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Honest Phuket tourist worker lauded

Published: 21 Feb 2013 at 11.47
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Phuket has rewarded a minibus driver for his honesty in returning a clutchbag containing $15,000 and a passport lost by a Russian passenger.

Thatri Nimnuan was praised at a Phuket civic ceremony and given a "thank you" certificate, The Phuket News reported Thursday.

Phuket tourist officials present the certificate to Mr Thatri. (Photo by The Phuket News)

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g.manont
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Discussion 4 : 21 Feb 2013 at 18.324
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Thanks to the man, Khun Thatri !

You've done Phuket proud.

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Discussion 3 : 21 Feb 2013 at 13.553
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A tourist carries around $15,000 cash in a bag ? And drops it ? Duh.
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Discussion 2 : 21 Feb 2013 at 12.012
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Why would a tourist be carrying 448,000 baht around with them? Sounds almost like someone was taking their laundry out.
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Discussion 1 : 21 Feb 2013 at 12.001
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Very nice story from Phuket, this is a prime example of a good Thai citizen. He deserves to be recognised. Well done.
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