Woman’s head ‘shaved by bartender’ over unpaid bill

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1. 14d ago

   Woman's head shaved by bartender over unpaid bar bill

   An 18-year-old woman in Bangkok had her head shaved by a bartender after accumulating a large unpaid bar bill, allegedly 60,000 baht ($1,800). The incident has sparked widespread criticism and outrage. The woman, who used a fake ID to enter the bar, was pressured into signing a 'hair purchase contract' before her hair was shaved off.

   Why it matters

   The incident has raised concerns about customer safety and treatment in bars, particularly in tourist areas. It also highlights the issue of underage drinking and the use of fake IDs. Authorities have been asked to investigate allegations of potential misconduct.

   What is confirmed

   • The woman's unpaid bar bill was allegedly 60,000 baht ($1,800).
   • The incident occurred in Bangkok.
   • The woman was 18 years old.
   • She used a fake ID to enter the bar.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The woman was pressured into signing a 'hair purchase contract' before her hair was shaved off.

   What to watch next

   • Investigation into allegations of misconduct by bar staff.
   • Potential charges against the bartender or bar management.
   • Response from local authorities and regulatory bodies.
   Sources used for this update (14)

   1. 스포츠조선 — "No 2.5 Million Won for Drinks?" Bar Sparks Outrage After Shaving Teen Female Customer's Head
   2. Thai Examiner — Underage woman ran up 60,000 baht tab at host bar after pursuing a man. Bill paid by shaving her hair
   3. Wide Open Country — Rogue Bartender Dishes Out Drastic Punishment Over Unpaid Tab
   4. Thought Catalog — A Bangkok Bar Manager Shaved an 18-Year-Old Bald After She Ran Up an $1,800 Tab and Couldn’t Pay
   5. Syracuse.com — Bartender accused of shaving 18-year-old woman’s head over unpaid bill of $1800
   6. New York Post — Woman’s head ‘shaved by bartender’ over unpaid bill
   7. NDTV — Bartender Shaves Woman's Head After She Fails To Pay Huge Bar Bill
   8. Bangkok Post — Bar manager accused of shaving woman's head over unpaid bill
   9. www.freepressjournal.in — Thailand: Bartender Shaves Woman’s Head Over Unpaid $1,800 Bar Bill After Drink-And-Dash - VIDEO
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   11. nypost.com — Nearly 3,000 Ebola deaths and over 6,000 confirmed cases reported by Congo authorities
   12. www.freepressjournal.in — 'Outrageous': 18-Year-Old Woman’s Head Shaved Over ₹1.7 Lakh Unpaid Bill In Bangkok Bar - VIDEO
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