Police arrested a man for theft on Monday and found that he had a penchant for dressing up in faux Royal Thai Army (RTA) uniforms. He stated that he wore the soldier costume to attract feminine consideration and had no intention of committing any crimes utilizing the uniform.
Officers from the Non Sung Police Station in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima arrested the man, named Kanokpon Rattanawichai, for theft on Monday, February 6.
According to the police report, Kanokpon used to work in Chon Buri however fled after stealing from his employer.
Kanokpon was taken into custody whereas wearing an olive-green army shirt with an RTA display print on the back. He was not a member of the armed forces, nonetheless. The 26 yr old confessed to simply having a fondness for military uniforms.
Officers continued searching his house and found two more military uniforms. They additionally found a faux soldier identification card, a portrait of him in full uniform, and a name tag with the false rank of “Major General Siriwat Thirajarusiri.”
Kanokpon confessed that his admiration for the uniform stemmed from a lifelong aspiration of becoming a soldier, but he by no means had the possibility to affix the navy. He thought his seems and persona had been appropriate for the role, so he purchased the uniform online and began fulfilling his fantasy.
He believed that women found men in uniforms engaging, which is why he dressed up for his or her consideration.
Channel 7 also confirmed the pictures from Kanokpon’s social media account. He posted a picture of himself within the uniform with a flirty caption that said…
“This man with a dusty uniform can all the time provide you with a heat hug.”
Kanokpon insisted that he dressed up just for his pleasure and for the attention of girls. He did not dress to deceive anyone for belongings or cash.
However, the superintendent of Non Sung Police Station, Sanchai Phisaiphan, was skeptical of Kanokpon’s claims. He told the media that they would be conducting additional investigations to see if any victims had been lured by Kanokpon’s disguise.
Kanokpon was initially charged with Section 334 of the Criminal Law: whoever stole the belongings of another individual shall be punished with imprisonment of as a lot as three years and a fine of as a lot as 6,000 baht.
Extraordinary related to his use of faux military uniforms are anticipated to observe as quickly as the investigation is full..