MamaSan Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 (edited) Weren't those boots? (made for walkin,' that is...) Edited June 22, 2018 by MamaSan insert more text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 well... who woulda' thought!! Sole Searching, at a temple I reckon those sneakers in the video were no better than a pair of Dunlop deck shoes... Dime a dozen - but hey! the Chinese will upsell anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackleton Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Quote Heard on the grapevine that Sports shoes are the favourites for being stolen seemingly the guy that takes them does a runner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Scumbags.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterb17 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 6 hours ago, chippendale said: It's the shirtlifters I fear more. Not a very pleasant term to use - of course you may be a closet queen ( highly likely ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie11950 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 When I was a monk at my local temple during a celebration, my Sandles (nothing fancy), were lifted. A very kind Thai gave me his sandles to use. Very thoughtful person. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katia Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I tend to try to stow my shoes in the most out-of-way place I can find (under the shoe rack if the bottom shelf is raised from the ground, behind a planter next to the shoe rack, etc.)... it might not do much good but who knows. With my shoes, my bicyle or anything, I try not to be the lowest-hanging fruit, especially if it's the case where my shoes are the nicest on the rack among a bunch of 50-baht market sandals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrunner Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I suppose carrying your sneakers (no pun intended) would be disrespectful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 14 minutes ago, oldrunner said: I suppose carrying your sneakers (no pun intended) would be disrespectful. If you put them in a backpack, then 'out of sight, out of mind' and I wouldn't imagine that would be an issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted June 22, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2018 "Let's go for a family outing to Wat Doi Suthep, make merit, and by making merit we can then steal the shoes of foreigners without incurring bad Karma. I'm sure Buddha said it was 'Ok'! Heck, they're just foreigners and probably not good Buddhists like our family. Even Wat Doi Suthep charges foreigners to enter because only Thais are good Buddhists! So being a Thai family, why shouldn't we charge these foreigners to come see our national treasures too. Soooo, the cost for this Chinese tourist is one pair of sports shoes freely given to a good Thai family!" 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 minute ago, connda said: "Let's go for a family outing to Wat Doi Suthep, make merit, and by making merit we can then steal the shoes of foreigners without incurring bad Karma. I'm sure Buddha said it was 'Ok'! Heck, they're just foreigners and probably not good Buddhists like our family. Even Wat Doi Suthep charges foreigners to enter because only Thais are good Buddhists! So being a Thai family, why shouldn't we charge these foreigners to come see our national treasures too. Soooo, the cost for this Chinese tourist is one pair of sports shoes freely given to a good Thai family!" Am I correct in assuming you graduated in Thai Logic 101 with a BA (Hons)? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chippendale Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 2 hours ago, peterb17 said: Not a very pleasant term to use - of course you may be a closet queen ( highly likely ) Stop trying to flirt with me ? And "closet queen" isn't a very pleasant term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Katia said: I tend to try to stow my shoes in the most out-of-way place I can find (under the shoe rack if the bottom shelf is raised from the ground, behind a planter next to the shoe rack, etc.)... it might not do much good but who knows. With my shoes, my bicyle or anything, I try not to be the lowest-hanging fruit, especially if it's the case where my shoes are the nicest on the rack among a bunch of 50-baht market sandals. If going somewhere where I need to take off my shoes, I make sure I'm wearing my old, worn Gambols and I also stash them where most people don't. The average Thai will drop their shoes at, or more aptly, on the door. I just stash my shoes further away than most Thais would be willing to walk. Plus if they steal mine, on their little feet it would give the term 'Flip-Flop' a real meaning. Edited June 22, 2018 by connda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 7 hours ago, DoctorG said: A Frenchman stole my flip-flops from outside my guesthouse in Cambodia. Stupid idiot returned a few days later and I saw him wearing them. Took them back and told him that he was lower than doggy doo. What was his name ? Filip de flop ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katia Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 hour ago, connda said: If going somewhere where I need to take off my shoes, I make sure I'm wearing my old, worn Gambols and I also stash them where most people don't. The average Thai will drop their shoes at, or more aptly, on the door. I just stash my shoes further away than most Thais would be willing to walk. Plus if they steal mine, on their little feet it would give the term 'Flip-Flop' a real meaning. Usually when I'm at a temple or similar, I'm also walking a lot, so wearing crappy shoes is a no-go because I need to be able to walk for miles in them comfortably (my Teva sandals). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissie Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I hope this doesn't give some untalented Farang Beggars and Buskers some ideas...... Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaleboneman Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 14 hours ago, NCC1701A said: I had my shoes stolen at the beach in Hua Hin. a new pair of bright green sneakers. but they only cost 350 baht. Now I keep my 3500 baht Merrell sneakers on no matter what I am doing. I never enjoy having sex with my shoes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 14 hours ago, PatOngo said: I never have that fear, a local could fit two of their little feet in one of my shoes. And it's a good thing you have never had that problem. I had to replace a pair of shoes unexpectedly in Chiang Mai on one occasion. Size 42 was just not to be found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 22 hours ago, sweatalot said: So what do we see here? Thais damaging the reputation of Thailand In an update of the news item, it was reported that the family was actually from Myanmar... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairieboy Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 21 hours ago, Greenside said: So this video was taken on a phone by someone nearby by the look of it. Why not raise the alarm? The videographer didn't want to be involved!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Prairieboy said: The videographer didn't want to be involved!! ...just the FB kudos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 58 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said: In an update of the news item, it was reported that the family was actually from Myanmar... ? The family who had the shoes stolen, or the thieves family? Is there a link to this update please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expatthailover Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 (edited) On 6/22/2018 at 9:25 AM, sweatalot said: So what do we see here? Thais damaging the reputation of Thailand Thais have an exemplary reputation in my experience. Then again I am well mannered and respect the citizens of the country that kindly allow me to reside there. More thieves in england and us than there are in thailand. Of course as in every tourist destination there will be chancers. No different in bali, hong kong, london, cancun etc etc...should you be willing to open your eyes and ears. Big ask for many who have already made up their minds Never once been burgled in thailand nor have wife's family. Never been shortchanged. Safer to walk the streets. Edited June 23, 2018 by Expatthailover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, bluesofa said: The family who had the shoes stolen, or the thieves family? Is there a link to this update please? It was an ironic remark, as foreigners from neighbouring countries are often blamed for thefts. (Didn't you see the 'silly' smiley??) Edited June 23, 2018 by StayinThailand2much 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said: It was an ironic remark, as foreigners from neighbouring countries are often blamed for thefts. (Didn't you see the 'silly' smiley??) OK, sorry. Missed the fact it was irony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Expatthailover said: More thieves in england and us than there are in thailand. Of course as in every tourist destination there will be chancers. Partly true. In 20+ years in Europe I was only once the victim of theft (Balkans!), a few things (mostly wallet, traveller's cheques, bag on the beach) in 13 years in Thailand, but many things within a short time-span in China (where they really steal anything they can carry away). Edited June 23, 2018 by StayinThailand2much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChakaKhan Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 On 6/21/2018 at 10:13 PM, NCC1701A said: I had my shoes stolen at the beach in Hua Hin. a new pair of bright green sneakers. but they only cost 350 baht. Now I keep my 3500 baht Merrell sneakers on no matter what I am doing. I came only with my beat up Keens--would have them resoled..I came back with brand new Keens but never wore them as I suspected this would happen..I sold the new pair for $100 but got them 50% off from Keen after writing them and sending pics of my beat up Keens and how they went all over the world with me....I also have a pair of Merrells..got them at goodwill for $7! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChakaKhan Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 13 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said: Partly true. In 20+ years in Europe I was only once the victim of theft (Balkans!), a few things (mostly wallet, traveller's cheques, bag on the beach) in 13 years in Thailand, but many things within a short time-span in China (where they really steal anything they can carry away). After 6 yrs in Thai, I always considered trying China, but your story gives me pause, and reminds me of the table signs at MAYA food court about stealing the silverware and written in chinese! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChakaKhan Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 16 hours ago, Expatthailover said: Thais have an exemplary reputation in my experience. Then again I am well mannered and respect the citizens of the country that kindly allow me to reside there. More thieves in england and us than there are in thailand. Of course as in every tourist destination there will be chancers. No different in bali, hong kong, london, cancun etc etc...should you be willing to open your eyes and ears. Big ask for many who have already made up their minds Never once been burgled in thailand nor have wife's family. Never been shortchanged. Safer to walk the streets. Wish I could say the same--lets see--stolen in LOS--2 phones-money-and my beloved honda dream mbike, as I remember asking my thai friend at police station what the brown envelope was for that the BIB handed me... I was told it was for a "Donation"..I said find it first and THEN I will donate...never got it back....I dont recall disrespecting anyone either when these items were stolen....parents raised me to be well mannered too....lucky u. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChakaKhan Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 On 6/22/2018 at 1:37 PM, neeray said: And it's a good thing you have never had that problem. I had to replace a pair of shoes unexpectedly in Chiang Mai on one occasion. Size 42 was just not to be found. Im a 44 and its a bit of a search but can be had..best bet is Tesco-Big C, or digging deep at the 2nd hand shop too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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