The burglary, which occurred between Tuesday evening and early Wednesday morning (June 17-18), was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral on social media, drawing widespread attention.
Footage shows a man dressed in black and wearing a face mask climbing over the estate wall around 7:45pm on Tuesday. He can be seen walking along the wall, apparently surveying the area, before jumping down and making his way into the villa compound.
Police said the suspect first entered Villa 13 and began searching the premises before moving on to Villa 12, where he reportedly stole valuables worth about B1mn from a tourist staying there. He then entered Villa 10 and Villa 9, before returning to Villa 13 around 1am to collect the stolen goods and flee.
Among the items taken were luxury brand handbags, high-end watches, and cash belonging to both the villas and their foreign guests.
Investigators from Thalang Police Station are reviewing security footage and following up on leads. Officers believe the suspect may be a foreign national and are examining a vehicle believed to have been used in the escape.
Police are urging anyone with information about the suspect or the vehicle to come forward as the investigation continues.