Security has been tightened in the luggage sorting area at Suvarnabhumi airport following the arrest of five employees and two security guards who have been accused of stealing more than 100 valuable items from passenger bags.
Torsak Ningsanont, deputy director of Suvarnabhumi airport, said security has been increased in the area to curb luggage thefts.
Airport authorities had asked officers at the Police Region 1 Bureau and Rachathewa police to investigate the thefts following numerous complaints. This led to the arrest of the seven on Sunday.
The five employees taken into custody were identified as Ruangwut Aromyen,27, Khanit Nikatanond,25, Nithat Jaemsri, 28, Thongchai Banyaem, 29, and Kraisorn Sirichom,25.
The two arrested security guards were Weerasak Kaewpa,31, of Chubb Aviation Security Co and Arthit Janthasen,35, of MPA Securitrust Co.
They are believed to have worked as a team.
More than 100 stolen items were seized from their houses. Among the items were 37 mobile phones, cameras, watches,notebook computers, gold bracelets and necklaces and banknotes.
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