Hotel worker held for room entry bidListen to this articlePHUKET: A hotel employee accused of attempting to enter a female guest's room late at night was taken into custody Sunday afternoon and brought before the Phuket Provincial Court, where he pleaded guilty to attempted nighttime trespass. The guest later filed a complaint with police. The hotel later clarified that he was a loss prevention supervisor, not the security chief, and confirmed that his employment has now been terminated. Following circulation of the CCTV footage, Phuket provincial authorities inspected the hotel on the orders of Governor Nirut Pongsitthithawon. The hotel said it immediately assisted the guest by moving her to another room and issuing a refund, excluding food charges.

Source: Bangkok Post January 19, 2026 22:33 UTC