Porsche driver caught red-handed
Police in Chonburi were stunned when a yellow Porsche Spyder RS, valued at 10 million Baht, was pulled over during a routine traffic stop. Behind the wheel was 35-year-old Mr Pong, who admitted that the red licence plates on his luxury car were fake.
He told officers he had bought the counterfeit plates back in 2020 for just 3,000–5,000 Baht on Facebook – a tiny fraction of the car’s value. For years he had driven the flashy Porsche around Thailand, apparently confident he would never be checked.
Routine check uncovers luxury fraud
Colonel Apichat Ranechan and his team quickly confirmed the plates did not meet standards set by the transport authority. Mr Pong was arrested immediately for possessing and using forged government documents. He was later handed over to Samed Police Station to face legal proceedings.
Police emphasised that fake plates and counterfeit car documents are an increasing problem, especially in luxury car fraud involving high-end brands like Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini.
Stolen Honda Jazz finally recovered
On the same day, officers made another significant discovery. A white Honda Jazz driven by 37-year-old Miss Ya was stopped. Records showed the vehicle had been registered as “unfit for use.” A closer inspection revealed it had been stolen two years earlier.
The real owner, Miss Budsa, had lent the car to a friend, only for it to disappear. “I thought I’d never see it again,” she said, relieved. Thanks to police, she can now collect her car at Pattaya Police Station.
Miss Ya admitted buying the car for 100,000 Baht from a friend, without any contract or official transfer of ownership. The vehicle was immediately seized.
Facebook: paradise for scammers
The double bust highlights how Facebook has become a hub for fraudsters selling fake licence plates and stolen vehicles. For a few thousand Baht, criminals can make a Porsche appear legal – or flip a stolen Honda Jazz for a quick profit.
Police warned: “Anyone using counterfeit documents is breaking the law, whether it’s a 10-million-Baht Porsche or a second-hand Honda Jazz.” Investigations into the online sellers are ongoing, as authorities work to dismantle Thailand’s growing network of car scams.