Theft gang helps drunk rider then steals his bike

An image from a security video shows an impaired motorcyclist accepting a lift to his home from a man in a pickup truck, only to learn later that his motorbike was missing. (Photo: Prasit Tangprasert)

NAKHON RATCHASIMA - A motorcycle theft gang scouting for victims took advantage of an intoxicated rider by offering him a lift home before stealing his bike and fleeing the scene, authorities said on Thursday.

The details emerged following the arrest of two suspects wanted on warrants linked to a series of motorcycle thefts across the northeastern province.