'Deaf' Ukrainian tourist arrested in Phuket is fined Bt3,000 and released

[Maggusoil]

And those dumb Muppet's behind think its a joke !

Well they ARE smiling. The fine is a joke. The offence is fraud. Sure the amounts are trivial but how about some

points for tastelessness

[Maggusoil]

Just see how stupid is the law enforcement in Thailand. Try doing this in Singapore and he would learn his lesson the very hard way!

Singapore surely leads the world in discipline. Perhaps a good place for B&D freaks?! Will this lead us off topic?

Anyway I agree, hand me the cane!! I know a good ex-B&D mistress in Australia looking for a job in her dotage.

[mmail2you]

So what happened to the donations they confiscated ?

[Briggsy]

3000 Baht fine and how much 'tax' to the cops.

Anyway he is now on the police pay roll and free to continue to ply his trade provided he bungs the cops 10,000 Baht a day.

No wonder he is smiling.

[mancub]

Glad they deemed it worthwhile to apprehend this guy . Did it take all 4 of those officers pictured, or did they take time off from more pressing engagements to join in the jolly photo shoot ?

In the original article it was claimed that he was selling goods illegally on the premises of Central....so why has he only been fined and charged with the offence of disturbing customers ???

[hgv driver]

3,000 baht fine .... mmmm .... maybe a profitable 'business even allowing for fines

He does not seemed too concerned in the photo, looks quite happy.

UNBELIEAVABLE i think its time i tried that actual fine1,000 baht a good profit.

[Travel Dude]

The Russians seem to be the only one who understood how to talk to the authorities and politicians. They threatened to close the flux of Russian tourists. The authorities got scared and now Russians are getting well treated.

Maybe the EU can learn something from this.

[hgv driver]

Just see how stupid is the law enforcement in Thailand. Try doing this in Singapore and he would learn his lesson the very hard way!

Agreed 100%

[hgv driver]

Let off a gun shot blank behind him and see if he jumps!

hahaha good idea watch his underpants change color.

[chris2dv8]

3,000 baht fine .... mmmm .... maybe a profitable 'business even allowing for fines

He does not seemed too concerned in the photo, looks quite happy.

Good luck to him.. If he is really deaf.

If you saw a blind guy on the street you would help. so he is only using a liitle bit of savie.

I remamber a progamme years ago in the UK, where they showed a blind man asking for directions, he was lead by the hand with out question. Then they showed a deaf guy and he was snubbed or shouted at ??"£$%% funny

[OskarL]

Makes me angry.... bird

[transam]

3,000 baht fine .... mmmm .... maybe a profitable 'business even allowing for fines

He does not seemed too concerned in the photo, looks quite happy.

Good luck to him.. If he is really deaf.

If you saw a blind guy on the street you would help. so he is only using a liitle bit of savie.

I remamber a progamme years ago in the UK, where they showed a blind man asking for directions, he was lead by the hand with out question. Then they showed a deaf guy and he was snubbed or shouted at ??"£$%% funny

So why do you think an obvious farang begger would fly half way around the world to beg ?

[hgv driver]

The Russians seem to be the only one who understood how to talk to the authorities and politicians. They threatened to close the flux of Russian tourists. The authorities got scared and now Russians are getting well treated.

Maybe the EU can learn something from this.

YUP another major mistake by the Thai authorities.

[Docno]

They should have deported him because he was working without a permit

Hmmm... I keep reading 'confessions' on this site from people overstaying here for months or even years (i.e., 'living here without a permit'), and no one seems to jump on them too hard about that. In fact, they often get a lot of sympathy it seems. But who am I to expect consistency...? [Yeah, and someone will chime in now saying that overstayers are helping the economy while this guy is bringing it to its knees... probably a lot of the same folks that would put 'illegals' in their own country back on the first bus home... yeah, I'm grumpy today].

[chris2dv8]

3,000 baht fine .... mmmm .... maybe a profitable 'business even allowing for fines

He does not seemed too concerned in the photo, looks quite happy.

Good luck to him.. If he is really deaf.

