Video Foreign Tourist Arrested in Phuket Over Unpaid Bar Bill and Alleged Insults

[snoop1130]

Photo via TikTok/ @tumroychannal

 

A foreign woman visiting Phuket was arrested over the weekend following her failure to settle a bill at a local bar. The incident, reportedly involving insulting remarks about Thai people, was captured and shared by a Thai TikTok user under the handle @tunroychannel, sparking local attention.

 

The event unfolded at the Nine Smith entertainment venue in Phuket's Talat Yai sub-district. According to the video caption, the woman ordered food and drinks but could not pay, citing a stock market crash and failed bank withdrawals as reasons for her inability to settle the bill.

 

With no resolution in sight, staff contacted officers from Mueang Phuket Police Station, who then arrived on the scene. The woman was escorted to the police station for further questioning, where she persisted in her claim of being able to pay but failed to secure funds even after two hours.

 

In recorded footage, an officer can be heard expressing frustration, “You don’t have money. Two hours, and you still cannot pay it. You don’t have money for sure! Go, go!” As the officers attempted to escort her to a detention area, she resisted.

 

The TikTok user accused the woman of insulting Thai people, although the video did not capture any specific instances of this alleged behaviour, nor were details provided.

 

Legal repercussions for the woman remain unspecified. However, Thai law under Section 345 states that individuals who knowingly consume food or drinks without the means to pay may face up to three months in jail, a fine of up to 5,000 baht, or both.

 

The incident underscores potential cultural misunderstandings and legal implications faced by tourists who visit without adequate financial preparation. The situation also highlights the importance of respecting local customs and obligations to avoid legal entanglements.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-27

 

 

[KireB]

One very entitled lady. Why in your right mind would you insult police officers?

[Tomtomtom69]

50 minutes ago, KireB said:

One very entitled lady. Why in your right mind would you insult police officers?

 

I see nothing in the video about her insulting police officers. Instead I see one police officer being kinda rude to her. 

[KireB]

3 minutes ago, Tomtomtom69 said:

 

I see nothing in the video about her insulting police officers. Instead I see one police officer being kinda rude to her. 

She stands up, pushes the officer and yells no at him. She would get shot in the US.

[richard_smith237]

1 minute ago, KireB said:

She stands up, pushes the officer and yells no at him. She would get shot in the US.

 

The US is not exactly a bench-mark for global quality when it comes to policing...

 

She didn't pay her bill.. But neither do I see her being rude... 

 

But.. She didn't pay, what else could they do ???

 

 

[Tomtomtom69]

15 minutes ago, KireB said:

She stands up, pushes the officer and yells no at him. She would get shot in the US.

 

Huh? She touches him gently, doesn't push him. He's the one yelling. She simply says "I'm taking my glasses" but then the officer barks "GO" at her. 

[watchcat]

12 hours ago, KireB said:

One very entitled lady. Why in your right mind would you insult police officers?

 

Where in this article did she do that?

[RT555]

11 hours ago, Tomtomtom69 said:

 

I see nothing in the video about her insulting police officers. Instead I see one police officer being kinda rude to her. 

.........Because she is standing there like a cow........not going with the officer.......DID YOU UNDERSTAND THE VIDEO?

[newbee2022]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Photo via TikTok/ @tumroychannal

 

A foreign woman visiting Phuket was arrested over the weekend following her failure to settle a bill at a local bar. The incident, reportedly involving insulting remarks about Thai people, was captured and shared by a Thai TikTok user under the handle @tunroychannel, sparking local attention.

 

The event unfolded at the Nine Smith entertainment venue in Phuket's Talat Yai sub-district. According to the video caption, the woman ordered food and drinks but could not pay, citing a stock market crash and failed bank withdrawals as reasons for her inability to settle the bill.

 

With no resolution in sight, staff contacted officers from Mueang Phuket Police Station, who then arrived on the scene. The woman was escorted to the police station for further questioning, where she persisted in her claim of being able to pay but failed to secure funds even after two hours.

 

In recorded footage, an officer can be heard expressing frustration, “You don’t have money. Two hours, and you still cannot pay it. You don’t have money for sure! Go, go!” As the officers attempted to escort her to a detention area, she resisted.

 

The TikTok user accused the woman of insulting Thai people, although the video did not capture any specific instances of this alleged behaviour, nor were details provided.

 

Legal repercussions for the woman remain unspecified. However, Thai law under Section 345 states that individuals who knowingly consume food or drinks without the means to pay may face up to three months in jail, a fine of up to 5,000 baht, or both.

