Woman Arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport Over Theft Charges After Returning from US
A 42-year-old woman was arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport after returning from the US on theft charges stemming from a 2024 breakup, when she allegedly took her ex-partner's belongings during their split in Bangkok.
On May 13, 2025, immigration police officers Pol. Col. Winyoo Chaemjai, Pol. Lt. Surachat Kangwanwanit, and Pol. Lt. Col. Payinpawan Phanhanh jointly arrested Ms. Pansawan (surname withheld), 42 years old, at the passenger immigration checkpoint at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan province, based on warrant no. 433/2568 issued by Phra Khanong Criminal Court on June 13, 2568, for theft using a vehicle to facilitate the crime or transport of property.
The case stems from 2568 when the suspect was in a relationship with Ms. A (pseudonym) and they lived together in a residence in the Pravet area. After they argued and broke up, the suspect moved out of the house and took various belongings with her by vehicle, which included items belonging to Ms. A. When Ms. A discovered the missing items, she filed a complaint with police at Udomsuk Station, leading to the arrest warrant.
Authorities learned that Ms. Pansawan had left Thailand in 2568 and settled in the United States. Recently, when intelligence indicated she was traveling from Hong Kong back into Thailand, immigration police were alerted to monitor and apprehend her at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
During questioning, the suspect denied intentional theft, admitting she took property from the residence but believed it was hers. She claimed she moved the items to her house before traveling to work and live in the United States, and insisted she had no prior knowledge of any summons or arrest warrant. She has been handed over to Udomsuk Station police for further legal proceedings.
