Thai police go undercover as lion dancers to nab a serial burglar

19 February 2026, 4:12 pm

BANGKOK — When Thai police were having trouble catching a serial burglar who repeatedly slipped through their fingers, they came up with a creative plan: going undercover in a traditional lion costume ...... Read More »

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