A foreign man fled a dental clinic in Pattaya without paying a 400 baht treatment fee, leaving staff frustrated and prompting a police complaint. The incident occurred on 30 April 2026 at around 10.40am at a clinic on Pattaya South Road, Chon Buri. Staff said the man also made an offensive gesture before escaping on a motorcycle.

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According to the clinic manager, Ms Thanaporn, 42, the man, who stated to staff he was an American aged 27, entered the clinic claiming severe tooth pain and requesting urgent treatment. He appeared dishevelled, with a smell resembling cannabis and displayed behaviour suggesting he may have been under the influence of a substance. Despite this, the clinic proceeded with standard procedures, including an X-ray and treatment, after clearly informing him of the cost, which he accepted.

After the treatment was completed, the man’s behaviour reportedly changed abruptly. Staff said he became loud, argued with employees, banged on a table and refused to pay the agreed fee. Taking advantage of a moment of distraction, he left the clinic quickly, mounted a motorcycle and fled the scene, raising his middle finger at staff as he departed.

A dental assistant described the suspect as wearing a white sleeveless shirt and green-black shorts, with tattoos covering both arms. She said he was the first customer of the day and expressed disappointment, noting that the clinic had provided care in good faith, but was taken advantage of.

The clinic manager has urged authorities to tighten screening measures for tourists, particularly those displaying behaviour that could lead to problems. She also called for police to track down the suspect and pursue legal action, stressing that even small amounts should not go unpunished to prevent similar incidents.

Police at Pattaya City Police Station have accepted the complaint and are gathering evidence to identify and locate the man. Officers said further action will follow once sufficient information is obtained.

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That's a cheap xray and treatment, 400bht,and my guess Russian not tin tank!

I blame the tatts..... maybe the weed too!

26 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

foreign man fled a dental clinic in Pattaya without paying a 400 baht treatment fee

Ha ha, another freaky foreigner makes the headlines.

Deport and blacklist

Pics are before or after treatment?

As said, the bill sounds low.

1 - Ban weed.

2 - Ban visits to dentists while under the influence of weed

3 - Ban visits to dentists while wearing a wife beater

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

Staff said he became loud, argued with employees, banged on a table and refused to pay the agreed fee.

And here I thought that dope smokers were supposed to be mellow and easy going. I guess this shows otherwise.

These badly behaving tourists are going to cause problems to us

expats who just want to live peacefully here ,Thai's must be getting

sick with all of these unruly tourists causing problems everyday .

regards worgeordie

53 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

As said, the bill sounds low.

Yes, what can you get done for 400฿ in a dental clinic? A couple of coffees?

1 minute ago, mfd101 said:

Yes, what can you get done for 400฿ in a dental clinic? A couple of coffees?

That would the cheapest local dentist for a simplistic tooth extraction, or a paid consult at a dentist where it should be free (virtually anywhere). Can't trust dentists in Thailand, I had several times that they told me i needed work done while it turned out to be false.

Vietnam now offers free flights + luxury hotel while getting treatments, implants cost just 20K baht too over 60K for the same in Thailand. Just a few days ago Vietnam did 6 organ transplants from 1 brain dead patient to 6 other patients, with 200 people, with success.

It's just funny at this point, they really stand no chance against these Vietnamese, all economy and business will slowly bleed to them. It even shook things up in China, they are impressed by Vnam, that says plenty. China gov also capped implants to 600 USD each.

Remember this dentist in Chiang Mai wanting to take me for half a million, saying my lower teeth would be done within 2 years max, meanwhile we are now 12 years later, not a single issue.

May the toothaches return!

2 hours ago, Olmate said:

That's a cheap xray and treatment, 400bht,and my guess Russian not tin tank!

Its normal price 100 per x-ray

23 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

Yes, what can you get done for 400฿ in a dental clinic? A couple of coffees?

Good point... a filling usually costs me near 2000 baht.

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

I blame the tatts..... maybe the weed too!

I have tattoos on my arms and chest. I'm 82 and have never dodged a dental, or any other sort of bill in my life.

"The clinic manager has urged authorities to tighten screening measures for tourists" ?

I believe it would be more effective to first restrict the sale of cannabis.

1 hour ago, ArchieBunker said:

And here I thought that dope smokers were supposed to be mellow and easy going. I guess this shows otherwise.

Guessing huh? If the guy had snort 10 lines and taken one puff would you still blame it one what you could smell?

Stupid dentist ! why did they treat him smelling from cannabis and his disgusting appearance ? Desperate for money instead of showing him the door ?

Just now, The Alien said:

"The clinic manager has urged authorities to tighten screening measures for tourists" ?

I believe it would be more effective to first restrict the sale of cannabis.

Both are delusional, that is one whimp and you being a second whimp, both talking total irrelevant BS based on biased assumptions and zero real world or people knowledge. No wonder the elite wants to reduce the global population to like 500 million.

The clinic should be inspected on not follow regulations and procedures, one would be to do a intake on new patients which includes a passport copy, filling out any medical details as well checking your blood pressure optionally. Fine her 10,000 for that.

Archie Bunker is amiss. Weed smokers are indeed a mellow lot. There was NO evidence the low life had

smoked weed. Only a guess by Dental staff. I hope they catch him and do an Extraction out of the Country.

1 hour ago, ArchieBunker said:

And here I thought that dope smokers were supposed to be mellow and easy going. I guess this shows otherwise.

I’m guessing he’s on something other than dope! Dope doesn’t make people aggressive

Just now, Leadidge said:

I’m guessing he’s on something other than dope! Dope doesn’t make people aggressive

dentists do, you never seen mr bean?

Only solution is to ban all farang from being able to see a dentist in Thailand....

Problem solved...

3 hours ago, Olmate said:

That's a cheap xray and treatment, 400bht,and my guess Russian not tin tank!

Nothing but scum.

What he really deserves is this kind of treatment:

I will pay....No problem....if I can watch....

Those look like American-Prison tats...

What's going to happen is that if this becomes common the clinics, dentists, shops, etc will require payment before services are rendered

Always just a few idiots ruining the world for the rest of us.

One of great things about Thailand for the most part No one steals.

Maybe guy should have started a Gofundme page to pay his 400 baht dentist bill. 🤣

Just now, ChaiyaTH said:

Both are delusional, that is one whimp and you being a second whimp, both talking total irrelevant BS based on biased assumptions and zero real world or people knowledge. No wonder the elite wants to reduce the global population to like 500 million.

When one looks at the Epstein farce.

You really think the so called world elite are saints? Get your head out of the sand.

3 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Ha ha, another freaky foreigner makes the headlines.

Deport and blacklist

Fine first... then payment of dental treatment, then a big tip for dentist department, then sit in Deportation Centre for a few days, then deport, and finally permanent blacklist.. all this over a measly 400thb.. what is wrong with some people?

400 baht? He must have needed cigarettes and a new tat!

As a side note: I think this media should be called Pattaya Now! Every time I open this up, I ask my wife where this headline happened. It’s no fun now, she says Pattaya before I can finish.

Just now, J Branche said:

What's going to happen is that if this becomes common the clinics, dentists, shops, etc will require payment before services are rendered

Always just a few idiots ruining the world for the rest of us.

One of great things about Thailand for the most part No one steals.

Maybe guy should have started a Gofundme page to pay his 400 baht dentist bill. 🤣

I reckon within 24-48 hours we will be hearing more about this idiot. Gonna cost him a hell of lot more than 400thb haha. Can face-recognition be successful from a 'picture'? Seems like a few clear shots of the idiot.