Star claims police brush off his desperate plea
Famed Thai actor Charlie ‘Nack’ Trairat, 30, is left devastated after thieves raid his home. His collection—over 1,000 rare items and instruments—vanishes overnight. ‘They even took the air conditioners,’ Nack, a film star, says in disbelief.
Nack reports the break-in, but claims police turn a blind eye. With no help, he decides to act alone.
A collector’s worst nightmare
The burglary strikes on 23 May. Among the loot, a 100-year-old violin and several vintage guitars disappear. The loss? More than 20 million Baht, Nack says—a fortune built up over years.
Even basic comforts, like the home’s cool air, are stripped away. Nack feels abandoned and helpless.
Police move in—after actor makes noise
On September 24, police suddenly act. Officers announce two arrests: Ekkaphan, 39, and Ittiphon, 29. ‘We caught them by posing as buyers,’ a Metropolitan Police Bureau spokesman says. One guitar, sold on Facebook, gives cops their lead.
Ekkaphan claims he bought the stolen goods from Sam-ang, already in custody for theft. He tips off police about more loot hidden in two flats.
Nack’s version: months of undercover work
But Nack goes public with a bombshell. On TikTok, he tells fans he spent months tailing the suspects. ‘I found out where they lived and tracked my belongings,’ he explains.
He insists he handed key intel to police, pushing for arrests. ‘If I hadn’t acted, the police would still be waiting,’ he claims.
Legal fallout: who really cracked the case?
Both suspects are charged with theft and handling stolen goods—crimes carrying up to five years in jail and heavy fines. One faces a drugs charge, too. The conflicted saga ignites anger about police efficiency in Thailand.
Who truly brought these thieves down—Thailand’s film star or its police force? The truth, for now, remains tangled in doubt.