Russian couple’s dine and dash attempt exposed in Phuket restaurant

[Excogitator]

16 hours ago, John Drake said:

 

You can see the male is a low IQ, bullet-headed piece of trash.

90% of russians are.. and they all vote for putin. The remaining 10% are okay.

[CANSIAM]

17 hours ago, webfact said:

 

A shameless cheating Russian couple insisted they had settled their bill at a Phuket restaurant after being accused of attempting to dine and dash. They later falsely incriminated a Thai waitress of theft but their deception was exposed by CCTV footage, forcing them to apologise and settle the bill.

 

The restaurant shared security footage of the incident on a Facebook group for local food stores in Phuket to issue a warning about the Russian couple’s dine-and-dash.

 

In the video, the Russian man was seen placing a banknote in a bill folder but then later removed it. The Russian man looked around to see if anyone noticed his action. He then asked the waitress to pick up the empty bill folder, pretending he already paid.

The waitress, Santanee, who served the foreigners that day, told Channel 3 that the couple dined at the restaurant on Saturday, March 30. Santanee said the cashier could not find the money in the folder and asked her to check with the foreign couple.

According to Santanee, the couple insisted they had already paid the bill, and the banknote might have slipped out of the folder. Santanee helped them look for the money but did not find it anywhere.

 

The couple became angry at the cashier counter and tried to blame Santanee for stealing the money. The Russian customers maintained their innocence and dared the restaurant to check the security camera.

 

Clear evidence

 

Unfortunately, the CCTV cameras at the restaurant were old models and required a technician to obtain the video file. So, the restaurant owner had to let the foreigners go but asked for their contacts.

 

After reviewing the security camera footage, it was clear that the accused couple did not pay for their meal. So, the owner sent the video to the couple and summoned them to pay the bill.

 

The foreigners agreed to pay and apologised for their actions. They said they did not expect there to be a CCTV camera at that angle. The owner recorded the video of them apologising but did not take legal action against them.

Santanee revealed she was disappointed by the Russian couple’s behaviour in an interview with Channel 3.

 

“I felt offended when they blamed me for theft. They looked down on Thai people. We provide whatever they want and do our best to fulfill their requests but it does not mean that Thais are their slaves. I almost cried at that time and was trembling. I would like to warn all waitresses and waiters to be aware of these kinds of foreign customers.”

 

Thai netizens voiced their opinions on the matter.

 

“The free visa has many problems. It only focuses on quantity, not quality. Thailand used to have a lot of good foreign tourists. I feel sorry for the country.”

 

“The prime minister is proud of it.”

 

“Good foreign tourists go to our neighbouring countries instead.”

 

“I faced the same situation. I took the foreigners to the police station but the police did nothing and let them go. They sided with the foreigners. I am tired of this.”

 

“Free visa, free trip, free food!”

 

“Foreigners know that Thai law is not that serious. Apologise and everything will be fine.”

 

by Petch Petpailin

Photo via ThaiRath

 

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-01

 

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90 day free stamps and the vast majority do not have the financial means to do so. A huge error Thailand, time to re consider entry policies for your Russian friends, wake up !!  

[Ms Tigger]

16 hours ago, Andre0720 said:

This level of selfishness.

Could end up with big problems for the waitress. Having to pay the bill herself, of criminal accusations, all that for the price of a meal.

How low can anyone go...

Not much lower than a Russian apparently!

[hotchilli]

17 hours ago, webfact said:

After reviewing the security camera footage, it was clear that the accused couple did not pay for their meal. So, the owner sent the video to the couple and summoned them to pay the bill.

 

The foreigners agreed to pay and apologised for their actions. They said they did not expect there to be a CCTV camera at that angle. The owner recorded the video of them apologising but did not take legal action against them.

Why not, they blatantly tried to rob you?

[hotchilli]

17 hours ago, webfact said:

“The free visa has many problems. It only focuses on quantity, not quality. Thailand used to have a lot of good foreign tourists. I feel sorry for the country.”

T.A.T only see numbers not quality.

[ronster]

Can't believe the restaurant done nothing and let them go with an apology and payment. 

Obviously doesn't want the word to get around what happened as they think it will scare their other russian customers away .

Money wins !! 🙈

[tonypattaya]

They were prepared to tarnish the reputation of an innocent waitress.
They should be exposed to the full weight of the law, with a minimum of withdrawing their visas and expelling them from Thailand.

[newbee2022]

18 hours ago, webfact said:

The free visa has many problems. It only focuses on quantity, not quality. Thailand used to have a lot of good foreign tourists. I feel sorry for the country.”

 

I agree 100%. ❤️

[itsari]

15 hours ago, rexpotter said:

This was normal behaviour in Bali where I just left, due to them.They stole from the small mom and pop grocery shops, and they were well known for running off without paying for their bills at restaurants. In fact they had to start making people pay in advance because of them.

Mcdonalds demand you pay in advance .

Perhaps the company were protecting themselves from Russian customers.

[ChipButty]

14 minutes ago, itsari said:

Mcdonalds demand you pay in advance .

Perhaps the company were protecting themselves from Russian customers.

Many of the fast food joints you have to pay upfront, This nonsense is going on more than we know, 

[mikeymike100]

18 hours ago, Mavideol said:

what else to say... the unelected PM wanted quality tourists, he did everything and anything to get them here, people in Phuket were happy when some arrived, they claimed their business was booming, all happy and smiley.... now deal with it

Yes, when you pray for rain, you have to deal with the mud too!

