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Australian Influencer Removed From Flight in Thailand

An Australian social media influencer, known as “looksmaxxer” was removed from a Jetstar flight departing Thailand after cabin crew determined he was not fit to travel following recent cosmetic surgery. Brisbane-based online streamer Ronan Androgenic, 25, was escorted off the Australia-bound aircraft on Wednesday 27 May, after staff raised concerns about his condition and behaviour.

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Cabin crew said Androgenic appeared drowsy and struggled to communicate clearly with airline staff shortly after boarding. Videos shared online showed him wearing compression garments around his face and neck following cosmetic procedures in Thailand, including claimed waist liposuction and buccal fat removal surgery.

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Just four days before the flight, Androgenic posted a video saying he could not get out of bed without assistance and needed a walking frame to reach the bathroom. In another clip recorded onboard the aircraft, he accused Jetstar staff of removing him because he had not packed his medication in his carry-on luggage.

A male flight attendant told him: “Sir, your communication is not good and you’re not communicating with us clearly.” Crew members also referred to the fact he had surgery five days earlier and questioned whether he was well enough to fly.

Androgenic insisted his procedures were non-invasive and said he had received medical clearance to travel two days after surgery. Cabin crew responded that medical approval did not automatically mean the airline would permit him to board.

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A female flight attendant told him he appeared “too tired” and “very drowsy” when answering questions. Staff also pointed to visible swelling around his face and eyes, with one attendant stating: “Your face is very ill.”

The situation escalated after Androgenic became increasingly angry and swore at staff when informed he would need to leave the aircraft. Airline employees said his conduct was disruptive to other passengers and advised that airport staff would assist him in arranging another flight.

He is reported saying 'Bro, what? What the f**k do you expect me to do? I need to go home. This is f***ing pathetic. You guys actually could have just f***ing let me lie in my f***ing chair and go to sleep.' The Australian later claimed the airline was 'imprisoning me in a foreign country' and called the flight attendants 'little dogs'.

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Jetstar later confirmed it had reviewed the incident and found its employees had acted appropriately and respectfully throughout the exchange. The airline said passenger safety remained its highest priority and noted that cabin crews are trained to assess whether travellers are fit to fly.

This is not the first his controversy and follows Androgenic’s arrest in Brisbane in late April over an earlier event in Fortitude Valley on February 27. Queensland Police said the 25-year-old St Lucia man received an infringement notice for public nuisance after a viral video allegedly showed him pushing an older woman to the ground before fleeing the scene.

The Daily Mall reported that police also issued him with a one-month banning notice covering the Fortitude Valley and Brisbane City safe night precincts. No further updates have been provided regarding the airline incident or any future travel arrangements.

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JT25 Senior Member

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An absolute loser.The mentality of these idiots in unreal.

jacko45k Star Member

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1 minute ago, JT25 said:

An absolute loser.The mentality of these idiots in unreal.

He's got a lot to post about now!

Rams86 Gold Member

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This guy would dispel the theory that any male farang can get a bird in Thailand

Jim Waldron Silver Member

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Well done Jetstar cabin crew! Your primary responsibility is the welfare of all passengers in your charge.

dinsdale Star Member

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4 minutes ago, JT25 said:

An absolute loser.The mentality of these idiots in unreal.

Roid using entitled idiot might be another way of describing him.

Jim Blue Platinum Member

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I've been influenced.

Be using Jet Star next time I fly ..

SAFETY FIRST Star Member

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47 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

He is reported saying 'Bro, what? What the f**k do you expect me to do? I need to go home. This is f***ing pathetic. You guys actually could have just f***ing let me lie in my f***ing chair and go to sleep

Yep, I'd say a good example of poor parenting.

PJ71 Platinum Member

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1 hour ago, Jim Waldron said:

Well done Jetstar cabin crew! Your primary responsibility is the welfare of all passengers in your charge.

hahahaha - you understand this is a budget airline like sleezy jet, you really think they give 2 hoots about their passengers?

NE1 Platinum Member

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another Richard Cranium , to full of their own self importance......

Nemises Gold Member

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Calling flight attendants 'little dogs' while begging them to let you sleep in a budget airline economy seat is a wild level of entitlement. They didn't imprison you in Thailand, mate, they just grounded your ego.

