TommoPhysicist 2,626 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Farangs drugging Thais? That's a twist. My understanding, farang refers to the westerners, especially the white ones. Not sure that middle-easterners fall into this category. That would be a 'Kairk' Link to post Share on other sites
jacko45k 17,337 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Who puts there Mobile/Cell phone in the hotels safety deposit boxes ??? would they not be using them Obviously not.... I wouldn't be using my UK SIM here and can actually survive without having my phone in my pocket for a few hours.Nor would I take it on a trip that involved swimming, diving or going out on a boat. It might get stolen. Link to post Share on other sites
somdej 55 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 This article is poppycock..... never in a million years, inside job written all over it. Link to post Share on other sites
khunken 4,246 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Similar to the Samui break-in in that a master key must have been held at reception - not good security. Hotel safe boxes should have a 2-key system where one key is with the guest & the other at reception. The master key for the guest's keys should be held in another safe place, preferably with the manager. I wonder if the perp knew where the master key was? Link to post Share on other sites
Tboy928 60 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Farangs drugging Thais? That's a twist. is Copy Cat , and bet is a Thai , and receptionist is in on it . Dont add up, why would stranger give coffe to the guy, and why would he take it.. Link to post Share on other sites
PoorSucker 6,925 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Similar to the Samui break-in in that a master key must have been held at reception - not good security. Hotel safe boxes should have a 2-key system where one key is with the guest & the other at reception. The master key for the guest's keys should be held in another safe place, preferably with the manager. I wonder if the perp knew where the master key was? In the Samui case the "safety" boxes just had small padlocks, I went there and took a look. Looks like the same here. Photo: http://www.karonplace.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
jacko45k 17,337 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I also have no idea whether this would be covered by insurance Why not, it would be a poor insurance policy that did not offer some remuneration for valuables left in the hotel safety deposit. Rather than under your socks in a drawer. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
PoorSucker 6,925 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 is Copy Cat , and bet is a Thai , and receptionist is in on it . Dont add up, why would stranger give coffe to the guy, and why would he take it.. Coffee no, Sam Song soda yes. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
pacovl46 1,886 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Who puts there Mobile/Cell phone in the hotels safety deposit boxes ??? would they not be using them Do you put your mobile phone in your swimming trunks when you go for a swim? Link to post Share on other sites
Bellweather 587 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 i smell a rat there............... What nationality ? Link to post Share on other sites
techboy 388 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) Farangs drugging Thais? That's a twist. First post and right off the bat someone has to try and turn it around to dump on the Thais. Glad that I have not had anything to eat yet today buddy. Edited January 17, 2013 by techboy Link to post Share on other sites
Payboy 7,113 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I don't believe the story. Never been to an hotel yet where you've needed to drug the receptionists. They seem to be able to fall asleep on their own!! I've never been to a hotel where the receptionist would accept a cup of coffee from a guest. The whole story sounds wrong to me. Maybe he/she thought it was that expensive Elephant dung brew. Now who could resist that! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
oldsailor35 3,817 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Col Arun said the robber was “Middle East looking” with fair skin?????? Are'nt middle eastern looking people generally swarthy with a "coffee in the milk" complexion ? Link to post Share on other sites
Bellweather 587 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Every month or so I go to a city in my province for a change of wallpaper and always use the same hotel. Late night / early morning if I am going to 7- (ok honey ?), for coffee etc I always the receptionists if they would like something and it's always gratefully received but with stories like this it makes you wonder if it's a good idea Link to post Share on other sites
oldsailor35 3,817 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 oh well ... this happen everywhere in the world ..... but 3 millions bath in belonging 21 safe that makes 142,857 baht per safe .... pretty much a lot for such a small hotel .....with only one receptionist and no one around ..... strange to me . I hadn't done the maths. It does seem a lot. I also have no idea whether this would be covered by insurance Of course it will be, and 'boy' are they going to take a pounding ! Link to post Share on other sites
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