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Thai Solo Traveller Finds Intruder Under Bed in Tokyo Hotel, Raising Safety Concerns

The incident at an APA Hotel highlights security lapses, poor management response, and challenges in law enforcement accountability in Japan.

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Overview

  • Natalisi Taksisi, a solo traveller from Thailand, discovered a man hiding under her bed in a Tokyo APA Hotel room despite its key-card security system.
  • Hotel management failed to provide adequate support, with non-functional CCTV cameras and refusal to issue a full refund after the traumatic event.
  • The guest faced difficulty securing a copy of the police report, further underscoring gaps in law enforcement handling of the case.
  • A power bank and USB cable left behind by the intruder were recovered by authorities, but no further updates on the investigation have been provided.
  • The viral video of the incident has sparked widespread social media backlash, with calls for stricter safety measures and accountability in Japan's hospitality industry.