[ChipButty]

We have a good friend he's Thai and he has a couple of nice trendy restaurants Thai/Chinese style, he is getting sick of farangs causing problems, They will order food eat it all then start complaining, or that is not exactly as the photo in menu, 

I told him to start charging when they place their order, if they don't like it then go, 

[IAMHERE]

Makes me think  this isn't the first time they've done this con.

 

Makes me consider if the police have  been ordered to leave  the Russians alone. 

[b3pur]

It's bullsh-t should be arrested put in jail for theft and then deported! It's because they are Russian! Thailand is scared of Putin!!

[RobU]

It's not as if dining out here is particularly expensive. If they can afford to travel here they should be able to afford to pay for services or simply buy street food

[Iron Tongue]

Not unexpected of a people who invade countries and steal the toilets out of homes as gifts to their mothers.

[fredwiggy]

17 hours ago, rexpotter said:

Obviously you are Russian. Maybe you are a better class than them, but there are just too many low class subhumans from that country, its shocking.

Again I'm really amazed at the ignorance shown here by those who are supposedly in their 60's and above. Goes to show people do not change their character after age 30. Judging a race or nationality because of the actions of a few, and in this case, two selfish, cheap thieves, is always wrong. I'm sure there are Russians on this forum that do not appreciate hearing this, and of course , there are many that hate many or all people different than their own. And we wonder why there are so many problems worldwide. I see one making a stupid remark, and worse, see others standing by them, instead of chastising them for their hate.

 

Not all Russians want Putin in, and are afraid to say otherwise. The same goes for all disturbed but powerful leaders. Voters make mistakes, believing the lies the politicians say before election. A lot of smart Americans voted for Trump, but are slowly seeing the error of their ways. Sadly, many never will.

[Thingamabob]

The TAT are favouring quantity over quality. Big mistake.

[BerndD]

This is the reason:

 

[smew]

Cheats and crooks, is the russian style coming from the very top , coming from their president, so no wonder if he can then every russian citizen is allowed. Land of mafias big and small 

[Peterphuket]

Matter of trying and persisting with maximum brutality, where do we know that from....Putin was the name you say?

[smew]

23 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Again I'm really amazed at the ignorance shown here by those who are supposedly in their 60's and above. Goes to show people do not change their character after age 30. Judging a race or nationality because of the actions of a few, and in this case, two selfish, cheap thieves, is always wrong. I'm sure there are Russians on this forum that do not appreciate hearing this, and of course , there are many that hate many or all people different than their own. And we wonder why there are so many problems worldwide. I see one making a stupid remark, and worse, see others standing by them, instead of chastising them for their hate.

 

Not all Russians want Putin in, and are afraid to say otherwise. The same goes for all disturbed but powerful leaders. Voters make mistakes, believing the lies the politicians say before election. A lot of smart Americans voted for Trump, but are slowly seeing the error of their ways. Sadly, many never will.

You are wrong, they are all crooks, just the scale of their crookedness is different. Their motto is: if you are stupid enough to be taken advantage of , then you deserve it. 

[ignore it]

Dudes wearing matching t-shirts and shorts are always suspicious. 

[fredwiggy]

2 minutes ago, smew said:

You are wrong, they are all crooks, just the scale of their crookedness is different. Their motto is: if you are stupid enough to be taken advantage of , then you deserve it. 

Actually, I'm right. As history has shown, most of our world's troubles are centered around hate. Greed, lies, jealousy, misunderstandings all factor in this hate, and it's taught in childhood, by irresponsible, hateful and or abusive parents who do not know any better. How many Russians do you actually personally know? Maybe three or four? And you call all of them thieves because others have told you they are, by the actions of a few, or because you hate Russians because they have hurt you personally? I think you, and many others here, either do not care or don't understand that you yourself are being judged here, by those who aren't prejudiced, hateful, jealous, or ignorant.

[crazykopite]

Lesson to waiters always check money is there before leaving the customer table I wonder how many times they have used this trick

[Bangkok Barry]

20 hours ago, webfact said:

"They looked down on Thai people. We provide whatever they want and do our best to fulfill their requests but it does not mean that Thais are their slaves.

 

It has absolutely nothing to do with looking down on Thai people or treating them as slaves. It has everything with the Russian couple being low-lifes that Thailand is so skilled at attracting.

[Bangkok Barry]

4 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

As history has shown, most of our world's troubles are centered around hate. Greed, lies, jealousy, misunderstandings all factor in this hate, and it's taught in childhood, by irresponsible, hateful and or abusive parents who do not know any better.

 

As history has shown, most of the world's troubles are centered around religion and artificial borders recognized only by humans and no-one and nothing else.

[fredwiggy]

2 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

As history has shown, most of the world's troubles are centered around religion and artificial borders recognized only by humans and no-one and nothing else.

As history has shown, most of our world's troubles are centered around hate. Greed, lies, jealousy, misunderstandings all factor in this hate, and it's taught in childhood, by irresponsible, hateful and or abusive parents who do not know any better.

[Bangkok Barry]

59 minutes ago, b3pur said:

Thailand is scared of Putin!!

 

It's because Thailand is friends with Putin. Read the news.

[Expat Tom]

There are rude, insonsideate, dishonest, cheating people from all countries. When I see an American misbehaving I want to PERSONALLY have a conversation with the miscreant. I am used that other expats feel the same.

Even thought there a scumbags from every country, Russia seem to have far more than their share. 

Unfortunately, some highly  placed groups in Thailand see only money,money,money. 

Well, you wanted the Russian....you got the Russians. Sadly, for me it is just one more item to consider when

making my potential exit plan from Thailand.