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A jewellery shop in Ao Nang, Krabi, has shared CCTV footage of a foreign woman who allegedly took two necklaces worth 1,480 baht in total without paying. The shop owner posted the clip on social media to warn other businesses. Nothing in the report has been confirmed, no suspect has been identified, and it doesn't say whether police were involved.
What happened
According to the shop owner's post, the woman was part of a group of four foreign visitors: two men and two women. The owner reportedly believed she was Indian, but no verified identities were given for anyone.
The footage shows the woman in a long blue dress browsing accessories. She appears to take a necklace and hide it in her hand. She then moves to another section of the shop, allegedly takes a second necklace, and leaves.
The items
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Necklace 1 | 490 baht |
| Necklace 2 (pearl) | 990 baht |
| Total | 1,480 baht |
The price details are attributed to Channel 7.
The distraction claim
The owner alleges that another member of the group distracted staff near the cashier while the items were taken. This has not been independently confirmed. The report has no direct quotes, so all of this is paraphrased from the owner's social media post.
Police status
The report doesn't say whether a police complaint was filed or whether any suspects were identified. For now, everything remains an allegation.
Similar incidents mentioned
The report refers to a few earlier cases in the area. It gave no updates on arrests in any of them.
- April 2026: CCTV showed a foreign man taking cannabis products from a Krabi shop while a staff member slept.
- 2025: A foreign woman was accused of stealing two boxes of snus from an Ao Nang shop.
- 2025: Two other foreign women were recorded taking souvenirs from a shop near Railay Beach.
The Thaiger also links to other shoplifting stories from elsewhere in Thailand:
- A Phuket tourist couple accused of shoplifting in Patong.
- A foreigner at a Koh Pha Ngan shop who denied theft despite CCTV.
- A foreign family using children to steal from a Phuket convenience store.
- A Hua Hin coffee shop seeking the return of a mug and saucer.
What this means for visitors
- Shops in tourist areas increasingly use CCTV, and owners often post footage online.
- Footage shared on social media can lead to public identification and police involvement, even over low-value items.
- Shoplifting is a criminal offence in Thailand, whatever the item's price.
- Allegations are unproven. In this case the suspect was not identified, and no police action was reported.
A note for Lanta businesses
This is local Krabi news, not a Koh Lanta incident. Still, shops, restaurants and hotel lobbies on the island could brief staff on the "one person distracts, another takes" pattern described in the owner's claims. Posting CCTV to local groups is also a common way for Krabi-area businesses to warn each other.
Information sourced from The Thaiger.