Former sailor allegedly runs hotel auction scam, causing 3 million baht losses

[snoop1130]

 

Nearly 200 people accused a former Thai sailor of running a hotel auction scam that caused more than 3 million baht in losses.

 

Renowned Thai lawyer Ronnarong Kaewphet, accompanied by 20 representatives of the victims, visited the headquarters of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, to file a complaint against a former sailor and his company regarding the hotel auction scam.

 

Ronnarong revealed that each victim was enticed by the sailor’s company to participate in an online auction offering stays in luxury or five-star hotels in Thailand. The auctions were conducted on the company’s Facebook page, which boasted more than 1.3 million followers.

 

The auction allowed each participant to book a high-end hotel at a low price. The Facebook page administrator set the hotel rate at a cheap price of around 2,500 baht or less, and the auction usually ended at a price of around 6,000 baht, which was still much cheaper compared to the original price of 17,000 to 18,000 baht per night.

 

However, all the bidders ended up in trouble during their stays. They were unable to stay in their dream hotels due to various excuses given by the company. Some were moved to cheaper hotels or were charged more during their stay.

 

By Petch Petpailin

Caption: Photo via Facebook/ ฅนมีสี

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-11-30

 

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[nobodysfriend]

If it sounds too good to be true , it probably is .

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

However, all the bidders ended up in trouble during their stays. They were unable to stay in their dream hotels due to various excuses given by the company. Some were moved to cheaper hotels or were charged more during their stay

All a misunderstanding.

[stratocaster]

Reminds me of the German gentleman who rented a 4 star hotel in Pattaya on a three year lease, and sold all the rooms on a lifetime timeshare basis.

[jacko45k]

2 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

All a misunderstanding.

Simpler than that, all a scam!

[mikebell]

A former sailor.  Did he retire on the proceeds or was he pushed?

[brianthainess]

Hallo Sailor. 

[Emdog]

I really do question editorial decisions.... keep mentioning he once was a sailor... SO WHAT? Has 100% absolutely NOTHING to do with the story. Nothing. Thanks, I needed that....

[nauseus]

On 12/1/2023 at 10:42 AM, brianthainess said:

Hallo Sailor. 

 

You are awful!

[d4dang]

8 hours ago, nauseus said:

 

You are awful!

Why did he join the Navy? He loved seamen.