Report Koh Phi Phi Tip Theft: Bar Owner Shares CCTV Footage of Foreign Tourists

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Photo via Facebook/ Big Thanee Suksrimuang

 

In a startling incident on Koh Phi Phi, a bar owner publicly exposed four foreign tourists who attempted to pilfer money from a tip box. Thanee Suksrimuang, the owner, posted CCTV footage of the embarrassing episode on his Facebook page, igniting a wave of public reaction.

 

The video shows the incident, which occurred in April, capturing a woman clad in a red top removing the tip box from a counter. She passed it to her friends, seeming to encourage them to take the money. Although one man returned the box, another helped her extract money. A vigilant bar worker, noticing the activity, confronted the group, demanding they return the cash.

 

In his Facebook post on 10 May, Thanee questioned the tourists' motives, pondering whether they were engaging in mischief or seriously attempting theft. His post prompted strong reactions from Thai netizens, with many expressing dissatisfaction with foreign tourists' perception of Thailand and its vigilance.

 

Comments ranged from criticism of the tourists' carelessness to demands for more severe consequences. Notably, there was no police involvement, likely because the tourists returned the money after being confronted. Despite this, the incident has sparked conversation about perceptions of Thailand's security infrastructure and the behaviour of some foreign visitors.

 

Thanee's decision to share the footage has placed a spotlight on the event, pushing discussions around tourist conduct and local responses to such incidents. While the incident did not escalate legally, it serves as a reminder of the cultural clash and expectations encountered in tourist-heavy areas like Koh Phi Phi.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-13

 

 

[G Rex]

I'll give you a tip - don't steal from the tip box  (especially under the cctv camera!)

[Hummin]

Im disappointed no nationality mentioned 

[Gottfrid]

That´s a new low