Three Women Fight Off Necklace Thief Before He Pulls a Knife
- Three women attempted to stop a necklace thief in Thailand on June 7, 2026, after he targeted an elderly woman waiting to offer alms to monks.
- The incident took place while an elderly woman, referred to as "Ah Ma," was waiting to participate in the morning ritual of giving alms to Buddhist monks.
- Three women who witnessed the crime immediately intervened to stop the thief.
Three women attempted to stop a necklace thief in Thailand on June 7, 2026, after he targeted an elderly woman waiting to offer alms to monks. According to reporting by Khao Sod, the bystanders fought the suspect with punches until he produced a knife, forcing them to retreat from the confrontation.
How the necklace snatching occurred
The incident took place while an elderly woman, referred to as “Ah Ma,” was waiting to participate in the morning ritual of giving alms to Buddhist monks. During this time, a perpetrator approached and snatched a necklace from the woman’s neck.
The confrontation with the suspect
Three women who witnessed the crime immediately intervened to stop the thief. According to Khao Sod, the three women launched a physical attack on the suspect, repeatedly punching him in an effort to prevent his escape and recover the stolen jewelry.
The physical struggle ended when the suspect drew a knife to threaten the group. Faced with the weapon, the three women were forced to back away from the perpetrator.