Landlady shocked by state of apartment left by British tenant

A landlord was horrified as she discovered her apartment in Thailand had allegedly been trashed by a British tenant and his father.

Property agent Walaiporn Donsri, also known as Sofia, said Brit teenager Rishi Mirpuri, 17, and his dad Raj Ramchand Mirpuri, 51, had been renting the unit as the youngster regularly competed in pool tournaments in Pattaya.

Both were staying in Thailand on tourist visas and had reportedly signed a two-year lease agreement.

But the pair reportedly vandalised the room over a security deposit dispute before vacating the apartment on short notice.

When Sofia inspected the property on July 17, she found it had been left resembling a pigsty.

The furniture and curtains were slashed, while the floor and kitchen counters were covered in sugar, discarded tissue paper, stale cereal, and other rubbish.

The bedroom was strewn with empty cans, while human waste was found in the toilet.

Sofia said she has sought help from police and the Immigration Bureau, but was told it was a civil matter and advised to pursue compensation through the courts.

She said: ‘The sofa was slashed. Curtains were cut and every corner of the room was filled with spray, stains that made it messy. It was stained here and there, and I'm not sure if it can be cleaned.'

Sofia said the tenants were planning to leave for Spain and had requested the return of their security deposit, breaching their lease agreement.

She explained that the deposit was forfeited for leaving early, and this was mentioned in their signed contracts.

She claimed the Indian father had threatened to 'pursue her and the owner' before warning them about 'fate and karma'.

When she contacted the tenants, she said they denied causing the damage and claimed someone else may have been responsible.

Sophia added: 'We already know these are just excuses. He always denies what he says, claims he can't remember, and insists he never said it. That's how he is with everything.'

The landlady said she shared photos of the apartment on social media in hopes of raising awareness and seeking legal advice.

She added: 'This is probably the second case we've dealt with, and it's the worst.

'We've had tenants leave rooms messy before, but nothing like this. It's quite common for people to move out and leave the place in disarray, so we have to hire someone to clean it and charge a cleaning fee. Some tenants simply leave the property however they want. It really depends on the individual.'