Police arrest Chinese tourist thief who used Thai flights to snatch credit cards and run up charges on them

October 14, 2026 at 12:23 am

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

in Crime , Media , Thailand

A Chinese man was arrested at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport on Sunday, October 11, over two suspected mid-air thefts on earlier domestic flights. The first occurred on October 5, aboard a flight from Chiang Rai. The second followed on October 7, from Chiang Mai. Both passengers reported credit cards stolen from overhead luggage, followed by fraudulent payments in Heyuan, China. Total losses reached ฿317,662, including ฿25,000 in stolen cash. Police identified Zheng Yu Qlang, 51, aboard both flights and arrested him after another journey from Chiang Rai. Investigators uncovered 37 recorded journeys through Bangkok’s airports, suspicious Chinese payment transfers and online gambling links. Police are now hunting possible accomplices and probing how the stolen cards were used in China so quickly. Zheng still denies wrongdoing despite the evidence against him.

Chinese tourist Zheng Yu Qlang, 51, arrested at Don Mueang over suspected thefts on October 5 and 7 flights. Victims lost ฿317,662. Police hunt possible accomplices. ( Source: Matichon )

A Chinese tourist was arrested at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport on Sunday over suspected in-flight thefts involving nearly ฿293,000 in credit card fraud.

Police intercepted the 51-year-old after his flight from Chiang Rai, following complaints from two passengers. Both victims discovered missing valuables and unauthorised payments linked to the same city in China.

More significantly, investigators uncovered 37 recorded journeys through Bangkok’s main airports and suspicious financial transfers through Chinese payment platforms. Police are now hunting possible accomplices in a suspected international theft operation targeting passengers’ overhead luggage.

Chinese suspect arrested at Don Mueang after police link him to two flights and stolen credit cards

The suspect, identified as Zheng Yu Qlang, 51, was arrested on October 11 after arriving from Chiang Rai. Officers intercepted him at the domestic arrivals terminal under a Criminal Court warrant.

The arrest followed two complaints involving separate domestic flights earlier this month. Both passengers reported missing credit cards and unauthorised transactions traced to Heyuan, Guangdong province, China.

Crucially, investigators established that Zheng had travelled aboard both aircraft. Witness accounts and airline passenger records subsequently became central to the case. The Chinese national faces charges of theft at an airport and unauthorised use of another person’s electronic card. However, he denies involvement in either incident.

Meanwhile, police are examining whether the suspect worked with accomplices handling stolen card transactions. Investigators are also reviewing his extensive travel history and financial transfers through Chinese payment platforms. The arrest operation involved Don Mueang Police Station investigators, airport personnel and officers from other police units.

Senior Bangkok police investigate first flight theft as passenger loses ฿265,067 to transactions in China

The investigation was led by senior officers from Metropolitan Police Division 2 and Don Mueang Police Station. They included Police Major General Tanongsap Maneechot, Commander of Metropolitan Police Division 2. Police Colonel Natthapol Komintrachart, Deputy Commander, also participated. In addition, Police Colonel Wanchai Wongwanichanan, Superintendent of Don Mueang Police Station, oversaw the local investigation.

Police Lieutenant Colonel Amnat Chamchaem, Deputy Superintendent of Investigation, subsequently disclosed details of the evidence. Police Lieutenant Colonel Pakin Dokmai, Chief Investigator at Don Mueang Police Station, was also involved.

Together, the officers coordinated enquiries involving airline records, witness accounts and the suspect’s movements through Thailand.

The case began with a passenger travelling from Chiang Rai to Don Mueang on October 5. Shortly after landing in Bangkok, the traveller received a bank notification concerning an unsuccessful credit card transaction. The attempted payment involved 4,000 yuan, equivalent to approximately ฿20,000. Notably, the transaction originated in Heyuan, Guangdong province, China.

However, a subsequent check of the passenger’s banking application revealed a far greater loss. Three earlier transactions had already been completed successfully. Together, they totalled HK$62,000, equivalent to approximately ฿265,067. The passenger had not authorised any of the payments.

Second passenger loses cash and credit card as witness spots suspicious activity aboard Chiang Mai flight

The missing card had been stored inside a bag in the aircraft’s overhead compartment. Consequently, the passenger suspected someone had searched the luggage during the flight. A complaint was then filed with police at Don Mueang Airport. Investigators began examining the missing card, the timing of the payments and their connection to China.

