Police hunt Thai woman accused of stealing B130,000 from Phuket tourist

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Police hunt Thai woman accused of stealing B130,000 from Phuket tourist

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

It appears that the money was stolen from a draw and was not kept locked away in a safe. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET:-- Patong Police are currently looking for a woman, believed to be Thai, who is alleged to have stolen more than B130,000 from a Canadian tourist when spending time with him in his hotel room.

 

Patong Police were alerted of an incident at 2pm yesterday (Nov 30) where it was alleged that a female had stolen cash from 32-year-old Canadian tourist, Ryan Alexander Sheridan, while spending time with him at his room at the Holiday Inn Hotel on Ruamjai Rd.

 

Mr Sheridan told police that the cash stolen from him included B85,000 in Thai currency, Canadian $1,000 and US$350.

 

Full Story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/police-hunt-thai-woman-accused-of-stealing-b130-000-from-phuket-tourist-60084.php#YhmRwOYOyJMD6qW1.97

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2016-12-01

[snoop1130]

Canadian tourist robbed of $4,000 by Bangla 'companion'

Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

PHUKET:-- A hapless Canadian tourist yesterday filed a complaint against a Thai woman, claiming that she made off with about 130,000 baht in cash from his hotel room. 

Alexander Ryan, 31, told police that he had met the woman on Bangla Road in Patong on Tuesday night, and then invited her back to his room at the Holiday Inn hotel where they both continued to drink. 

“Mr Ryan said that he woke up the next morning to find that the woman was gone and so was his money – which included 85,500 baht, CAD$1,000 and US$350,” Maj Teerasak Boonsang of the Patong Police told the Phuket Gazette today. 

 

Full Story: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/Canadian-tourist-robbed-4000-Bangla-companion/65938?desktopversion

 

-- © Copyright Phuket Gazette 2016-12-01

[Just1Voice]

No sympathy from me. 

 

 

[kingalfred]

Clown . Taking a stranger to your room is dangerous but with that amount of money there as well .. haha fool


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[sanemax]

I wonder whether he had anything added to his drink ?

[crafty1]

Som nom naa

[Cuchulainn]

What a berk. What an absolute prat.

[DKHawaii]

IDIOT! Still wondering if he's even telling the truth about the amount that was "stolen". Now I'm not siding with any corruption that goes on in Thailand (yes there ARE a bunch of corruption in Thailand), however, there is this thing called the 'INTERNET' where you research the "do's & don't" of country/countries traveling, especially for novice travelers...he just set his ownself up by inviting trouble! Accept the loss pal, and move on, (expensive) lesson learned!!! 55555

[LivinginKata]

'hapless' is an excellent description ... deserves the loss. 

[steelepulse]

Holiday Inn probably will have the punters friend's id right? Don't most decent hotels ask for id when a punter has a new friend?

[Thechook]

Tool

[Thaiwrath]

7 hours ago, LivinginKata said:

'hapless' is an excellent description ... deserves the loss. 

 

Hopeless would have been just as good as a description.

[balo]

Why carry cash ? Is he afraid the ATM's will bite him in the arse?  

 

[GiantFan]

Last time I stayed, a guard was stationed at the lift to prevent overnight guests.

[captspectre]

christmas came early for some Thai lady! remember, there is ALWAYS a charlie tuna out there that is just begging to be fleeced! wonder if he ever heard of a safe box? anyway, no sympathy here!

[yellowboat]

If you are not going to use the hotel safe, then use a different hotel room for "entertaining" guests.  Or perhaps a different hotel entirely. 

[KamnanT]

Well, this is an embarrassing day to be a Canadian.  Someone should have told hm that being polite and modest doesn't mean having to be a doormat for the poontang.

[Hayduke]

Damn, from the photo it looks like she even took his shoelaces. This girl's definitely got game.

Edited December 2, 2016 by Hayduke

[mettech]

I do not feel sorry for him he should of known better and  to bring a nice young girl into room is dangerous even if you lock your door.

He as a Canadian will have a sorry ass story to tell his friend so it might help the cannuck to understand that all here is about money.

[Briggsy]

Unfortunately Canadians and Scandinavians tend to be more trusting types. This positive attribute means they become unstuck more often in Thailand where you need to be on your guard to some extent.

 

Most of the money will be recovered but Ryan, the clueless Canuck, will buy the line from the cop that they were only able to recover 4000 Baht and then tip them.

[meatboy]

what an absolute plonker,met this lovely woman on the road,a streetwalker name noi? ioy? joy? or boy? sorry i cant remember the name,she was quite freindly when i said i have plenty of money,so why dont you come back to my place for a cup of tea.

OH NO i dont want any money cause i like you,so handsom.

oh that was great now try and get some sleep and we will do it again.

you just cant make it up.

[mettech]

Really I think it is the way Canadians are it is a cold country and the sun hit their head too hard.

[samsensam]

 

ah, the dangers of believing you have suddenly and inexplicably become 'hansum'...

[atyclb]

bangya road for sure

[whaleboneman]

Are we sure it was a lady? Anyway, if it had happened to me, I would just take the loss as I wouldn't want my name plastered all over the internet.

[Muzarella]

At least he got a nice picture now to send to his buddy friends in Canada.....or better...this full online link saying "I wish you are here".

[Fireyfish]

12 hours ago, LivinginKata said:

'hapless' is an excellent description ... deserves the loss. 

 

hopeless might be more apt ... expensive but valuable lesson learnt (hopefully)

[riverhigh]

2 hours ago, balo said:

Why carry cash ? Is he afraid the ATM's will bite him in the arse?  

 

Maybe! If he was working under the table in Canada or US the answer would be yes. Bring the cash over to Thailand, spend it, and Canda Tax Revenue would be none the wiser.

[chrisinth]

Expensive little lesson for him to be sure. Whereas I do feel sorry for him, obviously sight impaired due to the rose tinted glasses of a tourist, he will not be the only visitor to find themselves in this position over the next couple of months I'm sure......................

[cheechee]

13 hours ago, Just1Voice said:

No sympathy from me. 

 

 

Payment isnt stealing.............................lol.  Maybe it was one of thsoe UP TO YOU DEALS.................lol.