Hummin Star Member

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16 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

hahahaha - you understand this is a budget airline like sleezy jet, you really think they give 2 hoots about their passengers?

Being an budget airline, they perfectly knows the cost of an rerouting and landing would cost them, because of a health problem onboard.

JimHuaHin Platinum Member

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This moron belongs back in Queensland; preferably in prison.

He should be shipped back to Australia on a container vessel.

Well done Jetstar staff.

Artisi Star Member

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1 hour ago, Rams86 said:

This guy would dispel the theory that any male farang can get a bird in Thailand

Would be given the bird, more likely.

PJ71 Platinum Member

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29 minutes ago, Hummin said:

Being an budget airline, they perfectly knows the cost of an rerouting and landing would cost them, because of a health problem onboard

29 minutes ago, Hummin said:

Being an budget airline, they perfectly knows the cost of an rerouting and landing would cost them, because of a health problem onboard.

29 minutes ago, Hummin said:

Being an budget airline, they perfectly knows the cost of an rerouting and landing would cost them, because of a health problem onboard.

Precisely, financial implications would be the concern, certainly not the passenger welfare as claimed.

ozfarang Silver Member

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42 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

hahahaha - you understand this is a budget airline like sleezy jet, you really think they give 2 hoots about their passengers?

hahahaha - you understand Jetstar is no easy jet.

Jetstar are on a way higher level when it comes to pax wellbeing, as offloading this moron before departure demonstrates

Artisi Star Member

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48 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

hahahaha - you understand this is a budget airline like sleezy jet, you really think they give 2 hoots about their passengers?

It would seem their actions shoots you little rant to pieces, suggest you try better next time.

Artisi Star Member

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5 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

Precisely, financial implications would be the concern, certainly not the passenger welfare as claimed.

Why wouldn't they consider the financials, they are running a business - not pampering to fcukwit brain dead influencers.

ronnie50 Platinum Member

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I think they were just following aircraft-passenger safety protocols. If there is an emergency he might not be able to respond to instructions by the crew. And yes, if he suddenly has a medical emergency they might need to divert at great cost to the airline. It was a nine hour flight afterall - and he didn't even have the meds in his carry-on.

Wuvu2 Gold Member

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I admire the guy. I wish I had figured out how to make a living being a self-entitled prick 🙄

TravelDivingAussie Rookie Member

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Androgenic?

Surely that is a made up, self descriptive name change!

spidermike007 Star Member

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If there's one thing I've learned living in Thailand for two decades, it is that kindness and respect goes a long way and it's greatly reciprocated by the Thai people.

Sounds like maybe he didn't get the right kind of influence growing up. This guy didn't deserve to be on that flight and I'm glad they kicked him off. What a goomba.

JJ-Thailand Silver Member

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1 hour ago, PJ71 said:

hahahaha - you understand this is a budget airline like sleezy jet, you really think they give 2 hoots about their passengers?

There are regulations and lawsuits.

Scouse123 Ruby Member

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Every village has one!🤣

Hotchilli123 Explorer Member

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2 hours ago, Jim Waldron said:

Well done Jetstar cabin crew! Your primary responsibility is the welfare of all passengers in your charge.

2 hours ago, Jim Waldron said:

Well done Jetstar cabin crew! Your primary responsibility is the welfare of all passengers in your charge.

Should never have got past check-in...

Artisi Star Member

Artisi

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2 minutes ago, Scouse123 said:

Every village has one!🤣

Sometimes more than one 😉

Front Row Advanced Member

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Which doctor or hospital signed off on his fit to fly document?

Did he even have a FTF document?

Front Row Advanced Member

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He’s certainly been in the news a lot lately. So they booted him off the plane and he’s still in Thailand? What if Thailand doesn’t want him? How can the authorities get rid of him, and quickly?

Put him on a train to NYC and follow along on social media as he tries to make that first international connection?

Off Piste Silver Member

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Sleeping pill had too much influence................it's all about the timing.................

newbee2022 Star Member

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Darwin's Evolution ended here😂

papa al Ruby Member

papa al

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How was he a threat to anyone.?

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