Russian reps hand over B310k in compensation for damaged Phuket temple
Khemin Wicheetthagoon


Mr Santi hands over the compensation to village headwoman Arunsri Kranma.

PHUKET: -- A group of Russians and the Russian Deputy Honorary Consul in Phuket, Santi Udomkiratak, went to Wat Karon this afternoon (November 21) to offer apologies to the monks and the local community for the bizarre and violent outburst of Russian expat Oleg Fomenko, and to deliver compensation for the damage he caused at the wat.

On October 23, Fomenko destroyed an abbot statue at Wat Karon and used a crowbar to smash the window of a truck he tried to steal.

Mr Santi, whose remit includes Phuket, Krabi, and Phang-Nga, was accompanied on his visit by Pol Lt Col Sophon Borirak of Karon Police Station and five police officers, along with five Russian citizens.

They were met by the abbot of the wat, village headwoman Arunsri Kranma, community leader Norm Yenjit and about 20 villagers.

Handing over B310,000 in compensation for the damage done, Mr Santi again apologised on behalf of Fomenko for the actions of the Russian, who remains locked up in Phuket Provincial Prison awaiting trial for vandalism and attempted theft of a vehicle.

Fomenko was initially locked up because police were worried for his safety. He has since said that he remembers nothing of the incident and believes that someone spiked his drinks.

Mr Santi told the villagers that he would be sending an official letter of apology to Wat Karon and would tell tour agencies handling Russians to make sure their clients understand that they must respect holy places and Thai culture.

He said he hoped that today’s gathering would bring closure to the events, with any hard feelings being set aside.

Ms Arunsri thanked all concerned for the way the problem had been handled and said that she considers the matter closed.

Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/russian-reps-hand-over-b310k-in-compensation-for-damaged-phuket-temple-42973.php


-- Phuket News 2013-11-22

That is a nice gesture.

That is the right gesture.

Always nice to read good news.

Well done.

Always nice to read good news.

Well done.

That is the right gesture.

That is a nice gesture.

+1

Always nice to read good news.

Well done.

That is the right gesture.

That is a nice gesture.

+1

+10

After all the Russian-bashing in another thread, it is good to read this.

LOL... the funds nice packed in a DHL envelop....

Wow! There are decent people in the world who will stand up, look to the future and take responsibility.

Well done gentlemen and gentlewomen!

Nice to see everyone keep their heads and came up with a solution to a distressing act of vandalism to a shrine. Hope the guy who did this gets help if he has a mental problem - or himself pays for the damage if he was drunk. Well done everyone. Now , if only some other people in the world could "just talk" and sort their differences.

hope the money will be used for what it is supposed to...

off topic post removed.

hope the money will be used for what it is supposed to...

It's compensation for damage done. It's "supposed to" be an act of apology. So it's already been used for what it is "supposed to."

Of course, that's not really the reason you posted the message, is it?

LOL... the funds nice packed in a DHL envelop....

I noticed that too.

"The sincere container of kindness preserves the preciousness of the gift"

hope the money will be used for what it is supposed to...

It's compensation for damage done. It's "supposed to" be an act of apology. So it's already been used for what it is "supposed to."

Of course, that's not really the reason you posted the message, is it?

I can agree and understand your question to the poster, but won't speculate on his reasoning.

Ms Arunsri thanked all concerned for the way the problem had been handled and said that she considers the matter closed.

Translated.

Thank you for the envelope stuffed with cash. I will drop the charges and get your country man released.

Always nice to read good news.

Well done.

That is the right gesture.

That is a nice gesture.

+1

+2

Odd logic here

In Farangland the person would be expected to help out at the temple and pay back his sins with his time. In Japan they make drink drivers stand at intesections to think about their sins

In LOS or should I call it Bahtland? Its just hand over a sack of cash and everyone is happy no matter what the crime. It doesnt seem like a deterrent.

expensive truck window

or did i misread?

expensive truck window

or did i misread?

From OP;

On October 23, Fomenko destroyed an abbot statue at Wat Karon and used a crowbar to smash the window of a truck he tried to steal.

Odd logic here

In Farangland the person would be expected to help out at the temple and pay back his sins with his time. In Japan they make drink drivers stand at intesections to think about their sins

In LOS or should I call it Bahtland? Its just hand over a sack of cash and everyone is happy no matter what the crime. It doesnt seem like a deterrent.

It doesnt seem like a deterrent.

Not meant to be a deterrent in this case is it?

It is simply compensation paid for damages done by this guy....

If he's got more brains than he has displayed at the time, i would hope that paying out 310k baht will act as a deterrent for him in the future ..

“Spiked drinks” and “The brakes failed” seem to be the top 2 excuses, for being an idiot.

“Spiked drinks” and “The brakes failed” seem to be the top 2 excuses, for being an idiot.

You forgot the third excuse for being an idiot here, "my girl is different." :)