webfact Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 "European" gives Korean a hug - now his won is gone! Picture: Sanook A Korean man reported to police that as he walked along Pattaya Sai 2 near Central Marina a tall man suddenly came up to him, greeted him and gave him a hug. The man was a European wearing jeans but no shirt, said Gyb Sub Kim, 50. Mr Kim managed to get away and hail a motorcycle taxi that took him back to his hotel. Once he was there he realized that he had lost 400,000 won worth 13,000 baht. Police are studying CCTV to try and get a lead in the case. Source: Sanook -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-03-29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Note to self, beware of shirtless huggers.. so as it turned out, one man's won is another man's win... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 New Film Titles; Won flew over the cuckoo's nest. Wonce upon a time in Pattaya. How the baht was won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Cheeky hugger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrik Andersen Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 I just don't believe this story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 You win some, you won some. You han'some, you winsom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When you know Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 The shirtless accused had just lost his proverbial in a gogo bar drinks jackup and picked on the hapless Korean gent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notasmartassknowitallfarag Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 How did he know he was European? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 A shirtless European man give the Korean man a hug ? Sorry I don't believe this story at all. An insurance scam is the first that comes to mind. CCTV will probably not show anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Must have been well taught by Pattaya's Ladyboys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetStickyRice Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 The first step for the police to start the investigation is to inquire / get CCTV footage and get bar girls to come forward with any information regarding a "topless European farang" ringing the bell at a bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 6 hours ago, balo said: A shirtless European man give the Korean man a hug ? Sorry I don't believe this story at all. An insurance scam is the first that comes to mind. CCTV will probably not show anything. Quite a small amount for an insurance scam , more likely an explanation to his Mrs as to where all his money went Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiochaser Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 One of the most clever pickpocket methods is the hugger-mugger. This trick works as an unsuspecting patron is entering a pub. When the mugger stumbles out, they will try to get friendly with the person entering – usually embracing them with a hug. When they go in, the mugger uses the opportunity to take a passport or wallet with them. This is an easy scam to pick up on and watch out for. If someone's going for the hug, simply step away. It is always better to step off and be rude than to have your wallet stolen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRich Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 18 hours ago, ezzra said: Note to self, beware of shirtless huggers.. so as it turned out, one man's won is another man's win... And shirt lifting huggers, beware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxyz1 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Hope he gets caught, jailed, and thrown out of the Kingdom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 On 3/29/2019 at 8:14 AM, ezzra said: Note to self, beware of shirtless huggers.. so as it turned out, one man's won is another man's win... Won>win>loss.... never keep your wallet in your arse pocket ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Dennis Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Here is a tip for Thai police. Tell the foreign currency exchange outlets to be on the lookout for a non Korean national exchanging won. Be warned though, he might be really cunning and put his shirt back on ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasane Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Money makes the farang won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 A shirtless sweaty guy trying to hug me, I would recoil rather than step back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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