(July 8, 2025) – Another individual has been arrested for cable theft, this time on a skywalk near Bangkok’s Bang Kapi intersection, as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) intensifies its crackdown on such crimes.

Aekvarunyoo Amrapala, spokesperson for the BMA, confirmed details of the arrest. On July 6,2025, at approximately 5:00 PM, police received a tip-off from a vigilant citizen reporting a person cutting power cables on the skywalk. Officers swiftly responded, apprehending Duang (a pseudonym) at the scene.

A search revealed several items hidden in a black rubbish bag, including a round, black SYLVANIA lamp, six lengths of black PVC cable insulation (2 x 2.5/2.5 size, approx. 4 metres each), and various lengths of blue, brown, and green wire insulation.

Upon questioning, Duang admitted to the theft. He was subsequently charged with theft and taken to Lat Phrao Police Station for legal proceedings.

“The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is seriously and continuously pursuing its ‘Shock the Thieves’ operation against cable theft,” stated Aekvarunyoo. “This initiative aims to resolve the widespread issues caused by these thefts, which significantly impact public safety, traffic flow, and confidence in our public electricity system.”

He emphasised that the BMA is targeting both the perpetrators and the networks involved in purchasing stolen goods, with no exceptions. This unwavering stance, he noted, aligns with Governor Chadchart’s clear policy of “real arrests, no exceptions.”

Aekvarunyoo cited a previous case where an offender was sentenced to three years in prison without probation, reinforcing the BMA’s commitment to preventing the problem from escalating further.

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