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Thai Police Arrest Suspect for $64K Buddhist Artifact Theft

2/19/2026

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Thai police arrested a 33-year-old suspect in Bangkok during Lunar New Year for stealing Buddhist artefacts valued at approximately US$64,000.
On February 18, 2025, officers disguised as lion dancers closed in after weeks of surveillance following a burglary report.
The theft involved numerous Buddhist objects and two 12-inch Buddha statues.
Authorities say the suspect has a prior record for drug offences and theft.

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Thai police arrested a 33-year-old suspect in Bangkok during Lunar New Year for stealing Buddhist artefacts valued at approximately US$64,000.
On February 18, 2025, officers disguised as lion dancers closed in after weeks of surveillance following a burglary report.
The theft involved numerous Buddhist objects and two 12-inch Buddha statues.
Authorities say the suspect has a prior record for drug offences and theft.