Two days later, on October 7, another passenger reported a strikingly similar incident after arriving from Chiang Mai. This time, the victim discovered ฿25,000 in cash and a credit card missing from a shoulder bag. The bag had been placed inside an overhead compartment above the passenger seats.

Significantly, the passenger’s friend had noticed a man apparently searching through luggage in the same compartment. The witness described the individual as appearing to be Chinese. Moreover, the friend reportedly recorded the man’s suspicious behaviour. This provided investigators with additional evidence concerning the movements of a possible offender.

After landing, the second victim received four notifications concerning credit card transactions. Two attempted payments were unsuccessful. However, two others went through, resulting in unauthorised charges totalling approximately ฿27,595. The successful transactions involved 5,500 yuan and were traced to Heyuan, Guangdong province.

Matching payments in China led police to identify suspect aboard both flights and secure arrest warrant

Remarkably, this was the same Chinese city identified in the first complaint. The passenger confirmed that none of the payments had been authorised.

Including the missing cash, the second victim’s reported losses reached approximately ฿52,595. Police now had two complaints involving overhead luggage and unauthorised payments linked to the same location.

Investigators compared the incidents and examined whether the same offender was responsible. Police Lieutenant Colonel Amnat said the similarities pointed towards a common perpetrator. Both flights arrived at Don Mueang, and both passengers reported valuables missing from overhead compartments. Furthermore, the unauthorised card transactions were linked to Heyuan shortly after arrival.

Police therefore reviewed passenger manifests and other available airline records. Their enquiries established that Zheng had travelled aboard both aircraft. Witnesses also identified the Chinese national in connection with the suspected thefts. The investigation subsequently moved towards securing his arrest.

Officers coordinated with Chiang Mai Tourist Police and officials at Chiang Rai Airport to verify Zheng’s identity. They then assembled evidence and obtained an arrest warrant from the Criminal Court. Meanwhile, investigators received information about another journey the suspect was planning.

Police intercept Chinese suspect arriving from Chiang Rai and seize cards, phones and foreign currency

Zheng was scheduled to travel from Mae Fah Luang Airport in Chiang Rai to Bangkok on October 11. His flight was due to reach Don Mueang at approximately 2.50 pm. In response, investigators coordinated with airport officials to intercept him following his arrival.

Officers waited at the domestic arrivals terminal as passengers disembarked. Zheng was intercepted while leaving the connecting walkway. The arrest was recorded at approximately 4 pm on Sunday, October 11. Police then searched the suspect and seized several items for further examination.

The recovered property included credit cards, two mobile telephones and ฿35,950 in Thai currency. Officers also found banknotes from 12 foreign countries. Additionally, they seized a black shoulder bag, a black jacket and a baseball cap. The items were taken into police custody as part of the criminal investigation.

Zheng was subsequently transferred to Don Mueang Police Station for questioning. During his initial interview, he denied stealing money or credit cards from airline passengers. He claimed to have entered Thailand alone on October 3 as a tourist. Furthermore, he told officers that he had been staying at a hotel in Bangkok’s Huai Khwang district.

Despite his denial, investigators continued examining evidence linking him to the two flights and reported losses. Police Lieutenant Colonel Amnat also outlined the suspected methods used by criminals targeting passengers aboard domestic aircraft. His account described organised movements inside aircraft cabins and the targeting of overhead luggage.

Police describe how in-flight thieves search overhead luggage while passengers rest after take-off

According to the officer, individuals involved in these operations purchase airline tickets and travel alone. They generally avoid speaking to other passengers or interacting with people while waiting at airports. Once aboard, they remain alert for opportunities to search luggage. Their movements are timed to coincide with passengers settling down during the flight.

The officer said suspects typically begin moving around the cabin approximately 30 minutes after take-off. By then, many passengers have settled into their seats and begun resting. The suspects subsequently approach overhead compartments containing passengers’ hand luggage. They pretend to retrieve their own belongings while searching bags belonging to other travellers.

Police say the method allows offenders to examine several compartments without immediately attracting attention. They particularly target bags containing cash, credit cards and other valuables. In some cases, suspects reportedly search almost every compartment near their seats. Meanwhile, passengers may remain unaware that their belongings have been opened.

The suspected operation does not end when the aircraft lands. Police said stolen credit cards are subsequently used to purchase goods in China. In some cases, these transactions occur shortly after the aircraft arrives. This timing became a central feature of the investigation into the two Don Mueang complaints.

