A family of Israeli tourists has been accused of shoplifting at a convenience store in Phuket after staff allegedly caught adults encouraging children to conceal snack items and leave without paying.

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According to store employees, the incident involved a mother handing a packet of sweets to her son and instructing him to hide it inside a bag before quickly walking out of the shop. Staff later claimed the grandmother repeated the act by giving another packet of snacks to her granddaughter while shielding the child as she quietly exited the store.

Employees said they noticed the alleged theft and confronted the family outside the shop. However, staff claimed the tourists refused to return the items when challenged. The situation reportedly escalated when workers warned they would contact police. According to witnesses, members of the family responded in English with the phrase: “I don’t care.”

The allegation comes amid increased scrutiny of foreign tourists in Phuket following several recent incidents involving visitors on the island. Thai authorities have recently signalled tougher enforcement measures against foreigners accused of breaking local laws or causing public disturbances.

The case has drawn attention online after accounts of the confrontation circulated on social media in Thai, English and Russian-language posts. Reactions have focused on the accusation that adults encouraged children to participate in the alleged theft.

Legal experts note that shoplifting offences in Thailand can result in criminal charges if complaints are formally lodged with police. Businesses may also provide CCTV footage or witness statements as evidence during investigations.

Authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the alleged incident. It remains unclear whether the store intends to pursue legal action or whether compensation for the missing items was later offered. Phuket officials have repeatedly urged foreign visitors to respect Thai laws and local customs as tourism numbers continue to recover.

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Fine example of parenting!

This family has obviously chosen not to heed the message from their Embassy to adhere strictly to local laws to avoid facing severe legal penalties.

Quite amazing, as it follows a recent announcement from Phuket authorities planning to intensify enforcement actions against foreign residents and tourists!

Jews are rich and don't need to steal.

There are two sides to every story

1 minute ago, Celsius said:

Jews are rich and don't need to steal.

There are two sides to every story

Well the one supplying the incriminating CCTV recordings gets the upper hand.

Some do it because they can...quite rich tourists used to be well known for shoplifting in London.

Clearly ignored their Embassy alert warning.

The attitude on top, "I don't care", speaks volume.

Deport the family to Gaza.

I watched the video three times and either it's my eyes or the video quality but I couldn't see the merch being put into bags.

But the context of the behaviors does certainly appear to be guilt.

It's shameful to get kids involved in that though their rationale is probably what are you gonna do, it's just kids.

I'll break the ice to say that the sweets were promised to them 2000 years ago.

There are criminals among every group.

2 minutes ago, bannork said:

Deport the family to Gaza.

So you think they deserve the death penalty for shoplifting? Interesting.

20 minutes ago, OldHand2541 said:

The attitude on top, "I don't care", speaks volume.

.....and from the horse's mouth..............will take generations and/or a catastrophe to change that clear cut stance.......

Off topic posts removed. This is not a topic about what is going on in Gaza, if you want to debate that there are plenty of topics in the world news.

These are pure scum.

Fine, deport and blacklist.

No excuse for theft, not even just for the thrill of it.

1 hour ago, Celsius said:

Jews are rich and don't need to steal.

There are two sides to every story

Not all Israeli's are Jews,

Just now, ChipButty said:

Not all Israeli's are Jews,

3 sides to every story

The demise of a once great nation,.RIP Thailand

Confine both the mother and grandmother to a room in a Pattaya hotel that is at least 10 floors up and has a balcony.

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2 hours ago, Jingthing said:

So you think they deserve the death penalty for shoplifting? Interesting.

2 hours ago, bannork said:

Deport the family to Gaza.

No more or less than ordinary Palestinians deserve the hell they are in.

Oh No, cannot be.....not the chosen ones.

Using kids as human shields. Not nice!!

On 41 seconds she seems to say "Shookron" , which is Arabic .

Israelis speak Hebrew .

Is there any evidence they were Israeli ?

Hmm an Israeli taking something without paying 🤔 that's unusual

It seems like this wave of low class behavior started with the Swiss doctor kicker and the guy who attacked a Thai woman for mistakenly pushing his grocery cart. Been gradually getting worse and worse as the flood gates opened over the past few years. Thanks, Srettha--hope you filled up all those unsold condos.

Will probably claim that the sweets were promised to them 3000 years ago.

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

A family of Israeli tourists has been accused of shoplifting at a convenience store in Phuket after staff allegedly caught adults encouraging children to conceal snack items and leave without paying.

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According to store employees, the incident involved a mother handing a packet of sweets to her son and instructing him to hide it inside a bag before quickly walking out of the shop. Staff later claimed the grandmother repeated the act by giving another packet of snacks to her granddaughter while shielding the child as she quietly exited the store.

Employees said they noticed the alleged theft and confronted the family outside the shop. However, staff claimed the tourists refused to return the items when challenged. The situation reportedly escalated when workers warned they would contact police. According to witnesses, members of the family responded in English with the phrase: “I don’t care.”

The allegation comes amid increased scrutiny of foreign tourists in Phuket following several recent incidents involving visitors on the island. Thai authorities have recently signalled tougher enforcement measures against foreigners accused of breaking local laws or causing public disturbances.

The case has drawn attention online after accounts of the confrontation circulated on social media in Thai, English and Russian-language posts. Reactions have focused on the accusation that adults encouraged children to participate in the alleged theft.

Legal experts note that shoplifting offences in Thailand can result in criminal charges if complaints are formally lodged with police. Businesses may also provide CCTV footage or witness statements as evidence during investigations.

Authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the alleged incident. It remains unclear whether the store intends to pursue legal action or whether compensation for the missing items was later offered. Phuket officials have repeatedly urged foreign visitors to respect Thai laws and local customs as tourism numbers continue to recover.

Video courtesy of Phuketinsta

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Revoke their visa and outta! Send them back to their promised land with no return 🙏

1 minute ago, Farmer1956 said:

Will probably claim that the sweets were promised to them 3000 years ago.

That joke has already been done .

There is nothing left to steal in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, so now they steal in Thailand?

For the numbers here, they seem to cause a lot of trouble. Maybe the protesters are right about them back home!

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3 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

On 41 seconds she seems to say "Shookron" , which is Arabic .

Israelis speak Hebrew .

Is there any evidence they were Israeli ?

Many Israelis speak Arabic also.

Come on - they're the "chosen people". Didn't you know they can do whatever they want or are you blind to history and current events?