A Russian tourist had a close call when he inadvertently left his iPhone in a taxi on his way to Phuket International Airport last Friday. The tourist, whose identity remains undisclosed, was able to retrieve his phone in a nick of time before his flight back to Russia took off, all thanks to the combined efforts of the Phuket Tourist Police and an unnamed taxi driver.

 

The incident unfolded around 7.40pm when the Russian man, attending the airport with his family, realised that his iPhone was no longer in his possession. He quickly deduced that the device must have been left behind in the cab that had transported them to the airport.

 

Seeking help, he approached the Phuket Tourist Police and Phuket Tourist Assistance Center (TAC Phuket) officials stationed at the airport and informed them that he had booked the taxi through the inDriver app. This application is currently unrecognised officially by the Department of Land Transport (DLT) and the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO).

 

by Mitch Connor

Photo: Phuket Tourist Police

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-11-06

 

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A made up story, a Russian leaving Phuket? Can't be true.

1 hour ago, webfact said:

was able to retrieve his phone in a nick of time before his flight back to Russia took off

after he turned it on he found an email from his local military draft office... 

A troll post and the replies contravening our Community Standards have been removed.

Hope the taxi got fuel money and a tip…. 

incident unfolded...quickly deduced...seeking help....

 

Seriously, who writes this drivel?