Police probe rapid Chinese card payments and suspect’s 37 recorded journeys through Bangkok airports

Both victims discovered unauthorised payments connected to Heyuan, Guangdong province. Moreover, the payments were recorded around the time their flights arrived in Bangkok. Investigators are therefore examining how the stolen cards could have been used so quickly. One possibility under investigation involves portable credit card payment equipment.

However, police have not confirmed that such equipment was used in either incident. Nor have investigators reported recovering a portable payment terminal during Zheng’s arrest. The precise method used to process the unauthorised transactions remains under examination. Officers are also investigating whether other individuals participated in handling the payments.

On another front, investigators uncovered an extensive history of travel through Thailand’s principal international airports. Checks revealed that Zheng had made 37 recorded journeys through Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports. According to Police Lieutenant Colonel Amnat, the records extended from late 2014 until the present. Investigators also identified two journeys involving Chiang Rai Airport.

The travel records have become another focus of the investigation. Officers are examining the movements alongside the two domestic flights identified in the complaints. Nevertheless, police have not established that thefts occurred during the other recorded journeys. No additional victims connected to those flights have been confirmed.

WeChat and Alipay transfers reveal payments to associates and transactions linked to online gambling

Separately, financial investigators examined transactions associated with Zheng. Their enquiries uncovered payments involving WeChat and Alipay, two widely used Chinese electronic payment platforms. Police identified transfers from merchants to the suspect through these services. Some funds were subsequently forwarded to other individuals.

Police Lieutenant Colonel Amnat said recipients included friends and women. Notably, some payments were made through electronic red-envelope functions, commonly described as ang pao transfers. These services allow users to send money electronically to other individuals. Investigators also discovered transactions connected to online gambling.

The financial records are now being examined to establish the purpose of the transfers. Police are also investigating whether the transactions were connected to the suspected thefts. However, officers have not disclosed the total value of payments identified through WeChat and Alipay. They have also not confirmed that every transfer involved proceeds from stolen credit cards.

The financial enquiries are continuing alongside investigations into the unauthorised purchases in China. Officers are seeking to establish whether other individuals received money connected to the suspected operation. In parallel, investigators are examining the relationship between merchant payments, electronic transfers and the suspect’s recorded movements.

Searches for card readers add to investigation of suspected air rats targeting luggage aboard aircraft

Police also reviewed Zheng’s social media activity. According to Police Lieutenant Colonel Amnat, investigators discovered searches concerning credit card readers.

This finding has become relevant to enquiries into the speed of the unauthorised transactions. Officers are examining whether electronic payment equipment could explain how purchases were processed shortly after landing.

However, investigators have not disclosed technical evidence establishing how the payments were completed. They have also not confirmed recovering equipment capable of processing the stolen cards. Consequently, the financial transactions, electronic records and possible involvement of accomplices remain under investigation.

The suspected offences have been linked to a form of in-flight theft commonly associated with criminals known as air rats. The term describes offenders who board passenger aircraft specifically to steal valuables from hand luggage. In this case, police believe the suspects targeted bags stored in overhead compartments.

The method described by investigators involves waiting until passengers are resting or distracted. Offenders then approach luggage compartments while pretending to retrieve their own belongings.

Two passengers report ฿317,662 in combined losses as police examine seized cards and mobile phones

According to police, they may search several bags during a single flight. The two Don Mueang complaints contained similar accounts of missing valuables and unauthorised payments.

The first victim reported three successful credit card transactions worth approximately ฿265,067. The second reported two successful payments totalling approximately ฿27,595. Together, the unauthorised card transactions amounted to approximately ฿292,662. Including the missing ฿25,000 in cash, the two victims reported combined losses of approximately ฿317,662.

Both passengers also received notifications concerning unsuccessful payment attempts. The first reported an attempted transaction worth approximately ฿20,000. The second reported two unsuccessful payments, although their individual values were not disclosed. Accordingly, these attempted transactions were excluded from the reported financial losses.

Police have not announced whether the stolen cash or money charged to the cards has been recovered. They have also not confirmed whether any seized credit cards belonged to the two complainants. The recovered cards remain part of the investigation. Similarly, the two seized mobile telephones are available for further examination.

