Man retrieves retrieves S$3,300 cash he had lost thanks to honest housekeeper
A man in Thailand was able to recover 83,000 baht (about S$3,300) in cash he had lost after a housekeeper found it and handed it to the police.
Source: Khaosod
The 56-year-old housekeeper, known as Auntie Khod (transliterated from Thai), discovered a black bag containing the money near a rubbish bin in Udon Thani province.
She turned the money over to the police, who then issued a notice to locate the owner.
Delivery driver claims money
At about 11am on 12 April, a 27-year-old delivery driver, Mr Phunsap, arrived at Mueang Udon Thani Police Station to claim the money.
He said the cash was likely lost on 6 April, when he had gone to pick up a motorised tricycle in the same area before continuing with his deliveries.
Source: Khaosod
The money had been withdrawn for fuel and operational expenses, and also included some funds from customers.
Mr Phunsap said he initially did not think the money reported in the news was his.
However, after recognising the bag, he checked the back of his vehicle and realised it was missing.
He explained that he had placed the bag at the back of his vehicle during a busy moment, and believed he may have dropped it due to carelessness.
Source: Khaosod
After completing his deliveries in Bangkok, he returned to Udon Thani to contact the police.
He was reportedly overwhelmed upon recovering the money and said he did not expect to get it back.
Man rewards housekeeper who returned cash
Police verified his claim before returning the 83,000 baht.
In appreciation of her honesty, Mr Phunsap gave Auntie Khod 5,000 baht (S$200) as a reward.
Source: Khaosod
Auntie Khod had earlier said the money did not belong to her and she did not want to keep it, adding that she sympathised with the owner, who would likely be distressed over the loss.
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Featured image adapted from Khaosod.
