A woman in Hua Hin has alerted fellow property owners and local women after her rental house was severely damaged by a Swiss tenant, who continued to invite women to the property post-lease. The homeowner's Facebook post, featuring photos and details, swiftly caught online attention. She reports the tenant left the house in disarray, with damaged items including a stabbed mattress and electrical appliances in the swimming pool.

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The property, rented by the Swiss national after leaving another nearby house, was found with excessive damage within a mere six months. Surprising discoveries included over 100 condoms and extensive mess in the kitchen and bathroom. Online, many speculated that the damage was intentional, though the homeowner revealed no prior conflict with the tenant, suggesting possible mental health issues as a motive.

Due to the incident going viral, the homeowner was contacted by Channel 8 for further coverage. They are reportedly coordinating with Hua Hin Police Station to help the owner claim compensation. In addition to alerting landlords, the homeowner advised local women to be cautious, as the tenant allegedly continued to arrange meetings with them at the property.

As of now, there has been no public response from the accused tenant, nor have the police announced any legal proceedings.

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9 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Surprising discoveries included over 100 condoms and extensive mess in the kitchen and bathroom.

Who else is wondering whether they were used or not?.....

Just me then......

Goes with the territory, some tenants are okay and some are nutjobs and morons... got to deal with it if you want to be involved in the renting business, same goes for cars and bikes. You just need a big enough deposit off of them to cover it if they go looney-tunes... can't expect everyone to be a pillar of the community/virtuous example to all that rents, no chance mostly.

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I've got a rented property on the outskirts of Bangkok. I'm very wary who I rent the property to. This area is Thai people only so I request a deposit of 3 months rent in advance. If that doesn't suit them then they can move on. It's in a good area, it's walking distance to a big market, 150 metres to a canal boat to the city and 2 kms from the BTS to Bangkok. So I tell them take or leave. It's

" Up To you."

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A woman in Hua Hin has alerted fellow property owners and local women after her rental house was severely damaged by a Swiss tenant, who continued to invite women to the property post-lease. The homeowner's Facebook post, featuring photos and details, swiftly caught online attention. She reports the tenant left the house in disarray, with damaged items including a stabbed mattress and electrical appliances in the swimming pool.

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The property, rented by the Swiss national after leaving another nearby house, was found with excessive damage within a mere six months. Surprising discoveries included over 100 condoms and extensive mess in the kitchen and bathroom. Online, many speculated that the damage was intentional, though the homeowner revealed no prior conflict with the tenant, suggesting possible mental health issues as a motive.

Due to the incident going viral, the homeowner was contacted by Channel 8 for further coverage. They are reportedly coordinating with Hua Hin Police Station to help the owner claim compensation. In addition to alerting landlords, the homeowner advised local women to be cautious, as the tenant allegedly continued to arrange meetings with them at the property.

As of now, there has been no public response from the accused tenant, nor have the police announced any legal proceedings.

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Amazing ❗❗ She COUNTED 100 condoms. By hand? What is missing: used ones?😂

Used condoms for recycling?

must be a mental case ! send him back to the Swiss Mountains !

One reason I never seriously considered investing in rental property. I don’t need the hassles.

13 hours ago, Rams86 said:

I've got a rented property on the outskirts of Bangkok. I'm very wary who I rent the property to. This area is Thai people only so I request a deposit of 3 months rent in advance. If that doesn't suit them then they can move on. It's in a good area, it's walking distance to a big market, 150 metres to a canal boat to the city and 2 kms from the BTS to Bangkok. So I tell them take or leave. It's

" Up To you."

I hope your cautious approach continues to work well for you- I did the same in the UK and still got badly hurt financially by a tenant who seemed fine- until he moved in!

13 hours ago, Rams86 said:

I've got a rented property on the outskirts of Bangkok. I'm very wary who I rent the property to. This area is Thai people only so I request a deposit of 3 months rent in advance. If that doesn't suit them then they can move on. It's in a good area, it's walking distance to a big market, 150 metres to a canal boat to the city and 2 kms from the BTS to Bangkok. So I tell them take or leave. It's

" Up To you."

Correct.. What bothers me is that in the end, bad behavior by a statistical few, has a negative impact on all the others.. Landlords have to protect themselves - absolutely true.. and tenants also have to protect themselves .. as there’s “bad actors” on both sides .. so it kind of becomes this standoff..

To a point, I wish there was a reliable, independent database (like a credit bureau of you will) that could record rental histories .. that way there’d be an independent source to review a past tenants rental compliance (ie on-time rent payment, move out damages etc) AND a way to review landlords past interactions (ie correct deposits returned etc).. that way it’s harder for bad actors on either side to hide.. sure, not every tenant would be “in the system” but again, I think if there was a way to verify past actions - both landlord and tenant - it might make renting decisions easier and perhaps after for both parties

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

suggesting possible mental health issues as a motive.

Exactly 💯. More ganja fuelled nut jobs. Too many.

