Police Arrest Two Cambodian Motorcycle Thieves in Rayong
Phluk Daeng Police arrested two Cambodian suspects and recovered eight stolen motorcycles allegedly destined for cross-border sale in Rayong. The gang stole automatic bikes and hid them in a forest area while arranging smuggling operations.
Phluk Daeng Police Station arrested two Cambodian suspects for motorcyle theft operations across Rayong city on August 4, 2025. Pol. Col. Nawin Sinthuratana, commander of Phluk Daeng Station, and his investigation team successfully apprehended the two men and seized eight stolen motorcycles that had been prepared for cross-border sale.
The arrests followed an investigation initiated by police after receiving multiple reports of stolen motorcycles. Officers expanded their inquiry and tracked down the suspects.
The gang's modus operandi involved stealing motorcycles and hiding them together in a forest area near a dirt pit in Moo 7, Tambon Mae Nam Khoo, where they would take turns guarding the vehicles while waiting for transport teams to smuggle them across the border. Gang members earned 7,000-10,000 baht per bike. They primarily targeted automatic motorcycles, especially PCX and Geo Lano models.
Currently, officers are verifying the stolen motorcycles to contact owners for return and expanding the investigation to identify other individuals involved in the theft operation.
Phluk Daeng Police urge the public to exercise caution when parking motorcycles by securing steering locks, wheel locks, and parking in well-lit areas with CCTV coverage. Anyone with information about suspicious individuals or leads on the theft ring is urged to report immediately to police.
