Thai man seeks COVID-positive escort to get infected deliberately

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An online job listing has gone viral in Thailand this week. It features a man seeking to hire a social companion, who has tested positive for COVID-19, in a deliberate attempt to get infected.

 

The listing, apparently written by a broker, indicated that the client is offering ฿3,000 to ฿5,000 to a suitably qualified drinking companion.

 

“COVID-positive only. The client wants to catch the coronavirus,” read the listing. It is believed that the “client” plans to take advantage of a popular COVID-19 health insurance plan in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-man-seeks-covid-positive-escort-to-get-infected-deliberately/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-01-13

 

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[JoePai]

And that is the major reason the Covid insurance companies are in trouble - quite simple and blatant Fraud !

[mtls2005]

Not swiping right on this story.

 

Not believable, even for thighland.

 

 

 

[Dmaxdan]

Clearly these fraudsters are now bored of throwing themselves in front of cars in an attempt to get an insurance payout. 

 

[Tropicalevo]

So some people are trying to scam some easy money.

The government should be proud of themselves.

Lead by example - and others will follow.

[me4175]

3 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

Not swiping right on this story.

 

Not believable, even for thighland.

I wonder what is so unbelievable about it?

[Puccini]

2 hours ago, me4175 said:

I wonder what is so unbelievable about it?

The childish silliness of a seasoned member on this forum writing "thighland" in this topic is unbelievable.

[cyril sneer]

good idea

 

i know of a few people who've wanted it to get time off jobs they don't like, seems fair enough 555

[swm59nj]

Could be real.  In this day and age anything is possible.  But sounds too crazy. 

[CartagenaWarlock]

Nothing new. People kill their spouses for life insurance. 65% fraud claims are undetected in the Western world. We will hear about 35% when get caught. 

[timendres]

On 1/13/2022 at 9:38 AM, JoePai said:

And that is the major reason the Covid insurance companies are in trouble - quite simple and blatant Fraud !

Maybe he prefers to get natural immunity over having to get a vaccine to board a flight?

[JayClay]

On 1/13/2022 at 4:49 PM, swm59nj said:

Could be real.  In this day and age anything is possible.  But sounds too crazy. 

There's a whole thread on here dedicated to the "catch covid deliberately" "theory"...

[tomacht8]

A Thai girl I know got paid from her insurance 200000 Baht because of her Covid infection. Quite a lot of money for many Thais. 

[Galomir]

On 1/14/2022 at 8:34 PM, tomacht8 said:

A Thai girl I know got paid from her insurance 200000 Baht because of her Covid infection. Quite a lot of money for many Thais. 

Heard of 400000. Just took 4 insurances with 100000 handout and bingo