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PATTAYA –  A Thai man, claiming to be loaded, dined and dashed at two Pattaya eateries, leaving bills totalling over 23,000 baht unpaid. Despite his confession, police have set him free, causing a stir among locals and restaurant owners.

 

The saga began on June 22, when a frustrated restaurant owner reported the incident to Mueang Pattaya Police Station. The owner, having received no resolution, later turned to Channel 7 for support.

 

The suspect, who bragged about earning thousands daily on a cruise ship, ordered a lavish spread worth 7,690 baht and borrowed 4,000 baht for tips before vanishing.

 

CCTV footage reveals the suspect, known as Wanchalong, confidently exiting the restaurant after a quick chat with a woman. Contrary to expectations, he never returned.

 

Taking matters into his own hands, the owner tracked Wanchalong to an internet café and brought him to the police, who released him, citing no flagrant offence.

 

The incident has caught local attention, especially among business owners. Another restaurateur, Siriluck, disclosed that Wanchalong also skipped a bill of over 10,000 baht at her place and borrowed an additional 2,000 baht. Both owners are gathering more evidence to press charges.

 

This case contrasts with a British man's experience in Phuket, where a dine-and-dash attempt resulted in an altercation with local performers. The differing outcomes have sparked debate on law enforcement practices.

 

 

Restaurant owners are urging police to take swift action as they seek justice for the unpaid bills. The situation highlights the challenges businesses face when dealing with deceitful patrons and the complexities of handling such incidents legally.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-01

 

 

I'm outraged.

3 hours ago, blaze master said:

I'm outraged.

That's nothing - I'm stamping my feet AND pulling my hair out !

4 hours ago, webfact said:

This case contrasts with a British man's experience in Phuket, where a dine-and-dash attempt resulted in an altercation with local performers. The differing outcomes have sparked debate on law enforcement practices.

Since when do Thais care about the 2 tiered justice system in place against foreigners? 

4 hours ago, webfact said:

brought him to the police, who released him, citing no flagrant offence.

means , " there was no obvious or blatant wrongdoing "

So isn't it the same as stealing from a shop ?

 

or can any customer do it without repercussions ?

A Thai man, claiming to be loaded, dined and dashed at two Pattaya eateries, leaving bills totalling over 23,000 baht unpaid. Despite his confession, police have set him free, causing a stir among locals and restaurant owners.

Taking matters into his own hands, the owner tracked Wanchalong to an internet café and brought him to the police, who released him, citing no flagrant offence.. Another restaurateur, Siriluck, disclosed that Wanchalong also skipped a bill of over 10,000 baht at her place and borrowed an additional 2,000 baht. Both owners are gathering more evidence to press charges. .............Isn't not paying your bill, especially one this high, a flagrant offense? Especially after another restaurant owner has more evidence of him doing this? Theft of services means you pay the bill, plus a fine when you go to court, are given a record, your picture posted so other establishments can be aware.

 

A couple thousand baht each to a couple of the tuk-tuk thugs........."chai, that guy there".

Who does he "borrow" the money from?

4 hours ago, blaze master said:

I'm outraged.

Flabbergasted

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Despite his confession, police have set him free

Ha ha, police got paid.....all sorted. 😂

 

5 hours ago, webfact said:

CCTV footage reveals the suspect, known as Wanchalong

Crikey, that's the same snooker hall I take my girlfriend to, I remember seeing the Mr Wanchalong. 

BTW, I'm not a very good snooker player, knocked out the girlfriend. 😢

 

 

 

"I'm very rich. So bring me all your food. And also lend me 4,000 baht to pay the tips."

 

It would have never occurred to me to borrow money from a restaurant. I'll try that the next time I eat out.

51 minutes ago, thesetat said:

Since when do Thais care about the 2 tiered justice system in place against foreigners? 

Since when, was this piece of news about foreigners?

2 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Since when, was this piece of news about foreigners?

 

You must have missed the final paragraph of the source article.

Just now, brewsterbudgen said:

 

You must have missed the final paragraph of the source article.

Not at all. That one is only put there to engage in search of more content to read. It´s called unlinked mentions and engage readers in looking for more to read on the same website. Well known strategy for increasing the time of stay on a website and minimize the bounce rate. So, now you learned something new. 🙂 

As a side note, it was also not the last or final paragraph, as you will find out under the image. Thanks for the effort, though. Have a nice day.

11 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Not at all. That one is only put there to engage in search of more content to read. It´s called unlinked mentions and engage readers in looking for more to read on the same website. Well known strategy for increasing the time of stay on a website and minimize the bounce rate. So, now you learned something new. 🙂 

As a side note, it was also not the last or final paragraph, as you will find out under the image. Thanks for the effort, though. Have a nice day.

Thanks for the information. I missed the paragraph under the video.  However, it still doesn't negate the point that @thesetat was making.

 

  Have a great day too.

19 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Thanks for the information. I missed the paragraph under the video.  However, it still doesn't negate the point that @thesetat was making.

 

  Have a great day too.

Actually it does.... They used the British incident as comparison to the Thai incident lending credence to a 2 tiered system whereas the foreigner in Phuket was hunted down and charged and made to pay and the Thai has not been treated the same

11 minutes ago, thesetat said:

Actually it does.... They used the British incident as comparison to the Thai incident lending credence to a 2 tiered system whereas the foreigner in Phuket was hunted down and charged and made to pay and the Thai has not been treated the same

Yes, I'm agreeing with you.  

6 hours ago, webfact said:

This case contrasts with a British man's experience in Phuket, where a dine-and-dash attempt resulted in an altercation with local performers. The differing outcomes have sparked debate on law enforcement practices.

 

A 2 tier justice system that actually favours nationals over foreigners?

 

Kind of like the opposite of the UK then. 

 

The Brit must be upset. Treated as a second class citizen in Britain and also when he goes abroad. 

So, you can dine and dash and walk free????

 

Yes, more stories like these will sure to attract high quality visitors.

 

 

4 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

Flabbergasted

He is a very naughty boy. My flabber has never been so gasted.

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Taking matters into his own hands, the owner tracked Wanchalong to an internet café and brought him to the police, who released him, citing no flagrant offence.

Thailands finest doing their worst.

If it was a foreigner it would be a different story. They'd be in jail. There are two systems here.

So dine and dash is not a "flagrant offence" and is theft of services is legal??? WTF??? 🤔

 

This will set a precedence for scum bags to follow suit and not worry about any consequences. 😡

5 hours ago, Upnotover said:

Who does he "borrow" the money from?

 

I'm guessin' that he added a big tip on top of the bills which he didn't bother to pay.

8 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Since when, was this piece of news about foreigners?

This case contrasts with a British man's experience in Phuket, where a dine-and-dash attempt resulted in an altercation with local performers. The differing outcomes have sparked debate on law enforcement practices.

14 hours ago, webfact said:

dined and dashed

Russians are doing this in Pattaya.

 

They are also running off without paying at massage parlours. 

1 hour ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Russians are doing this in Pattaya.

 

They are also running off without paying at massage parlours. 

You mean "coming and going?"

3 minutes ago, Magictoad said:

You mean "coming and going?"

Russians are eating at restaurants and having massages without paying. 

 

Dining and dashing 

Another classic keystone cop's moment from the incompetent BiB.

 

You can bet your last satang that if the restaurants were owned by a police officer they wouldn't be walking the streets.

 

Just a complete joke, yet again a utter disgrace of law enforcement, the BiB the laughing stock of the country along with it's politicians and courts.