Foreigner steals from renowned Thai designer’s store, Vatanika seeks online help (video)

[webfact]

 

Well-known fashion designer, Vatanika Patamasingha Na Ayudhaya, affectionately known as Prae, recently took to her personal Instagram account to seek help identifying a foreign man who allegedly stole glasses from her clothing store VATANIKA in Chidlom. The post, which included CCTV footage from within the store, has sparked a flurry of comments and shares across social media platforms.

The 44-second video clip shows a man, who appears to be of foreign nationality, casually browsing the store before taking a pair of glasses and placing them in his trouser pocket. He then exits the store without paying for the merchandise.

 

The text accompanying the video clip requests the person, or anyone related to the incident, to contact the VATANIKA Chidlom store as soon as possible to return the merchandise or make payment, reported Sanook.

Since Prae posted the video, there has been a significant number of comments. Many have suggested that the post should be translated into English, as the man appears to be foreign.

 

by Samantha Rose 

Picture courtesy of vatanika Instamgram

 

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[George Bowman]

38 minutes ago, webfact said:

...shows a man, who appears to be of foreign nationality, casually browsing the store...

I saw the video and 'casually browsing' did not come to mind. I would have said 'casing the joint'.

[swm59nj]

That’s what happens when some tourists or expats can barely afford anything.  They will steal

[hotchilli]

6 minutes ago, swm59nj said:

That’s what happens when some tourists or expats can barely afford anything.  They will steal

Goes for everyone, not just tourists or expats... a rather blinkered view.

[hotchilli]

17 hours ago, George Bowman said:

I saw the video and 'casually browsing' did not come to mind. I would have said 'casing the joint'.

Well he won't be able to wear that shirt in public again.

[Sig]

17 hours ago, George Bowman said:

I saw the video and 'casually browsing' did not come to mind. I would have said 'casing the joint'.

Yeah, he was definitely not there to browse. As soon as he saw those glasses, he looked around and saw an opportunity. Then, "casually browsed", likely as he was heading for the exit.
Amazing that a store with expensive goods don't have alarms at their door to detect things they leave out that are so easily pocketed.
Sure hope immigration gets ahold of this dirtbag.

[Ben Zioner]

What an anus! Please catch him and give him a 6 months stay at the "Hilton".

[Ben Zioner]

27 minutes ago, swm59nj said:

That’s what happens when some tourists or expats can barely afford anything.  They will steal

So why are they coming here?

[Stargeezr]

High end store, low level crook. Some crooks live long lives, but are still crooks. 

I hope they catch this crook, and many more that are walking around.

[KhunLA]

45 minutes ago, swm59nj said:

That’s what happens when some tourists or expats can barely afford anything.  They will steal

When does flying to TH for a holiday = poor

 

Poor people steal food, necessities.  Scum steal anything.

[Ironmike]

So now we no longer use the police to catch this <deleted> bags we go to Instagram, it's no wonder this is happening with all the Russians that have no money coming here it's only going to get worse 

[Expat Tom]

Maybe he is related to the Farang in Phuket. It could be a "Gang"!

[Mansell]

Not very bright as he didn’t notice the camera filming him. He will be found with that pretty distinctive face…..looked Russian or Eastern European to me.

[mikeymike100]

2 hours ago, swm59nj said:

That’s what happens when some tourists or expats can barely afford anything.  They will steal

That comment could apply to anyone, not tourists or expats!

[Naamblar2014]

Next headline

Foreigner launches deformation proceedings

[ravip]

If you cant afford it, live without it!

(I don't find that very difficult to do)

[brianthainess]

I presume sunglasses, maybe an early Valentine gift for his Tilak. 

Good morning we will know who you are very soon. Anybody recognize that T shirt is it a football one?

[PremiumLane]

3 hours ago, swm59nj said:

That’s what happens when some tourists or expats can barely afford anything.  They will steal

 

Designer glasses?

[thesetat]

3 hours ago, swm59nj said:

That’s what happens when some tourists or expats can barely afford anything.  They will steal

come on.. someone send this renowned Thai woman 100 baht to keep the foreigner out of trouble for stealing the display glasses ok.. haha.. 

[The Theory]

Perhaps an old bad habit, not caused by financial problems. Gets satisfied by stealing. 

[IamNoone88]

old, bald, fat. Not many around fitting that description. should be easy to find.

[Donbuie3]

Small foreigner? 

[ThaiFelix]

6 hours ago, swm59nj said:

That’s what happens when some tourists or expats can barely afford anything.  They will steal

Ive come accross a few cleptos in my life but none from memory were poor??  They did it more for attention.

[ujayujay]

Scum!

[brianthainess]

It could be that member here who wanted to get back his 10k immigration fine, by stealing and doing runners from restaurants.

[Woof999]

If anyone has some time on their hands, this is a useful site for searching out football club emblems:

 

https://worldsoccerpins.com/football-logos-library/

 

 

I've looked through all up to Germany, but now must get on with my day.

[sambum]

6 hours ago, IamNoone88 said:

old, bald, fat. Not many around fitting that description. should be easy to find.

 

"old, bald, fat"? I think you should've gone to Specsavers! 

 

Not sure I agree 100% with the "old" or "fat" bit either!

Edited January 4 by sambum

[Sydebolle]

Well, yet another pristine example of quality tourism as sought for by the tourism officials of Thailand. 

Given the 23 million tourists Thailand apparently booked for 2023 it clocks ⅓ of the Thai population so - by statistics - does this mean, that only three Thais shoplifted? 

Find him and fine him - perfectly OK - but keep this breaking "news" within the limits it belongs ;-) 

[BusyB]

10 hours ago, KhunLA said:

When does flying to TH for a holiday = poor

 

Poor people steal food, necessities.  Scum steal anything.

 

Depends.

 

Maybe he can sell the glasses to buy food with the 'revenue'. He certainly doesn't look very healthy that's for sure. Distended gut, skinny legs, bad posture. 

 

Maybe he'd be better off in the Hilton. Looks like he'd be even worse off back home on the NI pension. I know I'd rather do my shoplifting in Bangkok than Stoke-on-Trent.

 

Maybe he's got a mental issue. Who knows?

[KhunLA]

9 minutes ago, BusyB said:

 

Depends.

 

Maybe he can sell the glasses to buy food with the 'revenue'. He certainly doesn't look very healthy that's for sure. Distended gut, skinny legs, bad posture. 

 

Maybe he'd be better off in the Hilton. Looks like he'd be even worse off back home on the NI pension. I know I'd rather do my shoplifting in Bangkok than Stoke-on-Trent.

 

Maybe he's got a mental issue. Who knows?

Certainly isn't skipping any meals ... so has a little jingle in his pocket, or is he stealing food also.