The footage, posted online, shows a grey-haired man wearing an orange motorbike taxi vest entering the shop and lingering at the counter area.
After ensuring no one was looking, the man approached the Kathin offerings tree ‒ a traditional Buddhist display where banknotes are attached for donation to monks ‒ and snatched a banknote before calmly walking out.
The incident has sparked outrage online, especially as it is reportedly the third time such a theft has occurred at the same location.
Social media posts condemning the act have widely circulated, with captions such as “#SuperSinfu” and “Karma Will Follow Him Home”. The suspect has been dubbed “#OrangeShirtMotorcycleTaxiUncle” by commenters urging anyone with information to come forward.
The Kathin offering is a significant tradition in Thai Buddhism, and stealing from such a display is seen not only as a criminal act but also a profound moral violation.