webfact Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 Jomtien Hotel Security Boxes Robbed in Suspicious CircumstancesStory by Albert JackPATTAYA: -- At 3.30pm on Monday 9th May Pattaya police were called to the Jomtien Plaza Residence on Thappraya Road, close to Jomtien Beach, after receiving reports of an alarming incident.At the hotel a Russian couple, Mr Oleg Dunaev, aged forty-nine and thirty-eight year old Miss Olga Mironova, both residents of the hotel, made statements reporting their safety security boxes at the reception area had been robbed.A review of the hotel security cameras reveal that at 11pm the previous evening a man wearing a blue, hooded shirt and a face mask approached the reception desk. Staff later said he claimed to have lost his safe key and needed to borrow the master key, which opens ALL boxes, to access his belongings. Full story: http://pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/224279/jomtien-hotel-security-boxes-robbed-in-suspicious-circumstances/ -- Pattaya One 2016-05-16
Pimay1 Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 This is either a very stupid staff or they were in on the heist. My guess is both.
NongKhaiKid Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 A change from the receptionist accepting a supposedly spiked drink from a complete stranger and falling ' unconscious '.
thaiduncankk Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 Very suspicious. I think there will be a few P45's handed out this morning.
mcfish Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 I would expect to see the standard 100k baht in cash + gold jewelry in the Russian police report
colinneil Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 You could not make up stories like this, unbelievable. Staff giving out the master key?? Staff and robber in it together, proceeds spilt 50/50.
KittenKong Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 Why did the staff even have access to a master key? Holding master keys is the job of the building manager. Thais and security. What a joke.
trainman34014 Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 An 'alarming incident' to Thai Police only concerns a lack of tea money in the bin !
Speedo1968 Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 Jomtien Hotel Security Boxes Robbed in "Suspicious Circumstances" So, if you rob the security boxes openly that's not suspicious and therefore ok ?
canuckamuck Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 Here you go sir, this is the master key to all the security boxes. Oh I see you have put on a hood on and a face mask. Does this mean you wish to be left alone? OK, just bring the key back when you are done. Have a nice day.!
scorecard Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 From my experience it always needs 2 keys: Key 1: - The individual key, specific to each box number, currently issued to guest XXXXX. Key 2: - A master key which is the same for every security box in that 'bank' of security boxes. Must be used in conjunction with key 1 above. This story seems to suggest having the master key alone gives total access to open every security box.?
johng Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 In the photo it looks like a headless thief committing the alarming act
chrisinth Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 In the photo it looks like a headless thief committing the alarming act Now that would be very suspicious..........................
johng Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 In the photo it looks like a headless thief committing the alarming act Now that would be very suspicious.......................... Not if he had his hands tied behind his back while cutting his own head off with a samurai sword ..it would be suicide.
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klauskunkel Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 At 3.30pm on Monday 9th May Pattaya police were called From the article: At the current time it is not thought that hotel staff have been questioned as to the nature of their negligence, incompetence or, possibly, involvement in the crime. one week later and the police still hasn't questioned the staff..., makes me question the police as to the nature of their negligence, incompetency or, possibly, involvement in the crime... but I know the answer already: all of the above to some extent or other
Gsxrnz Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 From my experience it always needs 2 keys: Key 1: - The individual key, specific to each box number, currently issued to guest XXXXX. Key 2: - A master key which is the same for every security box in that 'bank' of security boxes. Must be used in conjunction with key 1 above. This story seems to suggest having the master key alone gives total access to open every security box.? Um.....I think you'll find that 99.9% of hotel security boxes of this nature are a single key set of boxes bought at Homepro or similar. They certainly won't be Bank grade security boxes (where one keeps one's gold bullion and bearer bonds) with twin key entry. So a single "master" key is quite normal to access all/any boxes by staff - which is a worry. A bash with a partially boiled potato would probably open the doors anyway. I never use hotel security boxes or safes. Prime targets for any little tea leaf.
Graemej100 Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 Jomtien Hotel Security Boxes Robbed in Suspicious Circumstances How can any robbery not be suspicious.
garvon Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 In my days of working with international hotel chains there were 2 locks but no master key to gain access to both locks. In the event of a lost key then locks had to be drilled with the guest paying for this together with the new locks. Just sayin'.
Mickmouse1 Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 I think the staff believe or know that POLICE Men are either stupid or will play daft and accept the story.Any hotel receptionists will go to open the box before the guests very eyes.I am not going to say anymore except 5555555555
mrfaroukh Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 I feel they all are in it. How can they just give a master key to someone like that to open all the safe box. They should have ask him which one is his and then get some description of what is in it. The best was that the guest given a box should be registered so they know which box belong to which guest.
inzman Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 It's pretty obvious they are all in this together. What's funny is how the keystone cops accept this cocked up story.
cyberfarang Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 I don`t see a problem. The hotel management will apologise to the Russian couple for their gross incompetence and compensate them the sum of $5000 equivalent in Thai bahts and the couple will live happily ever after.
Basil B Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 From my experience it always needs 2 keys: Key 1: - The individual key, specific to each box number, currently issued to guest XXXXX. Key 2: - A master key which is the same for every security box in that 'bank' of security boxes. Must be used in conjunction with key 1 above. This story seems to suggest having the master key alone gives total access to open every security box.? Um.....I think you'll find that 99.9% of hotel security boxes of this nature are a single key set of boxes bought at Homepro or similar. They certainly won't be Bank grade security boxes (where one keeps one's gold bullion and bearer bonds) with twin key entry. So a single "master" key is quite normal to access all/any boxes by staff - which is a worry. A bash with a partially boiled potato would probably open the doors anyway. I never use hotel security boxes or safes. Prime targets for any little tea leaf. I find it hard to believe they would have gone to the expense of buying suited looks also nowadays you only have to get a picture of the master key and a good crocked locksmith can make one. Better going for the two key system, with some high tech keys as most common locks can be picked with ease.
gandalf12 Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 Well at least you know the name of the hotel so now you can avoid it like the plague
Jimbo1964 Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 Dumb and dumber. Just hand them the master key and walk away.....
JSixpack Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 CSI: TVF has really gone to work on this very complicated crime. Well done!
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