A milk vendor in Prachinburi province returned a lost wallet containing 26,200 baht and a gold chain, prompting relief from the owner who said the money was her last savings for her child’s tuition.
Thai milk seller returns wallet
Police in Si Maha Phot district said the case began on 3 January when Kriangkrai Phraeksamut, a 43-year-old vendor of bottled cultured milk, discovered the wallet by the roadside while making deliveries in a village near Kasemrad Hospital. Rather than searching the contents or keeping the cash, he took the wallet to the local police station to report the find.
Pol. Col. Sophon Prahamanee, chief of Si Maha Phot police, said officers examined the wallet in front of Kriangkrai and found 26,200 baht in cash and a gold chain weighing two salueng. A driving licence in the wallet identified the owner as Ms Suphattra Promhakud, and officers used the details to contact her and ask her to come to the station.
Ms Suphattra arrived at the police station and was able to describe the contents and the likely place where she had lost the wallet. After verifying her identity, police returned the cash and the gold chain to her. She said she had feared she would never see the money again and described the moment as like being given a new life.
“I thought I had lost it for good and I was deeply upset,” Ms Suphattra told officers. “That money was my last savings for my child’s tuition. Without it, my children would not have been able to continue their studies.” She thanked Kriangkrai and the police for their help and offered the vendor 1,000 baht as a token of gratitude.
Local officers praised Kriangkrai’s honesty and swift action. By bringing the wallet to the police station rather than opening it on the spot, he helped ensure the items were returned to their rightful owner and avoided any suspicion or misunderstanding.
The case has resonated with residents in the area, who welcomed the reminder of everyday decency. Community policing and prompt reporting of found property allowed a stressful situation to be resolved quickly and with minimal bureaucracy, local officials said.
Incidents such as this are often highlighted by police to encourage civic responsibility. Returning lost property immediately to authorities protects both finders and owners and helps maintain public trust. For Ms Suphattra, the swift return of her savings means her child’s education can continue without disruption.
Police advised anyone who finds lost property to report it to the nearest station and provide as much information as possible to help locate the owner. They also thanked members of the public who act with integrity and assist in returning belongings to those who have lost them.
Key Takeaways:
- A milk vendor in Prachinburi found and handed in a lost wallet containing 26,200 baht and a gold chain.
- He reported the find to Si Maha Phot police, who contacted the owner using her driving licence details.
- The owner, who had been saving the money for her child’s tuition, received the items back and offered a 1,000 baht token of thanks.
- The incident highlights local goodwill and trust in community policing.
