zhounan Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Some Indians tourists approached me in the Tiger Park some weeks ago,they were talking to me but they were interested to peek my gf. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 1 hour ago, zhounan said: Some Indians tourists approached me in the Tiger Park some weeks ago,they were talking to me but they were interested to peek my gf. How much you get? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dioj Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 15 hours ago, JimTripper said: I keep getting approached by India guys in Pattaya, in the evening. Starts off with 'Where are you from?' or some similar hogwash. What could they possibly want from me in the middle of Pattaya? I don't have the will to remain in the conversation long. Last night it was a large guy with a big gut who kind of pointed to my stomach. Did not feel like a homo thing. It's weird. Next time tell them you are working as a translator and assisting the tourist police. Then ask to see their visas. That should bring the conversation to a head pretty quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 1 hour ago, Dioj said: tell them you are working as a translator and assisting the tourist police. Then ask to see their visas Bad idea. Really bad idea. Had to remove a bunch of racist and homophobic and personal insult posts. If this conversation is going to keep going you'll have to tone it down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 17 hours ago, JimTripper said: What could they possibly want from me in the middle of Pattaya? Next time talk to them briefly and you'll find out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 19 hours ago, JayClay said: Or they might be trying to scam you in some way or another. Chances are high on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 It is unlikely they are tourists. Far more likely to be some sort of scam or money making opportunity. Just say no. I have no interest in talking to you. Bug off. See ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 3 hours ago, spidermike007 said: It is unlikely they are tourists. Far more likely to be some sort of scam or money making opportunity. Just say no. I have no interest in talking to you. Bug off. See ya. Racist 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted May 5 Popular Post Share Posted May 5 6 hours ago, Yellowtail said: Racist Completely false, I don't have a racist bone in my body. I lived and working in India for a couple of years and I adore Indian people. Same applies to people of color. So, stop being ignorant. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 4 hours ago, spidermike007 said: Completely false, I don't have a racist bone in my body. I lived and working in India for a couple of years and I adore Indian people. Same applies to people of color. So, stop being ignorant. Yeah, they all say that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 Has anyone ever bought a suit from one of those indian tailor shops? How do those places make any money? Even in bkk I don't think too many people wear suits, even in the business district. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanlea Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 On 5/4/2024 at 11:07 AM, JimTripper said: I don't think they were selling anything. It's tourists. Don't you have anything better to do? Go join a gym. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 7 minutes ago, JimTripper said: Has anyone ever bought a suit from one of those indian tailor shops? How do those places make any money? Even in bkk I don't think too many people wear suits, even in the business district. I saw quite a few when I was working. Saw a few in the bank the other day. That said, most of the shops are for tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wongkitlo Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 On 5/4/2024 at 9:29 PM, Yellowtail said: Indians are in my experience generally pretty friendly, perhaps you look like a nice guy to them. From the comments nobody has ever bothered to talk to any of them. I often talk to them on sontaews. Most seem to be on trips which their work provides them as part of their salary. As you said, they are generally very friendly. It all seems a new world to them and they are interested in other people. I am aware it is an unwritten law in Pattaya that you are not meant to engage or have eye contact with anybody unless asked, but sadly they disregard this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthegimp Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 On 5/4/2024 at 12:39 PM, Confuscious said: They are SCAMMERS roaming Second Rd. in Pattaya. Mostly 2 man. They try to engage in a friendly conversation and one of them will point at your stomach/belly. Next, they will say that they know an Indian herb which helps you to get rid of your belly in a short time. And they know an Indian shop who sells this herb, not far away. If you fall for that SCAM, they will bring you to the bazar in Second Rd. where they will sell you the herb for $$$$$$. Thanks. I had a guy start this line when I was wandering around drunk with my shorts around my ankles on 2nd Road one night. He did the first part of the scam, then backed off when I pulled the money from my sweat soaked loins and asked him if it was enough. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 same here stopped when i removed chickpeas from my right and lentils from my left pockets also stopped wearing curry cologne 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Yellowtail Posted May 6 Popular Post Share Posted May 6 5 hours ago, Wongkitlo said: From the comments nobody has ever bothered to talk to any of them. I often talk to them on sontaews. Most seem to be on trips which their work provides them as part of their salary. As you said, they are generally very friendly. It all seems a new world to them and they are interested in other people. I am aware it is an unwritten law in Pattaya that you are not meant to engage or have eye contact with anybody unless asked, but sadly they disregard this. It is amusing that you get a smile back from most every Thai, but most every western expat either looks away or scowls. