Italian tourist, 52, caught stealing golden lion statue from pub in Thailand
Published date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:15:32 +0700An Italian tourist was arrested for allegedly stealing a golden lion statue from a pub in northern Thailand.
Daniele Palmieri, 52, spotted the gleaming sculpture while drinking with his girlfriend at the Charoendee Restaurant in Chiang Mai in the early hours of February 11.
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Mae Hong Son, Thailand |
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17/02/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP176001 |
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Duration: 01:54 |
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Rating: News safe |
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