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In Rayong, Thailand, a 53-year-old Russian man named Mark caused a commotion at a local food stall. Owner Yupaporn, 35, called the police after Mark drank beer without paying and tried giving away more for free.

 

The incident unfolded at Yupaporn's som tum stall on Road 4006, where Mark picked a beer from her fridge. After drinking, he joined a group nearby and later attempted to take more beers for them. When denied, an argument ensued, with Mark coming uncomfortably close to Yupaporn, making her feel threatened.

 

 

When the police arrived, Mark was heavily intoxicated and couldn’t communicate due to a language barrier. Using a translation app, Mark explained he was a retired Russian officer and was living in Thailand with his wife, who recently left him alone.

 

Mark told police he had money to pay and wanted to treat the nearby group as well. However, the misunderstanding escalated, leading to his arrest. The police took him to the station to sober up before further questioning. There’s no update on whether Mark settled the bill with Yupaporn, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-02-28

 

 

Let's take his word for it. He didn't know she wanted him to pay before doing more rounds 

7 minutes ago, altayvan said:

Let's take his word for it. He didn't know she wanted him to pay before doing more rounds 

While I cant vouch for him,  we ¹have a cafe and have had the same issues. They are used to just walking in and going to the beer fridge and taking whatever beer they plan to drink without asking or saying anything. While some are trying to pull a fast one, many are just doing what they do back home as thats what they are used to doing. After I talked to them it hasn't happened again but I've seen it at other resturaunts. They have zero cultural awareness and their demeanor comes off arrogantly probably as thats what life is like at home. 

It happened to me too. I became the centre of attention for a few minutes after I attempted to take my next beer from the fridge, not thinking much of it and the bartender was busy.

Cannot be many licensed som tum stalls on Road 4006    😎

14 hours ago, Dan O said:

While I cant vouch for him,  we ¹have a cafe and have had the same issues. They are used to just walking in and going to the beer fridge and taking whatever beer they plan to drink without asking or saying anything. While some are trying to pull a fast one, many are just doing what they do back home as thats what they are used to doing. After I talked to them it hasn't happened again but I've seen it at other resturaunts. They have zero cultural awareness and their demeanor comes off arrogantly probably as thats what life is like at home. 

 

My local restaurant has been struggling and on a minimum staffing level.

There is the owner, who cooks, and a kitchen helper.

The restaurant does a lot of food delivery meals but the place itself is usually empty, so when I go in, I always help myself to the beer rather than interrupt the owner from cooking the meals.

When the owner has a moment, she will come and say hi and ask me what I want.

After 20+ years of eating there, she knows that I will pay.

Best pad krapow moo ever.

Russian officer... Used to grab everything for free in Ukraine..

TIT

 

ok today and tomorrow. Not today

2 hours ago, PoorSucker said:

Russian officer... Used to grab everything for free in Ukraine..

 

Now that is POTUS who wants to grab.

Enough is enough!

 

 

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Mark explained he was a retired Russian officer and was living in Thailand with his wife, who recently left him alone.

I can understand why...

Stealing at warfront.

 

As well as in the Land of Smile.

 

Empire of the Bandits.

 

 

Sounds like the poor guy thought it was normal to help yourself then settle up at the end, only to end up being arrested.

 

Perhaps Yupaporn was super smiley and friendly and he thought he was safe to relax and enjoy himself.

 

The smile soon fades when things don't go the right way...  😓

On 2/28/2025 at 11:05 AM, snoop1130 said:

There’s no update on whether Mark settled the bill with Yupaporn, reported The Thaiger.

 He will if he don't want to get  deported with IDC etc.

On 2/28/2025 at 7:05 PM, snoop1130 said:

Mark explained he was a retired Russian officer

Better known as AWOL.