Popular Post webfact Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 Patong –A Swedish man was arrested after he allegedly exchanged counterfeit Euro currency in Patong. The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that on Monday (February 26th) at 1:40 P.M. they were notified by a staffer at an exchange booth in Soi Saen Sabai on the Phang Mueang Sai Gor Road that a man was trying to exchange counterfeit money. They rushed to the exchange booth and found a Swedish man still there. The staffer told police that the Swedish man had tried to use counterfeit Euro currency to exchange for Thai Baht. The Swedish man was taken to the Patong Police Station legal action. By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-02-28 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post flyingtlger Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 Seems like a lot of this happening in Thailand lately. Don't these dummies read the news??? 2 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 The thing about Thailand is when a foreigner commits any crime the Thai's immediately call the police 191 and the police will be on the scene within minutes because they are always nearby and on motorbikes ... and thai's like seeing foreigners being arrested. Where as in other countries, yes ... they will call the police, but because of all the bureaucracy and call transfers to the correct department and police station and then to an officer in charge, by the time the police know where to go to investigate, and with traffic it could take up to 30-60 minutes later to arrive. 2 8 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BananaGuy Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 Sloppy reporting, again … How many ‘counterfeit’ notes? One or two notes? He’s probably a victim not a perp. A whole bunch of notes? He’s maybe dishonest and maybe dumb … those FX places check notes like hawks. 6 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack61 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 These money changers scrutinise foreign currency pretty well. I tried with 4 different changers to exchange a USD100 note and they all rejected it for the same reason. A tiny print defect on the top edge. Even when it was mixed with other notes they all picked up on it and refused to accept it. The note was legit and the defect was hardly noticeable so it comes as no surprise this guy was apprehended 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post namatjira Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 You can buy a small pen size blue light that detects counterfeit money at DIY shops in Thailand for about 50 baht, powered by small round batteries you can see UV markers in the notes and in your passport.....Worth having one 2 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AhFarangJa Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 38 minutes ago, Zack61 said: These money changers scrutinise foreign currency pretty well. I tried with 4 different changers to exchange a USD100 note and they all rejected it for the same reason. A tiny print defect on the top edge. Even when it was mixed with other notes they all picked up on it and refused to accept it. The note was legit and the defect was hardly noticeable so it comes as no surprise this guy was apprehended Keep it, it could be worth more in a few years if it is flawed... 1 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post neeray Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 29 minutes ago, BananaGuy said: Sloppy reporting, again … How many ‘counterfeit’ notes? One or two notes? He’s probably a victim not a perp. A whole bunch of notes? He’s maybe dishonest and maybe dumb … those FX places check notes like hawks. You may be right. Once here in Canada, I withdrew $500 at one of the big banks, all in twenties. I was at a casino and the machines wouldn't accept the notes. An attendant took me to the cash counter. They took me to a back room and treated me like a criminal. Some of the twenties from the bank were counterfeit, not all of them. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 1 hour ago, flyingtlger said: Seems like a lot of this happening in Thailand lately. Don't these dummies read the news??? They think their counterfeit money is too good to be traced. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) 2 hours ago, flyingtlger said: Seems like a lot of this happening in Thailand lately. Don't these dummies read the news??? A lot? Edited February 28 by roo860 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david555 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) 50 minutes ago, namatjira said: You can buy a small pen size blue light that detects counterfeit money at DIY shops in Thailand for about 50 baht, powered by small round batteries you can see UV markers in the notes and in your passport.....Worth having one I have sauch one many years , it has a UV light and a metal strip reader who give a beep for a correct Euro bill , probably exist for $ or U.K. pound too https://www.amazon.com.be/-/en/Safescan-35-Counterfeit-Detection-Verification/dp/B002IT17SU?language=en_GB Edited February 28 by david555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, BananaGuy said: Sloppy reporting, again … How many ‘counterfeit’ notes? One or two notes? He’s probably a victim not a perp. A whole bunch of notes? He’s maybe dishonest and maybe dumb … those FX places check notes like hawks. I have to agree. If he is a counterfeiter he is certainly a very stupid one. If I was trying to pass counterfeit bill I certainly not go to a place where they have special machines to check bills. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thonburi-tales Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 2 hours ago, steven100 said: The thing about Thailand is when a foreigner commits any crime the Thai's immediately call the police 191 and the police will be on the scene within minutes because they are always nearby and on motorbikes ... and thai's like seeing foreigners being arrested. Where as in other countries, yes ... they will call the police, but because of all the bureaucracy and call transfers to the correct department and police station and then to an officer in charge, by the time the police know where to go to investigate, and with traffic it could take up to 30-60 minutes later to arrive. Assuming of course the cops arent gambling or engaged in activities at a local brothel. The corner booth near my place is supposed to have bike cops but you rarely spot them thesedays. They never do any traffic enforcement. Cops are lazy in LOS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbee2022 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 4 hours ago, webfact said: Patong –A Swedish man was arrested after he allegedly exchanged counterfeit Euro currency in Patong. The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that on Monday (February 26th) at 1:40 P.M. they were notified by a staffer at an exchange booth in Soi Saen Sabai on the Phang Mueang Sai Gor Road that a man was trying to exchange counterfeit money. They rushed to the exchange booth and found a Swedish man still there. The staffer told police that the Swedish man had tried to use counterfeit Euro currency to exchange for Thai Baht. The Swedish man was taken to the Patong Police Station legal action. By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-02-28 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe Buy a better proper printer I'd say...