A lone suspect robbed a gold shop at Ban Thum intersection, seizing 26 baht of gold before fleeing. Police have mobilized forces in pursuit, urgently seeking to apprehend the perpetrator for prosecution.
At 14:07 on 15 February 2026, investigators at Ban Ped Police Station received a report of a robbery at Bangkok Yaowarat Gold Shop, located near Ban Thum intersection, Ban Thum Subdistrict, Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province.
Initial investigation at the scene revealed the suspect was a single male who used a motorcycle to enter the gold shop, steal approximately 26 baht worth of gold ornaments, and quickly flee the area on the motorcycle.
The incident caused considerable alarm among residents and businesses around Ban Thum intersection. Following the event, police deployed forces to check escape routes, examined nearby CCTV cameras for leads, and coordinated roadblocks to intercept and rapidly pursue the suspect for legal action.
Further updates or additional details will be reported as they become available.