Dutch tourist allegedly escapes bills and steals from many Phuket hotels

[Bundooman]

On 12/24/2024 at 4:27 AM, terryofcrete said:

You need to stop taking whatever it is makes you post the likes of that ! 

Stupid response!

[bradiston]

3 hours ago, MangoKorat said:

I thought AirbnB's were banned???

In my case it was a while before they brought in that ruling. Only prohibited under certain circumstances now I believe. Less than 30 day let's I think.

[captpkapoor]

Quality WESTERN tourist. 

[terryofcrete]

17 hours ago, Bundooman said:

Stupid response!

Stupid OP....

[bokningar]

On 12/23/2024 at 7:24 PM, MalcolmB said:

If the thais keep giving easy visas to people from these countries this is what will happen.

The Netherlands you mean?

[BKKKevin]

On 12/26/2024 at 9:05 AM, captpkapoor said:

Quality WESTERN tourist. 

 

[bristolgeoff]

From my experience check in passport and pay first,never pay later.Why has he got away with it for so long, and no one is looking for him after the first time

[wombat]

er...confused asks...they have a copy of his passport, dont they?

[CLUBBER]

On 12/23/2024 at 7:24 AM, MalcolmB said:

If the thais keep giving easy visas to people from these countries this is what will happen.

You mean countries like India China and Russia

[MalcolmB]

On 12/31/2024 at 3:19 AM, CLUBBER said:

You mean countries like India China and Russia

No, the Dutch have a reputation for not wanting to pay.

[Patong2021]

On 12/23/2024 at 5:12 AM, Tropicalevo said:

Sadly, that is become more and more common.

AirBnb invariably sides with the guest - not the host.

The guest is their customer. The host is their supplier.

 

This story relates to hotels, not Air BnBs. If the  room is not prepaid, properly managed hotels will take a deposit at booking or upon registration. The deposit is released at checkout.

 

Air BnB does not side with the guest,  The AirBnB customer has to make a case backed up with documentation. When AirBnB  supports the customer, it is with good reason. For example, violating Air BnB codes, spycams, failing to honour a booking.

 

The host has multiple protections under the Host guarantee program. The host also has the option of  taking a deposit prior to  booking and occupancy. No different than a hotel deposit requirement.

 

Many of the people who complain about their treatment as a n Air BnB host did not do their homework and understand their obligations as a host. More often than not the Air BnB host will have misrepresented the property. If Air BnB was such a ripoff, it would not be as successful as it is, nor would their be tens of thousands of participants. Yes, their are some bad customers. That's why the prudent host requires a deposit.