Thai partner stole 70000 baht from me, what would the police do in this circumstance?

I gave him the money, to help pay for a business which didn’t plan out. He kept the money, as we were looking for other options and said he’ll keep it there to pay, so we didn’t get bank charges sending it back & forth.

No business plans out, im asking for the money back , many excuses to not repay etc. turns out he’s gambled and smoked all the money away.

He’s begged me not to go to the police, I’ve accepted I will not get the money back and he has no way of paying it back. I feel also like the police would not help as it’s his word against mine, not a direct theft. But I also feel foolish as he’s essentially getting off free? Would he be forced to repay, or prison? Or would they not care?

P.S I also already know I’m a prize idiot for trusting him.

I have a question for the expats living in Thailand? From my observation and experience, is it common for wives to basically disregard their husbands, and carry on almost a single life? But still act as married? I have noticed Thai men who seem to always be waiting for their wives? I have also had this happen to me, although I am not married, or in a relationship! I am not suggesting anything is going on, but I was wondering why any man would bother, as it seemed he is really single? Please just constructive feedback, if possible?

I need a little help with translation of something a GF there said to me . "Why you do but not do when you say you do but don,t " .

Just a few questions...

My Thai fiancé has told me the sin sot might he 500,000.

Later I was told it is 300,000.

Next it was 200,000.

But I should have another 100,000 just in case.

I have purchased a gold engagement gift a (ring and a bracelet).

Several days later I was told I also need to buy a necklace.

To me something just doesn’t feel right, am I being manipulated, or am I over reacting.