If you saw a blind guy on the street you would help. so he is only using a liitle bit of savie.

I remamber a progamme years ago in the UK, where they showed a blind man asking for directions, he was lead by the hand with out question. Then they showed a deaf guy and he was snubbed or shouted at ??"£$%% funny

So why do you think an obvious farang begger would fly half way around the world to beg ?

Who is saying he was always deaf

[Gandtee]

I'm wondering why the Fuzz didn't put him in a cell with his phone and after a few hours give him a ring and use one of their Farang volunteers to speak to him in Ukrainian, offering to help him out. If he replied, then he could be busted as a con man.

[Shot]

[sydneyjed]

I think we just found a new job all of us farangs in Thailand can make money at....just be sure to keep a couple thousand baht handy to make an occasional donation to the BIB. Good thing I "read" about this job opportunity; if it had been on TV/Radio news I wouldn't have "heard" it. See I'm practicing my new job already.

After reading this I predict an influx of ex-boiler room/time share spivs with Geordie and Essex accents.

Eat your heart out Arfur Daley...."Terry..Terry I got a nice little earner for you in Fuket"..just play dumb when the police arrive!

[MrY]

They let him off lightly out of sheer admiration.

Thais believe it's morally wrong to let fools keep their money.

[FredNL]

Not having your passport on you only costs 200 THB at the police station. I know, it has happened to me several times. I still have the tickets they have given me.

[Beetlejuice]

3,000 baht fine .... mmmm .... maybe a profitable 'business even allowing for fines

He does not seemed too concerned in the photo, looks quite happy.

Well, not exactly a crime against humanity, is it, but I agree, a 3000 baht fine is not a deterrent either.

Love the way the guy is posing in the photo with the police. What a plonker.

Edited February 18, 2014 by Beetlejuice

[ableguy]

They should have deported him because he was working without a permit

Which planet are you from? Would love to know which country considers begging a "job"... do you get social security with that "job"? what diploma's are needed?

almost like saying you need a work permit to breathe... you are converting oxygen into carbon dioxide, so technically you are working :/

Another stupid comment.

[ableguy]

- you'd think it would be pretty easy to work out of he was deaf or not.

- pardon me?

WHAT ........???

[HOOD Robin]

They should have deported him because he was working without a permit

Which planet are you from? Would love to know which country considers begging a "job"... do you get social security with that "job"? what diploma's are needed?

almost like saying you need a work permit to breathe... you are converting oxygen into carbon dioxide, so technically you are working :/

Probably another beggar who replied this crap answer...

[DGIE]

Just see how stupid is the law enforcement in Thailand. Try doing this in Singapore and he would learn his lesson the very hard way!

The policemen set him free so that he will do his racket again. In that case, the policemen will earn another 3,000

[philliphn]

Fraudsters should be deported, and permanently Black listed!

[landslide]

Someone should walk up behind him and blow a whistle. Betcha he jumps.

[BigC]

3,000 baht fine .... mmmm .... maybe a profitable 'business even allowing for fines

He does not seemed too concerned in the photo, looks quite happy.

If he gets caught again the punishment would be more as there is a record of it

Bit like a caution

[silent]

They should have deported him because he was working without a permit

Which planet are you from? Would love to know which country considers begging a "job"... do you get social security with that "job"? what diploma's are needed?

almost like saying you need a work permit to breathe... you are converting oxygen into carbon dioxide, so technically you are working :/

How dumb can one person really be? Must be new arrival from Ork with a degree in carbon dioxide conversion............... Nanu nanu

Edited February 18, 2014 by silent

[davidstipek]

They should have deported him because he was working without a permit

Which planet are you from? Would love to know which country considers begging a "job"... do you get social security with that "job"? what diploma's are needed?

almost like saying you need a work permit to breathe... you are converting oxygen into carbon dioxide, so technically you are working :/

You really need to do some research before you make a post like this again.... Yes it is required to have a Work Permit, You must be working for an Agency that is registered here in Thailand. If not you are illegally either employed or working a Scam... End of story!

You must also carry this information with you at all times to provide for your protection if confronted... Aparently even the Police here goofed!!