Police pursue possible accomplices as Guangdong transactions and flight records remain under scrutiny

Investigators are pursuing enquiries into financial transfers, communications and possible additional participants. The suspect’s movements between Bangkok, Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai are also being reviewed. Although the two domestic flights remain central to the case, police are examining whether other passengers suffered similar losses.

The transactions traced to Guangdong have become another important element of the financial investigation. Both sets of successful payments were linked to the same Chinese city. Their timing has also attracted police attention. Investigators are examining whether the cards were used through equipment or arrangements involving other individuals.

For now, police have not established the identities of any accomplices. No additional arrests have been announced in connection with the suspected operation. Police Lieutenant Colonel Amnat said further enquiries would seek to identify other members of the suspected criminal network.

The investigation now covers airline records, witness accounts, financial transactions and electronic evidence. Officers are also examining the relationship between stolen credit cards and payments made through Chinese platforms. The Criminal Court warrant provided the basis for Zheng’s arrest at Don Mueang Airport on October 11.

The Chinese national continues to deny involvement in the reported thefts. Meanwhile, investigators are pursuing possible accomplices and additional offences linked to the suspected operation. The case remains under investigation at Don Mueang Police Station.

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James Morris is a pename for an international writer based in Bangkok who works on various international news media. He is a sub editor with the Thai Examiner news website since it began in 2015. Son Nguyen is an international writer and news commentator specialising in Thai news and current affairs. He commenced working with the Thai Examiner News Desk in May 2018.

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2026年10月14日凌晨12:23

作者：詹姆斯·莫里斯和孙阮

在犯罪、媒体、泰国

10月11日星期日，一名中国男子在曼谷廊曼机场被捕，他涉嫌在此前的两趟泰国国内航班上实施空中盗窃。第一起案件发生在10月5日，从清莱起飞的航班上。第二起案件发生在10月7日，从清迈起飞的航班上。两名乘客均报告称，​​他们的信用卡从头顶行李中被盗，随后在中国河源市被盗刷。总损失达317,662泰铢，其中包括25,000泰铢的现金。警方确认郑宇强（音译，51岁）曾乘坐这两趟航班，并在他从清莱再次登机后将其逮捕。调查人员发现，郑宇强有37次经曼谷机场的飞行记录、可疑的中国境内转账以及与网络赌博相关的线索。警方目前正在追捕可能的同伙，并调查被盗信用卡如何在如此短的时间内在中国被使用。尽管证据确凿，郑宇强仍否认有任何不当行为。

51岁的中国游客郑宇强（音译）因涉嫌在10月5日和7日的航班上盗窃而被捕。受害者损失金额达317,662泰铢。警方正在追捕可能的同伙。（来源：Matichon）

周日，一名中国游客在曼谷廊曼机场被捕，他涉嫌在飞机上进行信用卡诈骗，涉案金额近 293,000 泰铢。

警方接到两名乘客的投诉后，在一名51岁男子从清莱飞抵香港后将其拦截。两名受害者均发现贵重物品丢失，且有未经授权的款项与中国同一城市有关。

更重要的是，调查人员发现了37条经由曼谷主要机场的行程记录，以及通过中国支付平台进行的可疑资金转移。警方目前正在追捕涉嫌参与国际盗窃团伙的同伙，该团伙的目标是乘客的头顶行李。

警方将一名中国嫌疑人在廊曼机场逮捕，此前警方将其与两架航班和被盗信用卡联系起来。

嫌疑人郑宇强（音译），51岁，于10月11日从清莱抵达后被捕。警方根据刑事法院的逮捕令在入境航站楼将其拦截。

此次逮捕行动源于本月初两起涉及不同国内航班的投诉。两名乘客均报告称信用卡丢失，且有未经授权的交易记录，这些交易均追溯到中国广东省河源市。

至关重要的是，调查人员证实郑某曾乘坐过这两架飞机。随后，目击者的证词和航空公司乘客记录成为案件的关键证据。这名中国公民面临在机场盗窃和未经授权使用他人电子卡的指控。但他否认参与了这两起事件。

与此同时，警方正在调查嫌疑人是否与同伙合谋进行盗窃信用卡交易。调查人员还在审查他大量的旅行记录以及通过中国支付平台进行的资金转移。此次抓捕行动由廊曼警察局的调查人员、机场工作人员以及其他警队的警员共同参与。