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 8 hours ago, Wongkitlo said: From the comments nobody has ever bothered to talk to any of them. I often talk to them on sontaews. Most seem to be on trips which their work provides them as part of their salary. As you said, they are generally very friendly. It all seems a new world to them and they are interested in other people. I am aware it is an unwritten law in Pattaya that you are not meant to engage or have eye contact with anybody unless asked, but sadly they disregard this. To my understanding india guys are major dicks if you goto india. I have seen video's where they won't serve foreigners if you order food. The guys will just joke and laugh and make fun of you, especially in streetside situations. So it's interesting that they approach here. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 21 minutes ago, JimTripper said: To my understanding india guys are major dicks if you goto india. I have seen video's where they won't serve foreigners if you order food. The guys will just joke and laugh and make fun of you, especially in streetside situations. So it's interesting that they approach here. I was involved in five or six plants in India and had to visit one or two every month or so for five years, and thought it was great. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 31 minutes ago, JimTripper said: To my understanding india guys are major dicks if you goto india. I have seen video's where they won't serve foreigners if you order food. The guys will just joke and laugh and make fun of you, especially in streetside situations. So it's interesting that they approach here. Have you ever been to India? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Just now, scottiejohn said: Have you ever been to India? No, but he's seen videos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 1 minute ago, Yellowtail said: No, but he's seen videos Whilst wearing blinkers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 2 minutes ago, scottiejohn said: Whilst wearing blinkers! Yes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torturedsole Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 If an Indian(s) approaches you in Thailand, then sure as night follows day, you're being lined up to be scammed (accepted 1/100 could be genuine request for help, i.e. directions). It starts very casual, but hang about for more than thirty seconds and they'll feed you the lure and you either bite or you don't. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintdomingo Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) 10 hours ago, Wongkitlo said: From the comments nobody has ever bothered to talk to any of them. I often talk to them on sontaews. Most seem to be on trips which their work provides them as part of their salary. As you said, they are generally very friendly. It all seems a new world to them and they are interested in other people. I am aware it is an unwritten law in Pattaya that you are not meant to engage or have eye contact with anybody unless asked, but sadly they disregard this. Best part of 20 years ago I was stopped by an Indian gentleman in Soi 4 who told me I had a lucky face. Not feeling my sunniest that day my response was "I've got cancer you xxxx" which was the case at that time. He disappeared, and after treatment so did the other. Edited May 6 by saintdomingo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 On 5/4/2024 at 11:02 AM, JimTripper said: I keep getting approached by India guys in Pattaya, in the evening. Starts off with 'Where are you from?' or some similar hogwash. What could they possibly want from me in the middle of Pattaya? I don't have the will to remain in the conversation long. Last night it was a large guy with a big gut who kind of pointed to my stomach. Did not feel like a homo thing. It's weird. They want you ! You are fresh meat for them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingAPorn Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 A well known trick that OP has posted. These smart indians mainly aim at targetting stupid looking people and then they try to start the conversation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 20 hours ago, JimTripper said: Has anyone ever bought a suit from one of those indian tailor shops? How do those places make any money? Even in bkk I don't think too many people wear suits, even in the business district. I think quite a few have a suit made when visiting as a tourist, and Expats have one made for a wedding back home... having nothing but vests and cargo shorts in their wardrobes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wongkitlo Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 12 hours ago, saintdomingo said: Best part of 20 years ago I was stopped by an Indian gentleman in Soi 4 who told me I had a lucky face. Not feeling my sunniest that day my response was "I've got cancer you xxxx" which was the case at that time. He disappeared, and after treatment so did the other. I think it is,a,different demographic. I remember the fortune teller guys in Bangkok and their scams and the suit salesmen trying to drag you into their shops but I think the ones we get are just company workers with no ulterior motives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayClay Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 On 5/6/2024 at 10:20 AM, JimTripper said: Has anyone ever bought a suit from one of those indian tailor shops? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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