Scammer alert: Rogue seller fleecing train passengers in Nakhon Sawan

[snoop1130]

 

Nakhon Sawan Railway Station has been a recent hotspot for a scammer. Numerous social media users are warning others of a dishonest merchant on board the trains who claims that he has no change and disappears after offering to exchange for smaller notes. This rogue scammer seems to be a common scourge, as many have faced a similar situation.

 

A social media user’s post cautioning the public first brought attention to the issue. The user detailed their experience on the รถไฟไทย TrainThailand Facebook group. They were travelling on the express train service number 108, which made a stop at Nakhon Sawan station at 1.11am. A skinny, dark-skinned man was peddling bottled water on the train, asking for 20 baht per bottle. After receiving 100 baht from the passenger and promising to return the change, the rogue seller vanished before returning the change.

 

The complaining passenger clarified that their post didn’t aim to generalise or stigmatise all hawkers on trains. They acknowledged there are plenty of trustworthy sellers on these trains and the rogue seller is part of a minority tarnishing the image of those honest vendors. This post has struck a chord with many online commentators, several of whom indicated they’ve had a similar experience. Collectively, they are requesting that relevant officers address the rogue seller’s actions, reported KhaoSod.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Picture courtesy of @hamzterzkub Twitter

 

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[bunnydrops]

The simple solution. Tell the vendor to return when they have change before buying.

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

This post has struck a chord with many online commentators, several of whom indicated they’ve had a similar experience. Collectively, they are requesting that relevant officers address the rogue seller’s actions

Opportunist, he can't do it daily as he will soon be recognised as soon as he steps aboard.

[hotchilli]

11 hours ago, bunnydrops said:

The simple solution. Tell the vendor to return when they have change before buying.

That's logic.... nuff said.

[sammieuk1]

How do you disappear on a train unless you tunnel out ????

[Grumpy one]

13 hours ago, bunnydrops said:

The simple solution. Tell the vendor to return when they have change before buying.

That's way too simple for some