Phuket’s hotel scene is buzzing, but not for the right reasons. A Dutch tourist has left several hotel owners fuming after he bailed on paying his room bills and even swiped a bunch of room keys on his way out.
The Great Escape
According to a report from The Thaiger, this guy made his getaway without a second thought, leaving unpaid tabs behind. He’s now on the local hotels’ most-wanted list.
Over the weekend, the Phuket Times Facebook page blew up with a warning post about him. Alongside his photo, the caption read:
“Beware of this tourist! He stayed at several hotels in Phuket, left without paying, and even stole the room keys!”
Social Media Outrage
The post sparked a flood of comments, with locals venting their frustration and sharing their own run-ins with dodgy guests.
One user said, “Some people stay till the last day, then complain about the room just to demand a refund. They just want free stuff.”
Another chimed in, “He probably thinks Thailand’s security cameras don’t work, so he feels untouchable.”
Someone managing an Airbnb added, “I’ve had guests like this too. They stay, complain at the end, and report the property to the platform just to get their money back.”
Hotel Owners Under Fire
While the anger’s mostly aimed at the tourist, some netizens also pointed fingers at hotel owners. The criticism? They didn’t demand payment upfront.
What’s Next?
For now, the Dutch tourist is still on the loose. No official word yet on whether Phuket police are chasing him down or if any legal action is underway.
This drama is a heads-up for local hotels: watch out for sneaky guests, and maybe get those payments sorted before handing over the room keys!