The arrest of Mr Nye Bo Thet was carried out by Cherng Talay Police as part of a crime suppression operation running from May 1-7.
The suspect was taken into custody in front of Building 92 at the Baan Ua-Athorn housing project in Moo 1, Srisoonthorn, Cherng Talay Police reported.
The time and date of Nye Bo Thet’s arrest was not reported.
According to police, officers seized seven items of evidence including a red Honda Scoopy i motorbike, clothing worn during the crime, a black shoulder bag, helmet, B1,980 in cash.
A separate report noted that police also recovered B1,179,890 in Thai banknotes and US$100 in foreign banknotes.
Investigators launched a manhunt after a burglary at a Bang Tao home was caught clearly on CCTV, showing the suspect’s face. Nye Bo Thet was tracked via his escape route and later apprehended, police explained.
Police say the stolen money was taken from a safe deposit box belonging to the suspect’s employer.
He now faces multiple charges, including theft at night by illegal entry, use of a vehicle to aid in the crime and possession of stolen goods. In a separate report, police noted the suspect was also charged with illegal online gambling.
Nye Bo Thet’s passport was also recovered, showing he had overstayed his visa, which expired on Mar 4, 2024.
However, Cherng Talay Police Police, currently under the command of Pol Col Ekkarat Phlaiduang, did not name Nye Bo Thet’s employer, or any charges for illegally hiring a foreigner that may be impending.
The employer was initially identified as a Thai person.
Regardless, Nye Bo Thet was taken to Cherng Talay Police Station for further legal proceedings, Cherng Talay Police confirmed.