webfact Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 On June 27, an honest motorbike taxi driver in Pattaya city turned in a foreigner's lost bag containing crucial documents and nearly 100,000 Baht in US dollars, reported Siam Rath. The incident occurred at the motorcycle taxi stand at Soi 13 (White Lotus), Pattaya Central Road. Picture: Siam Rath The driver, 62-year-old Chamnan Svansap, discovered the bag after dropping off a passenger and parking his bike. Noticing an unattended bag, he didn't open it, instead waiting for about ten minutes hoping its owner would return. When no one claimed it, Chamnan brought the bag to Pattaya City Police Station. Picture: Siam Rath Not long after, a foreigner arrived at the station to report a lost bag, which turned out to be the one Chamnan had turned in. Picture: Siam Rath The police promptly returned the bag to the foreigner. Chamnan noted that while the money wouldn't make him rich, it would undoubtedly be a significant loss to its owner, empathizing with the foreigner's predicament. #news Top Picture: Siam Rath -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-06-28 - 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. 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olav Seglem Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 The correct thing to do, nothing less :-) But strange in this country: Feel every time locals do a natural act like this, it makes headline news. How come ?? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted June 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 27, 2023 7 minutes ago, Olav Seglem said: The correct thing to do, nothing less ???? But strange in this country: Feel every time locals do a natural act like this, it makes headline news. How come ?? ???? It counters the actions of some that do less natural and dishonest things. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, Olav Seglem said: How come ?? :-) wait for tomorrows follow up of a tourist being told to leave a taxi due to a fight with bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, stoner said: wait for tomorrows follow up of a tourist being told to leave a taxi due to a fight with bolt. Had a pal complaining of a Bolt driver insisting on more than the App said was the price...which he had rounded up by some baht anyhow. Perhaps they are becoming more like the taxis...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Good to see than not all lost in the Thai version of Sodom and Gomorrah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actonion Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Good to see an honest Pattaya Motorbike Taxi driver, these are regular findings are usually reserved for the Bangkok (car) Taxi driver... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksidedog Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 It's nice to hear of honesty here, though I will be much happier when the stories of theft and fraud don't outnumber such stories ten to one or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 39 minutes ago, actonion said: these are regular findings usually reserved for after a spate of bad press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritScot Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 There are good people in Thailand and im lucky to have some as friends yes some of the best however there are also some of the worst with low to below zero humanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumballl Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I can't find the emoji... but a facepalm is what I wanted. The bloke is carrying US dollars, thus appearing to represent the USA. Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextG Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Gumballl said: I can't find the emoji... but a facepalm is what I wanted. The bloke is carrying US dollars, thus appearing to represent the USA. Sigh. What a foolish post… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 There are some honest guys out there... Kudos to this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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