KOH PHANGAN — A Pakistani couple’s attempt to evade payment at a hair salon in Koh Phangan through an elaborate scheme was thwarted after CCTV footage exposed their deception.
The incident occurred at Neptune Salon on February 21 between 8:02-8:52 p.m., when the couple staged a dispute during a haircut service. Salon owner Kanjana Matura reported that the husband and wife created a scene over the haircut length, with the husband demanding a shorter cut against his wife’s protests.
After the service was completed, the couple enacted what appeared to be a planned escape. CCTV footage revealed the husband displaying an empty wallet before the pair stormed out, falsely claiming dissatisfaction with the haircut. Cameras caught them laughing together outside the establishment moments later.
“The footage clearly showed their wallet was empty when they pretended to pay, and they were seen laughing together after leaving the salon,” Matura told reporters. She subsequently shared the incident on her Facebook page “Karn Karnjana” to warn other local businesses.
Following a police report filed on February 22, Koh Phangan Police quickly located the Pakistani tourists, who then agreed to pay the 500-baht ($15) service fee.
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