webfact Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Schoolboy, 8, hands in 40,000 baht at Tesco Lotus - and he's happy with 20 baht reward! Picture: Thai News Agency A charming and honest Thai schoolboy got national recognition after handing in a wallet containing 40,000 baht to the counter at the Tesco Lotus branch in Trang. Thanaphat Piyapong was featured on several news stations and commented that he was proud to return the money. The innocent little boy certainly didn't expect anything when the owner was called over the loudspeaker and collected the lost money. Neither did he make any negative comment when he got his reward - 20 baht! He just said he was glad to help and proudly showed his 20 baht note to a person who photographed him and posted the story on the Facebook page of Hormthip Thip, a shop at Lotus. TV presenters cooed over Thanaphat, nicknamed "Garfield" and aged just 8, who said he went with his mum to Lotus after school and was playing about when he found the money. He handed it in immediately. His school - Kantang Suksa - made a fuss of him and prepared to give him a certificate. Teachers said he was a lovely boy. TV shows said that it was so charming that he was proud of his 20 baht - but, of course, they added that it might have been nicer if the owner of the money had shown a little more "nam jai" in the amount given. Many people on social media said he deserved more than 20 baht. Source: Thai News Agency -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-12-29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiwrath Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, webfact said: Neither did he make any negative comment when he got his reward - 20 baht! Disgraceful. I know a reward is the choice of the person to whom the money was returned, but it would have been better not to give a reward, than insult him with 20 baht. I would have told them to stick it.......................... (you know the rest !). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evadgib Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 The number of 'Honest Cabbie' tales peddled by the authorities make me curious as to how this entered the news... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Time Thai Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 A microcosm of how things work here economically and politically. Person with wallet = Gov. Child = Gen. Public 40k returned, here's 0.5% typical finders fee would have been at least 750. Thanks kid, here's some pocket change. I'm surprised he actually got a note and not a bag full of satang. When he gets older he will face palm for sure. Guaranteed. The phrase, "finders keepers, losers weepers" comes to mind with this one However, good on the kid for showing some class, even if the owner of the cash didn't. I would have slapped a G down on his hand, happily I should add. Positive teachable moment here missed. But teachable moment there certainly was. Most Thais who see this as well are going to be like, <deleted>?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johncat1 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 If I lived near this honest boy I would gladly give him 500 Baht out of my own pocket and give this mean individual a piece of my mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedtripler Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Anyone who gave him back less than a 1k note doesn't deserve their money back.... Very lucky an adult shopper or even a member of staff didn't find it and pocket it instead of an honest kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 What a shame there was no photo of the grateful owner of the B40,000 showing his munificence with the young lad.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuang Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 20 baht disgusting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedtripler Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Happy Time Thai said: A microcosm of how things work here economically and politically. Person with wallet = Gov. Child = Gen. Public 40k returned, here's 0.5% typical finders fee would have been at least 750. Thanks kid, here's some pocket change. I'm surprised he actually got a note and not a bag full of satang. When he gets older he will face palm for sure. Guaranteed. The phrase, "finders keepers, losers weepers" comes to mind with this one However, good on the kid for showing some class, even if the owner of the cash didn't. I would have slapped a G down on his hand, happily I should add. Positive teachable moment here missed. But teachable moment there certainly was. Most Thais who see this as well are going to be like, <deleted>?!?! You lose 40k in a public place in a third world country normally you can kiss it goodbye..... Even 0.5% reward would seem stingy to me when the likely alternative is losing 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1falang Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 (edited) For a culture that supposedly cherishes outward appearances and the saving of face, some Thais can sure act in absolutely cringeworthy and contemptible ways. The lesson for this boy is "Next time, kid, just keep the cash." Edited December 29, 2017 by a1falang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicowoodduck Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Remind me to have that little bugger watch my bags my next trip to LOS.....?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 wow! 20 Baht! What a generous gift! Can I have the name and address of the gracious donor, please!? I would like to talk to him about his generosity, for a second... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcpattaya Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 20 Baht... OMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cxxis Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Great to read such reports. He is either not Thai or a Buddhist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 10% finders fee.. That owner is such a cheap skate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaurene Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 58 minutes ago, a1falang said: For a culture that supposedly cherishes outward appearances and the saving of face, some Thais can sure act in absolutely cringeworthy and contemptible ways. The lesson for this boy is "Next time, kid, just keep the cash." We do not know it was a Thai but more than likely it was. Real lovely kid. If it was me I would take him around the store and let him pick a nice present for himself And not care what it was or how much. Well done kid. Hope your father and mother are proud of you and not tell you off for not bringing it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 What can one even say about this creep who gave this kid 20 baht? It certainly reinforces most of what many of us know about wealthy Thais. And it brings up an interested point, which is slightly off topic, but related. How many super wealthy Thais are major charitable donors? Anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johncat1 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 2 hours ago, ratcatcher said: What a shame there was no photo of the grateful owner of the B40,000 showing his munificence with the young lad.. Agreed. There should have been a photo of this PERSON presenting 20 Baht to this boy I am sure somebody would recognise and name this individual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedtripler Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Just now, spidermike007 said: What can one even say about this creep who gave this kid 20 baht? It certainly reinforces most of what many of us know about wealthy Thais. And it brings up an interested point, which is slightly off topic, but related. How many super wealthy Thais are major charitable donors? Anyone know? I've seen tables of thais of suit wearing thais just leaving coins for the waitress after spending many thousands on food and drink Some of them even scoop up the coins lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johncat1 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 5 minutes ago, spidermike007 said: What can one even say about this creep who gave this kid 20 baht? It certainly reinforces most of what many of us know about wealthy Thais. And it brings up an interested point, which is slightly off topic, but related. How many super wealthy Thais are major charitable donors? Anyone know? Unless it benefits them .....NONE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johncat1 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 This also shows just how much Thais value the children of Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 May Buddha smile on you for the rest of your life young lad, for your honesty. Your parents must be proud of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibukid Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 (edited) 3000 baht reward. this paucity only encourages honest people to have second thoughts. Edited December 29, 2017 by malibukid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibukid Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 1 hour ago, speedtripler said: I've seen tables of thais of suit wearing thais just leaving coins for the waitress after spending many thousands on food and drink Some of them even scoop up the coins lol i tip 20%, i hear the English never tip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupermarineS6B Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 You can bet your bottom dollar it wasn't a farang that lost the wallet because it would of been headline news by now....... Tighter than a ducks you know what ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublezero Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 The "worst" is still to come, when his classmates start telling him how silly it was to give back the wallet. I wonder whether he can stay proud of his behaviour for a long time or whether he regrets it when other children constantly tell him it would have been smarter to keep the money.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackleton Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Does not sent out the right message the honest kid should have been rewarded a lot better any one reading this or watching seemingly it was on TV news Might think a bit different about handing in anything they find as They could land up getting the same or less a thank you does not count Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupermarineS6B Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 1 minute ago, malibukid said: i tip 20%, i hear the English never tip? Bo&*(^%s ! 10 %....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibukid Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, SupermarineS6B said: Bo&*(^%s ! 10 %....... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 This story must be true as only in real life does one bump into such stingy and despicable people who hand out such a miserable 20 THB reward. All would be really curious to know more about who walks around with so much cash in the wallet and can be such a miser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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