🥳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 I think he is pointing to the tenth floor 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 3 hours ago, Zack61 said: The note was legit and the defect was hardly noticeable a collectors item? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Toby1947 Posted February 28 Popular Post Share Posted February 28 SALE. Genuine UK £50 notes £3 each, taking orders now. How many do you want. Regards Reg & Ron. 🤣😂🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Not funny if you are slipped some dodgy notes when out wandering, you can only plead that they were given to you, all 10.000 of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujayujay Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 4 hours ago, steven100 said: The thing about Thailand is when a foreigner commits any crime the Thai's immediately call the police 191 and the police will be on the scene within minutes because they are always nearby and on motorbikes ... and thai's like seeing foreigners being arrested. Where as in other countries, yes ... they will call the police, but because of all the bureaucracy and call transfers to the correct department and police station and then to an officer in charge, by the time the police know where to go to investigate, and with traffic it could take up to 30-60 minutes later to arrive. ...."..thai's like seeing foreigners being arrested".... I like too, criminal foreigners being arrestet....what else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolgeoff Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Happening alot recently,I also notice that they check every note and old us bills will not be accepted.500 euro note was cancelled i think to stop fraud and money laundrying too.Apart from showing passport to exchange you will not get away with it in thailand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cabradelmar Posted February 28 Popular Post Share Posted February 28 Well, if there is one thing Thais know, it's what money looks and feels like (all denominations). You might want to try that trick somewheres else. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post IamNoone88 Posted February 28 Popular Post Share Posted February 28 Once the Government's push through digital currencies it will take care of counterfeiting ... and your tax, what you pay, when you pay, whether you can even keep your "money", where you spend it and basically your financial freedom. You will wish for the good old stories of counterfeit operators and look back with fond nostalgia on the good old days. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Swift Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 6 hours ago, flyingtlger said: Seems like a lot of this happening in Thailand lately. Don't these dummies read the news??? You ask if dummies read news? Your question answers itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey611 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 There is a large amount of gold in the picture. Is that counterfeit as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Swift Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, bristolgeoff said: Happening alot recently,I also notice that they check every note and old us bills will not be accepted.500 euro note was cancelled i think to stop fraud and money laundrying too.Apart from showing passport to exchange you will not get away with it in thailand QR scan payment solves all problems with money and payments. Too bad countries like the US are sticking to the stone age in that regard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 6 hours ago, steven100 said: The thing about Thailand is when a foreigner commits any crime the Thai's immediately call the police 191 and the police will be on the scene within minutes because they are always nearby and on motorbikes ... and thai's like seeing foreigners being arrested. Where as in other countries, yes ... they will call the police, but because of all the bureaucracy and call transfers to the correct department and police station and then to an officer in charge, by the time the police know where to go to investigate, and with traffic it could take up to 30-60 minutes later to arrive. Good grief. What an utter load of tripe. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 4 hours ago, Thonburi-tales said: Assuming of course the cops arent gambling or engaged in activities at a local brothel. The corner booth near my place is supposed to have bike cops but you rarely spot them thesedays. They never do any traffic enforcement. Cops are lazy in LOS. Thanks for the recycled tropes. Much appreciated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) 6 minutes ago, NanLaew said: Good grief. What an utter load of tripe. Excuse me mr SA 😂 Edited February 28 by steven100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 5 minutes ago, NanLaew said: Thanks for the recycled tropes. Much appreciated. Oh dear. What nonsense .... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew65 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 6 hours ago, Zack61 said: These money changers scrutinise foreign currency pretty well. I tried with 4 different changers to exchange a USD100 note and they all rejected it for the same reason. A tiny print defect on the top edge. Even when it was mixed with other notes they all picked up on it and refused to accept it. The note was legit and the defect was hardly noticeable so it comes as no surprise this guy was apprehended When I used to travel to Cambodia a lot I used to only take $50 & $20 notes with me, never $100. Not sure if they didn't want 100's because it took so many smaller notes to change, or they didn't have sufficient smaller notes to change it, or worries about counterfeits. That's my tip for travellers to Cambodia, never take $100's with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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