Man unmasks gang of ‘snacking’ monks in Phetchaburi

By The Nation

 

 

A man exposed a gang of crooks, who allegedly dress as monks to dupe people, after falling for their story himself.

 

He posted pictures of these so-called monks on Facebook, saying he ran into them on a road in Phetchaburi province. Initially, the monks asked for water, before changing their request to ask for money.

 

The man’s post went viral when other victims shared their experience. It appears as if this gang of five usually target tourists and spend the money they get to buy snacks.

 

The man said he was afraid that this group of “fake” monks may commit violent acts in the future.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30398283

 

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10 minutes ago, webfact said:

"fake” monks

 

not to be confused with Make Funk .. 

1 minute ago, Justgrazing said:

 

not to be confused with Make Funk .. 

I think they both probably grate on people just the same...

1 minute ago, bluesofa said:

I think they both probably grate on people just the same...

 

Bit cheesy that .. your just monk-y'ing me about there .. 

Snacking monks was lost in translation ????

7 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said:

Snacking monks was lost in translation ????

There's some bad people about and they are naulty monkies.

2 minutes ago, Kwasaki said:

There's some bad people about and they are naulty monkies.

28 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

???????? remember my mum when I was doing something wrong " you naughty monkey " ????

 

A murder of crows, a gaggle of geese and a gang of monks walk into a bar...

De-frocking springs to mind.

I've seen the same.  Approached, asked for water, then asked for money.  Then they start acting creepy.  Me?  Without a word, into the car, lock the door, drive away. Kudos to any who report this to the police.  Fake monks are charlatans and aren't beyond acting out violently.  Essentially they are criminals dressing as monks to defraud the public.

22 hours ago, Kwasaki said:

???????? remember my mum when I was doing something wrong " you naughty monkey " ????

 

Mine was "sod"...????

12 minutes ago, transam said:

22 hours ago, Kwasaki said:

???????? remember my mum when I was doing something wrong " you naughty monkey " ????

 

Mine was "sod"...????

We had a neighbor who once told me she would skin me alive! scared the bejeebers out of me. I find all monks creepy though.

Wonder if premium tourists could tell the difference ? 

1 hour ago, RichardColeman said:

Wonder if premium tourists could tell the difference ? 

Yes, fake monks are quite common in China. I don't think that locals are fooled

Who is worse ? These fakes or the real ones driving around in a Porsche and with all the latest gadgets , phones etc ????