 

The incident underscores potential cultural misunderstandings and legal implications faced by tourists who visit without adequate financial preparation. The situation also highlights the importance of respecting local customs and obligations to avoid legal entanglements.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-27

 

 

A humble pie from Nigeria? 

Sparking some entertainment for the officers.😂

[Presnock]

12 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

The US is not exactly a bench-mark for global quality when it comes to policing...

 

She didn't pay her bill.. But neither do I see her being rude... 

 

But.. She didn't pay, what else could they do ???

 

 

arrest her, put her in jail for 3 months and if still unable to pay fine, an additional period after which deport her and not let her back in.

[FlorC]

Nearly always they state the nationality , why not now ?

[ravip]

Eat, drink and say I don't have money to pay and expect to walk away?

That's, great! Where else on this planet can we do that?

[ronster]

Wonder how long her visa is  ?

Stock market crash 🤣🤣🤣

 

[thesetat]

38 minutes ago, RT555 said:

.........Because she is standing there like a cow........not going with the officer.......DID YOU UNDERSTAND THE VIDEO?

Most likely they did not. As i saw it she was aggressive and uncooperative with them and you never lay hands on a police officer as it can easily be construed as an assault. 

The woman clearly deserves detention and then booted out of the country for failing to have funds to support her stay in Thailand. 

 

[Quentin Zen]

the video is marginal, at best.  So I need to use my BRAIN instead.   1.  She ate, drank, likely enjoyed herself.  2.  Didn't pay.  3.  Didn't pay so that the police showed up.  4.  Didn't pay.  5.  Taken by police.  6.  TWO hours she didn't pay.   7. Two hours!!!!   8.  maybe now the video.

 

i can only think of one friend i would text and ask to pay for me.   but I do have a VISA with my bank, card in case i had no cash and no internet to scan.   

 

money is everything.  always.    always keep an extra 2 million and a few 5 baht chains just in case.   

 

no money, on "vacation", that spells jail.   

 

I tried showing them the email from a Nigerian prince......didn't work.  

[mikeymike100]

22 minutes ago, FlorC said:

Nearly always they state the nationality , why not now ?

I think we know why?

[Patong2021]

21 minutes ago, FlorC said:

Nearly always they state the nationality , why not now ?

 

It allows the  resident bigots to have fun. Besides, many Thais call everyone from Africa "Nigeria".  

[mikeymike100]

5 minutes ago, Patong2021 said:

 

It allows the  resident bigots to have fun. Besides, many Thais call everyone from Africa "Nigeria".  

Really? I have heard Thais call African people, or people with very dark skin....Chocolate!

[stupidfarang]

15 hours ago, Tomtomtom69 said:

 

Huh? She touches him gently, doesn't push him. He's the one yelling. She simply says "I'm taking my glasses" but then the officer barks "GO" at her. 

If you touch someone without their consent, then that can be seen as assault. If you touch a police officer very high chance you are arrested for assault.

[stupidfarang]

Police say two hours talking with her, they had enough of the crap, off to jail. 

[Cabradelmar]

Representing 

[Kandinski]

If they actually tried for 2 hours to persuade her to pay her bills their patience are outstanding and totally unparalleled to the so called "civilized" world. 

[sambum]

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Posted 17 hours ago

Photo via TikTok/ @tumroychannal

 

A foreign woman visiting Phuket was arrested over the weekend following her failure to settle a bill at a local bar. 

 

Not British then as the nationality is not mentioned! 🙂

 

 

[sambum]

58 minutes ago, mikeymike100 said:

I think we know why?

 

Not British?

[VBer]

Those Russians need to learn manners!

[Redacce]

The usual demographic that causes problems everywhere. And when she gets cornered by police she stands like a cow.

Jail and deport her!

[simosiam72]

1 hour ago, Presnock said:

arrest her, put her in jail for 3 months and if still unable to pay fine, an additional period after which deport her and not let her back in.

And what about just take her passport as guarantee for the payment? It cuold be really a problem connection to the app. It happens in Thailand when the bank update the system. Police act rudely because she isn't American or British but she may have much more money than most of us

[NickyLouie]

Hopefully they stuck her in a cell, filthy animal ....

 

[KhunBENQ]

Resisting arrest.

Scuffle with police.

Would have been teasered elsewhere.

[KhunBENQ]

Sorry can't pay.

My stocks went down...

What drugs is she on?