Find him. Fine him and deport and black list him. Doesn’t seem like he’ll learn any other way and it may stop more of this happening. She should have all of his information so that shouldn’t be too hard. If not then something dodgy going on.

Probably there was a fierce argument between the swiss man, and his girlfriend.

14 hours ago, Rams86 said:

I've got a rented property on the outskirts of Bangkok. I'm very wary who I rent the property to. This area is Thai people only so I request a deposit of 3 months rent in advance. If that doesn't suit them then they can move on. It's in a good area, it's walking distance to a big market, 150 metres to a canal boat to the city and 2 kms from the BTS to Bangkok. So I tell them take or leave. It's

" Up To you."

Why 3 months. You may include the right of inspection while people are renting with Advanced notice. Additionally the damages and repairs should be done after discovery.

If the tenant refuses see if that can be a breach of contract and terminate the lease.

Just like in many countries a tenant may be in Breach of the Lease, the lease terminated and tenant refuse to leave or move.

In Thailand a court case for Eviction, await the Judges ruling on "Repossession" of the property.

1 hour ago, new2here said:

reliable, independent database (like a credit bureau of you will) that could record rental histories .. that way there’d be an independent source to review a past tenants rental compliance (ie on-time rent payment, move out damages etc)

In the USA it is common to do a "Credit Report" at certain Rent Rates, Some Condos Associations additionally require a "Background Check".

Some other things you mentioned "Payment History", Damage History" may be illegal, against privacy rights, or not feasible. (Damages or repairs to the property maybe the responsibility of the Leasee to satisfy but could have been caused by a pet, friend, anyone else)

15 hours ago, Keeps said:

Who else is wondering whether they were used or not?.....

Just me then......

Hanging out to dry on recycling racks so I believe

1 hour ago, jcmj said:

Find him. Fine him and deport and black list him. Doesn’t seem like he’ll learn any other way and it may stop more of this happening. She should have all of his information so that shouldn’t be too hard. If not then something dodgy going on.

Why not make him pay for the damage first?

2 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Amazing ❗❗ She COUNTED 100 condoms. By hand? What is missing: used ones?😂

Reminds of the guy who went into the Chemists and asked for 99 condoms

The receptionist asked if he would round them up to 100

He answered what do you think I am a sex maniac 😁

2 hours ago, 1happykamper said:

Exactly 💯. More ganja fuelled nut jobs. Too many.

So my opinion is very unpopular.555 . Imagine that. I maintain that the number of mentally unstable people in Thailand rose dramatically when the Thai government let ganga be easily available and smoked publicly.

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Surprising discoveries included over 100 condoms and extensive mess in the kitchen and bathroom.

That's one naughty Swissie!

I once sublet an apartment to what seemed like a normal young woman and her tattooed boyfriend. I wound up having to clean out a drug dealers sales den which turned off any ambitions of me becoming a landlord again. I invested money in a few REITs instead.

1 hour ago, 1happykamper said:

...when the Thai government let ganga be ... smoked publicly

The government does not allow that and never has.

3 hours ago, bogozy said:

Probably there was a fierce argument between the swiss man, and his girlfriend.

You mean rental

18 hours ago, Rams86 said:

I've got a rented property on the outskirts of Bangkok. I'm very wary who I rent the property to. This area is Thai people only so I request a deposit of 3 months rent in advance. If that doesn't suit them then they can move on. It's in a good area, it's walking distance to a big market, 150 metres to a canal boat to the city and 2 kms from the BTS to Bangkok. So I tell them take or leave. It's

" Up To you."

Thai laws only allow you to require 1 month deposit. So might eennd up in trouble anyway

19 hours ago, Keeps said:

Who else is wondering whether they were used or not?.....

Just me then......

Not I. Anyone that did would be weird. Yep just you!

19 hours ago, Rams86 said:

I've got a rented property on the outskirts of Bangkok. I'm very wary who I rent the property to. This area is Thai people only so I request a deposit of 3 months rent in advance. If that doesn't suit them then they can move on. It's in a good area, it's walking distance to a big market, 150 metres to a canal boat to the city and 2 kms from the BTS to Bangkok. So I tell them take or leave. It's

" Up To you."

Are you doing a free Rental commercial ? 😁

Why is no one suggesting the obvious, failure to return the deposit? In my experience both in UK and Thailand is landlords don't like returning deposits! However in scotland we have a thing called safe deposit where landlords can't just keep without valid reason. Thailand is really bad for not returning deposits. One scam is a massive electric bill!

3 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

The government does not allow that and never has.

True...but...no one cared and it was enjoyed on restaurant patios...and many were smoking while driving bikes! It stank!

8 hours ago, TopThai1964 said:

must be a mental case ! send him back to the Swiss Mountains !

Is Gottfrid on the loose 😱

If someone did that to my property, I would first find him , get a lawyer and make him pay in any way legal. The police can help if you push the reason.