webfact Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 German tourist arrested for allegedly stealing Bt280 from Chiang Mai templeCHIANG MAI: -- A German tourist was arrested Friday morning for allegedly stealing donation money of Bt280 from the Phan Tao Temple in Chaing Mai's Muang district.Police said a security camera recorded Steffen Renner, 39, taking Bt20 notes from an offering tray inside the temple.The caretaker of the temple alerted police to arrest him after all bank notes disappeared from the tray. Police found 14 Bt20-notes on the tourist.Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/German-tourist-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-bt2-30248281.html-- The Nation 2014-11-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SoilSpoil Posted November 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 21, 2014 What a complete and utter loser! Can we get some quality tourists please or is Thailand a magnet for morons! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbo123 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 HAHAHA what an idiot, wonder how long he has to stay in and practice on his Thai language skills... Hopefully he has a good excuse, like sorry I escaped in Germany from psychiatric clinic...or something...and suddenly I found these 20 Baht notes in my pocket.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 we can all use small denominations 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deesquared Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 It seems like pennys but these guys do live on not much at all. It amazes me how far they can stretch a baht! Some of these packpacker types can live and travel here on 3000 a month! So, for him, he just stole 2 weeks worth of meals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post godden Posted November 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 21, 2014 perhaps it was his change from his 100 baht donation 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanuk711 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 You wont get this from the "Quality" Chinese Tourist............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soalbundy Posted November 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 21, 2014 You wont get this from the "Quality" Chinese Tourist............. no, they would have nicked the collection box as well 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperylobster Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Holy Cow. Go to jail for a few hundred baht? Last one was trying to steal a wedge of cheese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuiAxe Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Unbelievable how stupid some people can be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabis Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 perhaps it was his change from his 100 baht donation Yeaa right, you take 280 baht in exchange for your 100 baht note? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barin Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Oh, what a shame! Schweine. It's time for Gernan bashing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 perhaps it was his change from his 100 baht donation Yeaa right, you take 280 baht in exchange for your 100 baht note? he was confused by the different money, he donated 1000 Baht yesterday and was taking the change today, he thought the notes were his as they looked so familiar. any of these excuses will be alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 perhaps it was his change from his 100 baht donation Yeaa right, you take 280 baht in exchange for your 100 baht note? if you can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Eckerslike Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Oh, what a shame! Schweine. It's time for Gernan bashing! Bashed em twice.........no need to bash em again.............well maybe a bit............ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captspectre Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 What a complete and utter loser! Can we get some quality tourists please or is Thailand a magnet for morons! answer to question one (NO) answer to question two (YES) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wirat69 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 we can all use small denominations Ummm, I do not note the link with the Methodist Church, or the Lutherans, or Plymouth Brethren.... For me, I will big note it with the Catholics!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximillian Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 He might have thought that there are enough temples in Thailand. If you donate they will only extend their temple. For what ? For more donations... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Hey, if you condemn all Germans due to one idiot, well, who's stupid then? Also I have it on good authority he is part of advance party of "Idiots without Borders" NGO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcrab Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Unbelievable how stupid some people can be No mate it's not Are you au fait with all the world's customs? I'm guessing not. I must admit my first encounter with a Buddhist monk in Thai was quite confronting.. Burping and farting......not what I expected from the David Bowie experience I expected from the 70's or the 6o's Beatles bulshit thing Theres been quite a bit of shit in between but that was my life Anyway that's my story to date...if I've been stupid..so be it. Your life is now up to you..don't waste it mate Have a good life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidee Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 monks not interested in money ??? they sure like to count the donation tray every 5 min to catch this nutter ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Now just what is a security camera doing inside a temple? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttthailand Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Someone stooping that low must surely be in need. I thought that a temple was for the people who are in need. Perhaps we need to look a little deeper before we judge. I am sure the temple can afford that little amount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre0720 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Donations for the Buddha... He might have noticed that the Buddha never eats any of his food offerings... So if he does not nee the offerings... hummm Might as well make a better use of those donations.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre0720 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Someone stooping that low must surely be in need. I thought that a temple was for the people who are in need. Perhaps we need to look a little deeper before we judge. I am sure the temple can afford that little amount He should have asked..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Now just what is a security camera doing inside a temple? and monks are not allowed to testify in a court of law so what happens now ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 perhaps it was his change from his 100 baht donation Yeah. Do they have a video of him putting the 500 baht on the tray first.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laislica Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 monks not interested in money ??? they sure like to count the donation tray every 5 min to catch this nutter ? The caretaker of the temple alerted police to arrest him after all bank notes disappeared from the tray. Police found 14 Bt20-notes on the tourist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredNL Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 High quality tourist or junkie ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacChang Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Ok, which one of you, speak up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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