Here's one for my "I Don't Get It" list

[Gaybutton]

I don't get why anyone would do this, let alone a group doing it intentionally. The bill for dinner for the four doing this came to 1082 baht, which amounts to 270 baht each. They can't afford to pay that? They take the chance of 'dashing' and getting caught just to get away with cheating the restaurant? And they have been doing this at several restaurants in the area, which greatly increases the chances of them getting caught. WHY are they doing this? I hope they get caught - I'd love to know their excuse.

And it's not just them. Lately I've seen news about several such incidents. Seems to me to be an incredibly stupid thing to do.
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Chinese dine-and-dash gang hits Chonburi restaurants

by THE NATION

March 10, 2025

A gang of Chinese diners has been causing trouble for restaurant owners in the Bo Win area of Chonburi’s Si Racha district, with their latest offense occurring at a local pork barbecue restaurant where they fled without paying their bill.

Yuthanan Panphrom, the restaurant owner, recounted the incident to the press, explaining that four Chinese men orchestrated the scheme on Saturday evening. The first three arrived at the restaurant around 7.30pm, followed by a fourth man who joined them 30 minutes later in a white car. The group enjoyed their meal until 8.27pm before making their escape.

The restaurant staff presented the bill for 1,082 baht, but the group crumpled it up and dropped it under the table while the staff were occupied, he explained. Despite being reminded to settle their payment, the men reassured the staff that they would pay later—only to flee the restaurant moments later in their vehicle.

While Yuthanan has encountered customers who mistakenly leave without paying, they usually reach out after seeing the restaurant’s social media posts. However, he pointed out that this group showed no intention of paying.

He confirmed that he will file a complaint with the police to take legal action against the gang.

Story and photos: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/general/40047220