Surprised they would pay out that amount. Is that a big amount for compensation?
PHUKET: The Chinese tourist who was bitten on her nose on January 9 by a reticulated python after a failed kiss attempt at a Phuket snake show, will be compensated for her medical bills, pain and stress in the amount of
B120,000 (US$3,300), a representative of the 'snake show' has confirmed.
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Eakkapop Thongtub Sunday 10 January 2016, 04:06PM
The compensation amount was confirmed this afternoon by a represenative of the Pa-wai Odski [transliterated] company who operates a "snake charming and venom collection show" in Chalong's Moo 2.
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video clip and selfie of the incident, which occurred midday on January 9, quickly went viral on social media, prompting mixed reactions.
Some netizens said that the woman deserved getting bit for daring to get so close and trying to kiss a wild animal, while others asserted that it is the responsibility of tourism operators to ensure safety of all of its customers.
Nonetheless, Santi Pawai of the Phuket Sport and Tourism office confirmed that all of the establishment's snakes are legal and registered, and that the woman is content with the compenstation amount and will not escalate the case any further.
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