曼谷高级警官正在调查首起航班盗窃案，一名乘客因在中国境内的交易损失了265,067泰铢。

此次调查由曼谷第二警署和廊曼警署的高级警官牵头，其中包括曼谷第二警署署长丹农萨普·马尼乔特少将。副署长纳塔蓬·科明特拉查特警上校也参与了调查。此外，廊曼警署警司万猜·翁瓦尼查南警上校负责监督当地的调查工作。

随后，负责调查的副警司阿姆纳特·查姆查姆中校披露了证据详情。廊曼警察局首席调查员帕金·多克迈中校也参与了调查。

警员们共同协调调查，涉及航空公司记录、证人证词以及嫌疑人在泰国的行踪。

案件始于10月5日一名从清莱飞往廊曼的旅客。抵达曼谷后不久，该旅客收到银行通知，称其信用卡交易失败。此次尝试支付金额为4000元人民币，约合2万泰铢。值得注意的是，该笔交易的发起地为中国广东省河源市。

然而，随后对该乘客银行账户的检查显示，损失远不止于此。此前已有三笔交易成功完成，总额达62,000港元，约合265,067泰铢。该乘客并未授权任何一笔付款。

第二名乘客丢失现金和信用卡，一名目击者在清迈航班上发现可疑活动。

丢失的银行卡存放在飞机头顶行李舱的一个包里。因此，该乘客怀疑有人在飞行途中翻动过行李。随后，该乘客向廊曼机场警方报案。调查人员开始调查丢失的银行卡、付款时间以及这些付款与中国的关联。

两天后，即10月7日，另一名乘客从清迈抵达后报告了一起极其相似的事件。这次，受害者发现自己放在乘客座椅上方行李架上的肩包里少了25000泰铢现金和一张信用卡。

值得注意的是，这名乘客的朋友注意到一名男子似乎在同一行李舱内翻找行李。目击者称该男子看起来像是中国人。此外，据报道，这位朋友还录下了该男子的可疑行为。这为调查人员提供了有关嫌疑人行踪的更多证据。

第二名受害者落地后，收到了四条信用卡交易通知。其中两笔支付尝试失败，但另外两笔成功，导致未经授权的消费总额约为27,595泰铢。成功的两笔交易涉及5,500元人民币，经查明交易地点为广东省河源市。

中国境内的付款记录匹配帮助警方锁定了两架航班上的嫌疑人，并获得了逮捕令。

令人惊讶的是，这与第一起投诉中提到的中国城市是同一个地方。该乘客证实，所有付款均未经授权。

包括丢失的现金在内，第二名受害者的损失约为52,595泰铢。警方目前已接到两起与同一地点有关的投诉，均涉及行李托运和未经授权的付款。

调查人员对比了这两起事件，并调查是否为同一人所为。警官阿姆纳特中校表示，相似之处表明可能是同一名罪犯所为。两架航班均抵达廊曼机场，两名乘客均报告称头顶行李舱内的贵重物品丢失。此外，未经授权的信用卡交易在抵达后不久便与河源（Heyuan）关联起来。

因此，警方调取了乘客名单和其他可用的航空公司记录。调查证实郑某曾乘坐过这两架飞机。目击者也指认这名中国公民与涉嫌盗窃案有关。随后，调查转向将其逮捕。

警方与清迈旅游警察和清莱机场官员协调，核实了郑某的身份。随后，他们收集了证据，并从刑事法院获得了逮捕令。与此同时，调查人员还获得了有关嫌疑人计划进行另一次旅行的信息。

警方拦截了一名从清莱抵达的中国嫌疑人，并缴获了其银行卡、手机和外币。

郑某原定于10月11日从清莱府湄发銮机场飞往曼谷，预计当天下午2点50分左右抵达廊曼机场。为此，调查人员与机场官员协调，在其抵达后将其拦截。

警员在旅客下机后于国内到达航站楼等候。郑某在离开连接通道时被拦截。逮捕行动于10月11日星期日下午4点左右完成。随后，警方对嫌疑人进行搜查，并扣押若干物品以作进一步检验。

追回的财物包括信用卡、两部手机和35,950泰铢现金。警方还查获了来自12个不同国家的纸币。此外，他们还扣押了一个黑色单肩包、一件黑色夹克和一顶棒球帽。这些物品已被警方扣押，作为刑事调查的一部分。

