old food vendor, reported that her black Honda Wave motorcycle was stolen from outside her shop on Thesa Road while she was inside. She chased the suspect but only retrieved his bag, which contained identification documents. CCTV footage tracked the suspect's movements.
On May 16, police located the suspect attempting to sell the stolen iPhone 16 at a shopping mall and apprehended him. During interrogation, Saratip confessed to stealing three motorcycles in Udon Thani, selling each for 2,000 baht and one bicycle for gambling purposes. He claimed a man on a motorcycle ordered him to commit the thefts to frame him, though he denied drug use.
Background checks revealed Saratip had outstanding drug possession charges from 2023 and a warrant from Sawang Daen Din Court. Police escorted him to the victim's shop where he apologized, then proceeded with legal proceedings. Ratanaphon confirmed she parked her motorcycle outside her shop when the suspect stole it.
