French tourist leaves 100,000 baht in Phuket hotel, gives staff 100 baht tip after cash returned
A French tourist who accidentally left about 100,000 baht (around S$3,800) in cash at a Phuket hotel got it all back thanks to the staff’s honesty.
After returning to collect the substantial sum, he reportedly tipped them just 100 baht (S$3.80).
Housekeeper found envelope stuffed with cash in wardrobe
The incident took place at OASIS Phuket Airport, a four-star hotel in Southern Thailand.
A housekeeper initially encountered an envelope in a wardrobe.
Upon opening it, staff found stacks of Euro banknotes amounting to around S$3,800.
Source: Guy Petcharat on Facebook
However, the guest had already left Phuket and travelled to Koh Samui.
The accommodation’s owner, Guy Petcharat, subsequently contacted him to let him know that his money had been found.
Tourist travels back to Phuket to collect money
After learning about the forgotten cash, the tourist made his way back to Phuket to retrieve it.
Source: Guy Petcharat on Facebook
The owner told local media that the tourist appeared relieved and happy when the money was returned.
Given the amount involved, he said the tourist would likely have been shocked had the cash actually gone missing.
After receiving the envelope, the tourist reportedly thanked the staff by leaving a S$3.80 tip.
The owner captured the moment the cash was returned via a Facebook post last Friday (2 Oct).
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Featured image adapted from Guy Petcharat on Facebook.