郑某随后被移送至廊曼警察局接受讯问。在初次讯问中，他否认曾盗窃乘客的钱财或信用卡。他声称自己于10月3日独自一人以游客身份入境泰国。此外，他还告诉警方，他一直住在曼谷汇权区的一家酒店。

尽管他否认，调查人员仍继续审查将他与这两架航班及相关损失联系起来的证据。警官阿姆纳特中校还概述了犯罪分子在国内航班上针对乘客的作案手法。他描述了在飞机客舱内有组织的行动以及针对头顶行李架的抢劫行为。

警方描述了飞机起飞后，窃贼如何在乘客休息时翻找头顶行李的情况。

据该警官称，参与这些行动的人员会购买机票并独自旅行。他们在机场候机时通常会避免与其他乘客交谈或互动。登机后，他们会时刻留意乘客，伺机搜查行李。他们的行动时间会特意安排在乘客们安顿下来之后。

警官表示，嫌疑人通常在飞机起飞约30分钟后开始在机舱内活动。此时，许多乘客已经入座休息。随后，嫌疑人会接近存放乘客手提行李的头顶行李舱。他们假装取回自己的物品，实则翻找其他旅客的行李。

警方表示，这种方法可以让犯罪分子在不立即引起注意的情况下检查多个隔间。他们尤其会盯上装有现金、信用卡和其他贵重物品的包袋。据报道，在某些情况下，嫌疑人几乎搜遍了座位附近的每个隔间。与此同时，乘客可能根本不会意识到自己的行李已被打开。

警方称，涉嫌的犯罪活动并未在飞机着陆后结束。被盗信用卡随后被用于在中国购买商品。在某些情况下，这些交易发生在飞机抵达后不久。这一时间点成为调查廊曼机场两起案件的关键所在。

警方调查中国信用卡快速支付活动以及嫌疑人37次经曼谷机场出入的记录。

两名受害者均发现有与广东省河源市相关的未经授权的付款记录。此外，这些付款记录的时间与他们抵达曼谷的航班时间大致吻合。因此，调查人员正在调查被盗信用卡是如何如此迅速地被使用的。目前正在调查的可能性之一是便携式信用卡支付设备。

然而，警方尚未证实这两起事件中是否使用了此类设备。调查人员也未报告在郑某被捕时缴获便携式支付终端。目前，警方仍在调查处理这些非法交易的具体方法。警方还在调查是否还有其他人参与了这些支付活动。

另一方面，调查人员发现郑某频繁出入泰国各大国际机场。经查，郑某曾37次有记录地经由廊曼机场和素万那普机场出行。据警官阿姆纳特中校称，这些记录从2014年底一直延续至今。调查人员还发现郑某曾两次经由清莱机场出行。

旅行记录已成为调查的另一重点。警方正在审查除投诉中提到的两趟国内​​航班之外的其他行程。然而，警方尚未证实其他记录在案的行程中也发生了盗窃案。目前尚未确认与这些航班相关的其他受害者。

微信和支付宝的转账记录显示，存在向关联方支付款项以及与网络赌博相关的交易。

此外，金融调查人员还对郑某的相关交易进行了调查。他们的调查发现，郑某曾使用微信和支付宝进行支付，这两个平台是中国广泛使用的电子支付平台。警方发现，商家通过这些平台向郑某转账。部分款项随后被转给了其他人。

警官阿姆纳特中校表示，收款人包括朋友和女性。值得注意的是，部分款项是通过电子红包功能支付的，也就是俗称的“红包转账”。这些服务允许用户以电子方式向他人汇款。调查人员还发现了与网络赌博相关的交易。

警方正在审查财务记录，以确定这些转账的用途。他们还在调查这些交易是否与涉嫌盗窃案有关。然而，警方尚未透露通过微信和支付宝查明的付款总额，也未证实每笔转账都涉及被盗信用卡的资金。

针对中国境内未经授权购物的调查仍在进行，同时，警方也在继续开展财务调查。警方正在查明是否还有其他人收受了与该可疑行动相关的款项。与此同时，调查人员正在审查商户付款、电子转账与嫌疑人行踪记录之间的关联。

