Bangkok: A recent gold heist at a well-known shopping mall on Sukhumvit Soi 50 has the potential to cause the price of gold to surge to 179 baht. The commander of Metropolitan Police Division 5 announced that the investigation into the stolen gold is ongoing, with the amount possibly rising to 179 baht (around 75 grams). Authorities are actively tracking the escape route of the thief.

According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Maj. Gen. Witawat Chinkham, the commander of Metropolitan Police Division 5, disclosed details following a meeting about the robbery that occurred at the prominent Sukhumvit shopping mall. The meeting revealed that police are meticulously collecting information and evidence, including the weapon used by the suspect and the gasoline used to threaten the shop. It was reported that the suspect entered the mall at 10 PM and roamed for an hour before executing the robbery. Notably, the gold shop had closed at 8 PM, and the remaining gold was being accounted for daily.

Concerning reports of the door being left open, employees have stated it was customary, but the police are considering all possibilities. After the robbery, the suspect escaped on a motorcycle via Sukhumvit Soi 50. Investigations are ongoing to determine the escape route and whether the suspect remains in Bangkok. Current information suggests the crime was perpetrated by a single individual; however, the police have yet to confirm this and have not identified the suspect, aside from confirming their Thai nationality. The initially reported amount of stolen gold is 149 baht (approximately 165 grams), but this figure is under review and might increase to 179 baht.