Vachira demands decent behaviour
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The appeal came in response to a recent surge in incidents involving Russian nationals, including a case where a man refused to pay his bills and a woman wielded a baseball bat in a threatening manner.
The letter, addressed specifically to the Russian community, was signed by Methavee Maneesri, Head of the International Department at Vachira Phuket Hospital.
“Dear Russian Community in Phuket,” it began, “Please find the attached information from the police daily record regarding an incident [that occurred at Vachira Phuket Hospital]. It is imperative to note that the behavior described in the report is unacceptable to us. I want to emphasize that I am ready to assist and cooperate with anyone involved in medical cases, [only] provided they adhere to standard procedures and respect public laws and regulations.”
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“Healthcare services are was a copy of a Phuket City not provided free of charge. Police report confirming Ms I encourage everyone to have Methavee’s complaint about a medical or work insurance threatening incident involving and to strictly adhere to the a Russian patient.
Thaind waiting queue, just like According to the report nationals do,” she stated. “I and Ms Methavee’s personal promise to serve and provide account of the events, the help and advice whenever it Russian patient Sergey Chent, increases your benefit in a 48, received his treatment on medical case, as many patients Apr 17 and left without paying have experienced. Yet, his bill totaling B8,380. I urge everyone to comply On Apr 19, Mr Chent with regulations to ensure returned to Vachira Phuket a harmonious community Hospital to see the doctors environment.” again and was asked by Ms
The letter, dated last Methavee and other hospital Saturday (Apr 20), was staff to pay the outstanding sent to The Phuket News bill. with a request to share the The man refused and information in The Phuket threatened the personnel,
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Accompanying Mr Chent was a woman wielding a baseball bat, referred to as “Mr Chent’s girlfriend” in the police report.
“They also brought weapons, a baseball bat, into the hospital. He displayed threatening behavior towards the officers and showed that he knew the police and caused chaos within the hospital,” the police report said.
The situation was brought to order by police officers arriving from Phuket City Police Station, located some 700 metres away.
Mr Chent was taken to Phuket City Police Station where he agreed to pay the bill. It was not confirmed
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Ms Methavee, in her personal police complaint, demanded Phuket City Police take legal action following Mr Chent’s and the woman’s behavior at Vachira Phuket Hospital.
Ms Methavee told The Phuket News that the incident was no misunderstanding, as the Russian man “wanted to scare her, behaved like mafia, claimed to have many businesses in Phuket and know big people.”
“I simply want to inform the Russian community that its members should not behave like this man. Please, stay in Phuket in peace and maintain good relationships. That is the message I want to convey,” Ms Methavee said.