对读卡器的搜寻进一步加强了对涉嫌盗窃飞机行李的“空中老鼠”的调查。

警方还审查了郑某的社交媒体活动。据警官阿姆纳特中校称，调查人员发现他曾搜索过与信用卡读卡器相关的信息。

这一发现与调查未经授权交易的速度密切相关。警方正在调查电子支付设备是否可以解释为何交易在落地后不久即可完成。

然而，调查人员尚未公布能够证明这些款项是如何完成支付的技术证据。他们也尚未确认是否已找回能够处理被盗银行卡的设备。因此，相关金融交易、电子记录以及可能的同谋涉案情况仍在调查之中。

警方怀疑这些犯罪行为与一种常见的机上盗窃形式有关，这种盗窃手法通常与被称为“空中老鼠”的犯罪分子有关。“空中老鼠”指的是专门登上客机，从手提行李中窃取贵重物品的犯罪分子。在本案中，警方认为嫌疑人的目标是存放在头顶行李舱内的行李。

调查人员描述的作案手法是，趁乘客休息或注意力分散时，犯罪分子假装取回自己的物品，然后接近行李舱。

两名乘客报案称共损失317,662泰铢，警方查获了他们的护照卡和手机。

警方表示，他们可能会在一次航班上检查多个行李。廊曼机场的两起报案内容类似，都涉及贵重物品丢失和未经授权的付款。

第一名受害者报告称，其信用卡成功进行了三笔交易，总额约为265,067泰铢。第二名受害者报告称，其信用卡成功支付了两笔款项，总额约为27,595泰铢。未经授权的信用卡交易总额约为292,662泰铢。加上丢失的25,000泰铢现金，两名受害者报告的损失总额约为317,662泰铢。

两名乘客均收到了付款失败的通知。第一名乘客报告了一笔金额约为20,000泰铢的付款尝试失败。第二名乘客报告了两笔付款失败，但未透露具体金额。因此，这些付款失败的金额未计入报告的财务损失中。

警方尚未公布被盗现金或信用卡消费款项是否已追回，也未确认查获的信用卡是否属于两名报案人。追回的信用卡仍是调查的一部分。同样，查获的两部手机也正在接受进一步检查。

警方正在追查可能的同伙，广东地区的交易和飞行记录仍在接受审查。

调查人员正在对资金转移、通信记录以及可能的其他涉案人员进行调查。嫌疑人在曼谷、清莱和清迈之间的行踪也在审查之中。虽然两趟国内航班仍是案件的关键，但警方也在调查其他乘客是否遭受了类似的损失。

追溯到广东的交易已成为金融调查的另一重要线索。两笔成功的支付都与中国同一个城市有关。它们的发生时间也引起了警方的注意。调查人员正在调查这些银行卡是否通过设备或涉及其他人的安排使用。

目前，警方尚未确定任何同伙的身份。也没有宣布与此案相关的其他逮捕行动。警官阿姆纳特中校表示，后续调查将力求查明该犯罪团伙的其他成员。

调查范围现已涵盖航空公司记录、证人证词、金融交易和电子证据。警方还在调查被盗信用卡与通过中国平台进行的支付之间的关联。刑事法院的逮捕令是郑某于10月11日在廊曼机场被捕的依据。

这名中国公民继续否认参与所报告的盗窃案。与此同时，调查人员正在追查可能的同伙以及与该案相关的其他犯罪行为。此案目前仍在廊曼警察局进行调查。

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富豪昆汀·格里菲斯在头等舱航班上被捕。后在芭堤雅被判犯有欺诈和伪造罪。

昆汀·格里菲斯的妻子与他结婚16年，她说自2月9日他在芭堤雅坠楼身亡后，她的孩子们就下落不明了。

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在芭堤雅的外国投资者遭遇精心设计的庞氏骗局，损失3亿泰铢。英国男子“布拉德利”被捕。

一名在芭堤雅的印度人成为街头骗子的最新受害者。他花了43400泰铢购买了两瓶品牌椰子油。

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上周泰国遭遇洪灾后，暴雨云团再次聚集，泰国正加紧加强防洪措施。（2026年10月3日）

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泰国航空公司首席执行官因行李危机于2026年10月2日（星期五）被财政部长主持的董事会解雇。

2026年10月2日，一名老人驾驶电动汽车高速冲入曼谷一座拥挤的寺庙，导致一名老妇重伤。

2026年10月2日，普吉岛一名嘟嘟车司机因未支付前往酒店的车费而被一名看起来像中东人的游客殴打。

2026年10月1日，总理因以色列人持续使用本国护照而取消其泰国公民身份，入籍公民身份受到审查。

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