Retired Military Officer Caught Red-Handed in Convenience Store Robbery

A 66-year-old retired military officer, Lt. Col. Komsanthi, has been arrested for attempting to rob a convenience store in Lopburi, Thailand. The officer, who was accompanied by his wife, pretended to be sitting at a roadside shop just 1 kilometer from the crime scene. The investigation revealed that Lt. Col. Komsanthi had been suffering from mental health issues and was undergoing treatment. Despite his condition, the officer managed to commit the crime, but was caught after a thorough investigation by the Lopburi City Police Station.

Key Takeaways:

Lt. Col. Komsanthi, a 66-year-old retired military officer, was arrested for attempting to rob a convenience store in Lopburi, Thailand.
The officer was caught after a motorcycle patrol found a suspicious car parked near the crime scene, which led to the identification of the perpetrator.
Lt. Col. Komsanthi was found to be in possession of a .32 caliber revolver loaded with 6 bullets in his car.
The officer's wife, Mrs. Tachanee, claimed that he had been suffering from mental illness and was undergoing treatment, and that he was scheduled to adjust his medication on July 23.
The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be brought against the suspect.
The convenience store employee, Ms. Pawina, was threatened and held at gunpoint during the robbery, but managed to escape with her friend.

Statistics:

66 years: the age of Lt. Col. Komsanthi, the arrested perpetrator.
1 kilometer: the distance between the crime scene and the roadside shop where Lt. Col. Komsanthi and his wife were sitting.
6 bullets: the number of bullets found in the .32 caliber revolver in Lt. Col. Komsanthi's car.
60 years: the age of Mrs. Tachanee, Lt. Col. Komsanthi's wife.
July 23: the date when Lt. Col. Komsanthi was scheduled to adjust his medication.

Sources:

Thai News Agency, July 10, 2025
Lopburi City Police Station investigation report.