Foreign Couple’s Haircut Scam at Koh Phangan Salon

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture captured from CCTV

 

A couple believed to be Pakistani, avoided paying for a haircut at a Koh Phangan salon in what was uncovered as a scam, after CCTV footage exposed their deception.

 

The incident took place at Neptune Salon on 21 February between 20:00 and 20:50. Salon owner Kanjana Matura reported that the couple caused a scene over the haircut length, with the husband insisting on a shorter cut while his wife protested continuously.

 

After the service was completed, the couple enacted what appeared to be a premeditated escape plan. CCTV footage revealed the husband displaying an empty wallet before the pair stormed out, falsely claiming dissatisfaction with the haircut. Moments later, they were seen laughing together outside the establishment and the wife handing the husband back his money.

 

“The footage when reviewed later, clearly showed their wallet was empty when they pretended to pay, and they were seen laughing together after leaving the salon,” Matura told reporters. She later shared the incident on her Facebook page, ‘Karn Karnjana,’ to warn other local businesses.

 

The scam involved evading payment of a 500-baht haircut fee. Local authorities have been alerted, and business owners on the island are advised to remain vigilant against similar deceptive tactics.

 

-- 2025-02-23

 

[Gottfrid]

Moore quality tourism! They get exactly like they want.

[Harrisfan]

Prices are listed on the glass

[hotchilli]

On 2/23/2025 at 5:16 AM, Georgealbert said:

After the service was completed, the couple enacted what appeared to be a premeditated escape plan. CCTV footage revealed the husband displaying an empty wallet before the pair stormed out, falsely claiming dissatisfaction with the haircut. Moments later, they were seen laughing together outside the establishment and the wife handing the husband back his money

I hope they find them, detain them for an extended period of time in a detention centre, then deport them. See if they are still laughing.

[TheFishman1]

The police should definitely find these two people make them pay double keep them in jail for a day and see if they laugh and think that’s funny TIT

[Mike_Hunt]

  The average Thai person is not living high off the hog.  These people are horrible.

[Stiddle Mump]

This brings the character of Pakistani people into focus. I can assure the hairdresser that they are not all like that.

 

Personally, I wouldn't pay 500 baht for something you can do yerself. Same with dentists and chiropodists. Cut yer own hair, and give the saved 500 baht to a street beggar.

[newbee2022]

On 2/23/2025 at 5:16 AM, Georgealbert said:

 

Picture captured from CCTV

 

A couple believed to be Pakistani, avoided paying for a haircut at a Koh Phangan salon in what was uncovered as a scam, after CCTV footage exposed their deception.

 

The incident took place at Neptune Salon on 21 February between 20:00 and 20:50. Salon owner Kanjana Matura reported that the couple caused a scene over the haircut length, with the husband insisting on a shorter cut while his wife protested continuously.

 

 

After the service was completed, the couple enacted what appeared to be a premeditated escape plan. CCTV footage revealed the husband displaying an empty wallet before the pair stormed out, falsely claiming dissatisfaction with the haircut. Moments later, they were seen laughing together outside the establishment and the wife handing the husband back his money.

 

“The footage when reviewed later, clearly showed their wallet was empty when they pretended to pay, and they were seen laughing together after leaving the salon,” Matura told reporters. She later shared the incident on her Facebook page, ‘Karn Karnjana,’ to warn other local businesses.

 

The scam involved evading payment of a 500-baht haircut fee. Local authorities have been alerted, and business owners on the island are advised to remain vigilant against similar deceptive tactics.

 

-- 2025-02-23

 

Now Thailand reap what they sow.

[Harrisfan]

7 minutes ago, Stiddle Mump said:

This brings the character of Pakistani people into focus. I can assure the hairdresser that they are not all like that.

 

Personally, I wouldn't pay 500 baht for something you can do yerself. Same with dentists and chiropodists. Cut yer own hair, and give the saved 500 baht to a street beggar.

You do your own dental work?

[Stiddle Mump]

3 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

You do your own dental work?

Certainly do. Can't stand dentists. Don't trust them Especially lady dentists.

[thesetat]

On 2/23/2025 at 5:16 AM, Georgealbert said:

The scam involved evading payment of a 500-baht haircut fee.

Am not saying the foreigners should be arrested or questioned by the police. That is obvious. But the haircut shop owner also needs to be questioned. 500 baht for a man's haircut it the highest price i have ever seen. Even in salons you can get a haircut for less than 300 baht. Outrageous!

[Peterphuket]

1 hour ago, Stiddle Mump said:

This brings the character of Pakistani people into focus. I can assure the hairdresser that they are not all like that.

 

Personally, I wouldn't pay 500 baht for something you can do yerself. Same with dentists and chiropodists. Cut yer own hair, and give the saved 500 baht to a street beggar.

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[phetphet]

I wonder what made them think they were Pakistani. 

[outsidetrader]

I get mine cut for bht40 plus 40bht for a shave in Buriram .All are professionals and never a problem. That even cheaper than the 3 decades ago price in Pattaya (50bht).Yes ,I have a full head of hair .

 

[ChipButty]

Who's robbing who here? 500 baht? even in Phuket 250 at most, a local barber will be 120 baht, since covid my wife does mine, she does a great job,