Honesty prevails: Seafood restaurant staff’s noble act returns lost fortune to tourists

[webfact]

In a heartwarming twist of fate, a group of tourists, seemingly from the Middle East, narrowly escaped a financial catastrophe after leaving behind a bag loaded with 9,275 Dirhams and 105 US Dollars, totalling around 100,000 baht at the renowned Moom Aroi seafood restaurant in the Na Kluea area.

 

On the evening of December 13, two women and two men unintentionally left their fortunes under table number 192. The heroes of this tale emerge in the form of Moom Aroi’s dedicated staff, specifically Sonya Kayandee, a waitress from Myanmar. Discovering the forgotten treasure the next day, Sonya promptly reported the find to the restaurant director.

 

Upon reviewing CCTV footage, it was confirmed that the bag indeed belonged to the tourists who had dined the previous night. Astonishingly, despite the substantial sum, no one had reached out to reclaim the lost currency. Demonstrating commendable ethics, the restaurant decided to entrust the bag to the local authorities in the hope that the police could reunite the money with its rightful owners.

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-12-19

 

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[Olav Seglem]

Im not qiite sure on opinion here:

On one hand:

Very nice of involved people.

On the other:

Honesty should be natural by people...

And no 3:

Feel like "media" say:

"This is beyond expextations and great, unexpected news, good gor Thailand".

Meybe thats the saddest :-)

 

[Crossy]

Do they really think the BiB will be attempting to find the owners?

 

They will be hoping the owners don't come to claim of course.

 

Cynical? Moi? Never!

[jacko45k]

My this tale has grown, it was the result of a simple, honest Burmese serving girl, now we have quite a crowd lining up for a pat on the back. No opportunity wasted I guess, including that of publicity for a restaurant. 

[PETERTHEEATER]

Why is this story repeated? There does not appear to be an update on the original report of a few days ago.

[KannikaP]

20 hours ago, webfact said:

In a heartwarming twist of fate, a group of tourists, seemingly from the Middle East, narrowly escaped a financial catastrophe after leaving behind a bag loaded with 9,275 Dirhams and 105 US Dollars, totalling around 100,000 baht at the renowned Moom Aroi seafood restaurant in the Na Kluea area.

 

On the evening of December 13, two women and two men unintentionally left their fortunes under table number 192. The heroes of this tale emerge in the form of Moom Aroi’s dedicated staff, specifically Sonya Kayandee, a waitress from Myanmar. Discovering the forgotten treasure the next day, Sonya promptly reported the find to the restaurant director.

 

Upon reviewing CCTV footage, it was confirmed that the bag indeed belonged to the tourists who had dined the previous night. Astonishingly, despite the substantial sum, no one had reached out to reclaim the lost currency. Demonstrating commendable ethics, the restaurant decided to entrust the bag to the local authorities in the hope that the police could reunite the money with its rightful owners.

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-12-19

 

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[KannikaP]

AED 9275 = Bht 88161, USD 105 = Bht 3665, totalling Bht 91826.

Where does the Bht 100,000 come from please?

[steven100]

honest Thailand ...   

[jacko45k]

26 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

AED 9275 = Bht 88161, USD 105 = Bht 3665, totalling Bht 91826.

Where does the Bht 100,000 come from please?

Would you have felt more comfortable with the odd amount of 91826, rather than rounding up by 9% to 100k? It did say AROUND 100,000 baht.....

[klauskunkel]

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On December 15, the bag found its way to the Bang Lamung Police Station, where an investigating officer expressed gratitude for the rare display of honesty. Armed with CCTV evidence, the officer pledged to track down the tourists and facilitate the reunion with their lost funds, reported Pattaya Mail.

… and that is where the story ended, with a pledge 5 days ago, na khap...

[actonion]

That's  2 lost fortunes found   this week , usually found on the back seat of a Bangkok taxi

[brianthainess]

Honesty prevails: Seafood restaurant staff’s noble act returns lost fortune to tourists. 

Another fake headline, the tourists still have not had their money returned, I don't see any update to say they have.

[KannikaP]

1 hour ago, jacko45k said:

Would you have felt more comfortable with the odd amount of 91826, rather than rounding up by 9% to 100k? It did say AROUND 100,000 baht.....

I wish every 92 quid I have is rounded up to 100.

[Nickcage49]

Why were they carrying that much money? Something stinks.

[spidermike007]

An act of nobility and honesty on the part of both the waitress and the owner of the restaurant. Not sure how often this would happen in the US, Russia, or many other nations. Many locals here are very kind hearted. Same applies to many Burmese workers here.

[CanadaSam]

The story would be complete if it mentioned the money returned to the owners.

[herfiehandbag]

Copper looks like he has suddenly started to believe in Santa Claus!

[Dickie Dee]

On 12/19/2023 at 12:17 PM, Olav Seglem said:

Im not qiite sure on opinion here:

On one hand:

Very nice of involved people.

On the other:

Honesty should be natural by people...

And no 3:

Feel like "media" say:

"This is beyond expextations and great, unexpected news, good gor Thailand".

Meybe thats the saddest :-)

 

 

On 12/20/2023 at 8:09 AM, KannikaP said:

AED 9275 = Bht 88161, USD 105 = Bht 3665, totalling Bht 91826.

Where does the Bht 100,000 come from please?

Thai Maid stole $1000 USD from my room. This is more of a Thai oddity, than the norm. Another room they went through suitcase stole Viagra….

[actonion]

This is becoming  unbelievable now, ....this is the  Third case this week,    lost,  misplaced, cash that  is normally  left on the back Seat of a  Bangkok Taxi............ normally  reported by Tourist Authority of Thailand  !!