Pattaya teens return wallet with cash, win public praise

[snoop1130]

 

Two Pattaya teens won widespread praise for their remarkable honesty after finding, and returning, a wallet full of cash.

 

In a moment that highlights integrity over temptation, 14 year olds Noppadol Phuphiphat and Phattraraphol Ngao-ngam stumbled upon a wallet with cash and identification in an ice bucket outside a bustling shopping mall in Pattaya late yesterday, November 21.

 

The boys, both in their second years at local high schools Bannernplubwan and Watsuttawas, were out for a walk with a friend’s older brother near Central Festival Pattaya Beach when they made the unexpected find. Rather than pocket the 3,640 baht and 71 Chinese yuan (around 340 baht) inside, they chose the higher road, heading straight to Pattaya City Police Station at 11pm.

 

 

Their first concern was the owner’s peace of mind. According to Police Captain Anan Mahakitassawakul, the wallet contained identification belonging to a Chinese tourist, whose loss could have been distressing in a foreign country. He confirmed that the incident was recorded by the police, who are now waiting for the tourist to claim the wallet.

 

The scene at the station turned into a mini-celebration, with witnesses offering high praise to Noppadol and Phattraraphol for their integrity. Their good deed has made a lasting impression on the community, showcasing the positive values upheld by Pattaya’s young generation, reported Bangkok Post.

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Chaiyot Pupattanapong via Bangkok Post

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-11-22

 

 

[Tropicalevo]

Well done lads.

Your parents should be proud of you. 

[0ffshore360]

well done them !

hope the tourist rewards them.

[Nick Carter icp]

9 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

The scene at the station turned into a mini-celebration, with witnesses offering high praise to Noppadol and Phattraraphol for their integrity. Their good deed has made a lasting impression on the community, showcasing the positive values upheld by Pattaya’s young generation, reported Bangkok Post.

 

   It should be regarded as normal regular behaviour to hand in found wallets , shouldn't be regarded as extraordinary to return lost property.

   I expect the Police were celebrating because that's their bar bill paid for for tonight 

[Watawattana]

With all the bashing that happens on this forum it's nice to see a happy story.  Hope the tourist is very grateful.

 

I almost said "with all the bashing that happens on this forum it's nice to see a happy ending".  Luckily I didn't.  🤐

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Two Pattaya teens won widespread praise for their remarkable honesty after finding, and returning, a wallet full of cash

Good on them, hope they get a reward each

[mikebell]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

heading straight to Pattaya City Police Station at 11pm.

Were their parents not worried?

[JimHuaHin]

These young men should be running the country, they are certainly more honest than the current government.

[Gsxrnz]

Potential taxi drivers of the future. 

[john donson]

stingy chinese probably angry...where my wallet

[Yagoda]

I got pick pocketed a few years back and the theives tossed my wallet into a canal. Some poor poverty stricken dude fished it out and god knows how he did it, but he tracked me down with the help of probably his entire neighborhood and returned it to me. What a nice person he was.