Popular Post webfact Posted December 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2022 Sanook Thai Caption: (I) thought (he) was asleep A Norwegian tourist found himself up the proverbial creek without a paddle yesterday afternoon. He was on his way from Koh Chang to a hotel in Yannawa, Bangkok, in a hired car when the driver stopped to relieve himself at a gas station in Nong Ree sub-district of Muang Chonburi. The tourist used the opportunity to get out the back and buy some snacks at the shop. When he returned there was no car. Along with no possessions and no passport. A lady came to his recue and called 191 who assigned Pol Sgt Chanin Botkhunthot to the case. They managed to contact the hotel where the Norwegian was staying they subsequently were in touch with the driver. He returned to the gas station saying that when he came out of the loo there was another vehicle blocking his line of sight. So he never saw if he acctually had a passenger in the back. He assumed his passenger was lying down asleep. He only realised his error at the Lat Krabang toll plaza when he looked behind him and found that he was tourist-less. He called the hotel who told him to go back to the gas station. He'd done 60kms without realising. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-12-20 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information 1 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lemsta69 Posted December 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2022 I'm quite a forgetful person but one thing I never forget is to let my driver know I'm going for a slash or to the Seven lest I end up like this hapless fellow. 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MRToMRT Posted December 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2022 There seems to be something missing from this story, this is the wierd bit: "He called the hotel who told him to go back to the gas station." 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted December 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2022 10 minutes ago, MRToMRT said: There seems to be something missing from this story, this is the wierd bit: "He called the hotel who told him to go back to the gas station." that's exactly my thought when i read it ....... did he need the intelligence of the hotel reception to tell him the logical answer ... hahaha 3 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Liverpool Lou Posted December 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2022 10 minutes ago, MRToMRT said: There seems to be something missing from this story, this is the wierd bit: "He called the hotel who told him to go back to the gas station." What's "so weird" about the hotel staff telling him to return to the petrol station to collect his passenger who he's left behind? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post toofarnorth Posted December 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2022 Not a good week so far for Scandies . 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brianthainess Posted December 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2022 38 minutes ago, webfact said: He only realised his error at the Lat Krabang toll plaza when he looked behind him and found that he was tourist-less. Ha Ha Ha He looked around wanting the toll money no doubt ???? 8 1 2 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tarteso Posted December 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2022 Perhaps driver saw before a non sleeper stichhiker ???? 1 2 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BananaStrong Posted December 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2022 (edited) There is more to this story! A driver, “professional,” doesn’t check on his paying passenger before departing? I’m guessing there was a gun fight, asteroids raining down, dragons circling, and the driver only has 11 minutes to save the Earth. Edited December 20, 2022 by BananaStrong 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post marcusb Posted December 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2022 1 hour ago, webfact said: when he came out of the loo there was another vehicle blocking his line of sight. There was another vehicle blocking his line of sight-of the back seat??? 11 1 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dmaxdan Posted December 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2022 1 hour ago, webfact said: He returned to the gas station saying that when he came out of the loo there was another vehicle blocking his line of sight. Where was this vehicle parked? On his back seat? 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrow Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 9 minutes ago, marcusb said: There was another vehicle blocking his line of sight-of the back seat??? That's exactly the first thought that came to my mind! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post outsider Posted December 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2022 Can't see if his passenger was at the back? What was the driver driving - the USS Enterprise? The driver probably tried to make a run for it, then realised he was easily trackable (by the hotel, by his vehicle etc), decided it wasn't worth the risk, and turned back. Anyway, good that it ended well for the Norwegian. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardinalblue Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 That hitchhiker is kind of on the heavy side with short legs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 3 hours ago, marcusb said: There was another vehicle blocking his line of sight-of the back seat??? Happens all the time to me??????????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Scouse123 Posted December 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2022 4 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said: What's "so weird" about the hotel staff telling him to return to the petrol station to collect his passenger who he's left behind? Because he didn't have the brains to figure that out for himself without being told. 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Spock Posted December 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2022 Far more likely that the taxi driver was trying to rip the guy off. There is no way he would not have realised that the Norwegian was not in the back. 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad mick Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 (edited) It's funny Xmas story ???? and excuse thought guy was asleep ???? didn't even bother to at least check back seat ! one hec of xmas story & Norwegian won't ever forget !! Merry Xmas all Edited December 20, 2022 by Mad mick 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted December 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2022 (edited) He returned to the gas station saying that when he came out of the loo there was another vehicle blocking his line of sight. So, he never saw if he acctually had a passenger in the back. He assumed his passenger was lying down asleep. Huh? Really? A responsible driver always confirm his passengers have returned to the car. Always. Anything to save face, after getting busted, and caught with his pants down. It comes down to perhaps the single most significant weakness most Thai people have. The pathological fear of losing face. Who cares what people think of you? For those of us with high self esteem, it just does not matter. Sure, maybe close friends and family. I ut strangers? It means nothing what they think, nor what they say about you. Nothing, less than zero. They count for nothing. They are just people, and people you do not know, nor will ever see again. Face is rife with self doubt, and by subscribing to this weakness, and man or woman is made a far lesser person. I consider the practice of face to be the polar opposite of the practice of Buddhism, which teaches the need for introspection, contemplation, owning up to a problem, and taking responsibility for issues, problems and tragedies that you create in life. Edited December 20, 2022 by spidermike007 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwanajohn Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 That happened to a friend of mine ...only he was driving ...wife asleep in the back seat at night dark...stopped at a service station ...he went in the shop ...she got out ...he came back ...drove off...pre cell phones...he was an hour or two down the road...not sure they are still married. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mywayboy Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Wet road,No Brakes that's why taxi driver couldn't stop until he got to Bangkok 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cake Monster Posted December 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2022 Thank God this Moron is not driving a Mini Van full of School Kids. 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 An ex UK Prime Minister once drove away after a break without realising he had left one of his own children behind. Can happen to anyone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Well it all ended on a happy note, stop trying to make a mountain out of a molehill 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMOUSE Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 5 hours ago, paulbrow said: That's exactly the first thought that came to my mind! no but diverted his attention! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scorecard Posted December 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2022 6 hours ago, Lemsta69 said: I'm quite a forgetful person but one thing I never forget is to let my driver know I'm going for a slash or to the Seven lest I end up like this hapless fellow. Further, I would take my bag with passport, wallet, phone etc., etc., with me, even just for 1 minute to buy snacks or quick chee... 2 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexpat Santa Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 We’ve all done it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sexpat Santa Posted December 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2022 Somchai was wheelspinning off as soon as he saw Torban enter the gas station shop! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damo1967 Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 6 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said: What's "so weird" about the hotel staff telling him to return to the petrol station to collect his passenger who he's left behind? Exactly.. who else was going to tell the taxi driver ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nong Khai Man Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 3 hours ago, cardinalblue said: That hitchhiker is kind of on the heavy side with short legs Bet YOU Would Though ?? ( Pick Herr Up I Mean ) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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