Sole searching: Foreign man’s shoes stolen from Thai beach - video

[snoop1130]

 

A foreign man residing in Thailand expressed frustration after his shoes were stolen at a beach, sparking a discussion on the commonality of such incidents in the country.

 

TikTok user @imlukematthew shared a video yesterday, November 25, detailing his experience. He explained that he had ridden his motorcycle to a beach, left his shoes beneath it, and found them missing upon his return.

 

“I’ve just been robbed in Thailand. I came to the beach, parked my motorcycle, left my shoes with it, and now they’re gone.”

 

The clip also showed the exact spot where the shoes were left, highlighting that they were taken from directly under the motorcycle.

 

The foreigner further expressed his disbelief and annoyance.

 

 

“Someone stole my shoes off the motorcycle. Now I have feet but no shoes. Look, they’re gone. What’s going on? Why would someone steal shoes? My God, they were worth 2,500 baht, and they’ve just been taken. What’s going on? My God, do you really think someone just took them? Why? This is a bad day. What’s going on?”

 

As the post gained traction, numerous users commented, offering possible explanations and sharing similar experiences. Many speculated that the culprit might have been a dog, potentially having sneaked off with the shoes. Others shared their frustrations over the frequent disappearance of footwear, regardless of where they leave them, be it at the beach, a temple, or even their doorstep.

 

This incident also sheds light on the cultural practice of leaving shoes outside, which is common in many Asian countries, including Thailand. Visitors are often advised to be mindful of where they leave their shoes, especially in public or busy areas. Despite the frustration, many accept it as a cultural quirk and adjust to it over time, reported KhaoSod.

 

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of screenshot from @imlukematthew TikTok via KhaoSod

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-11-26

 

 

[KannikaP]

I am so glad I read this piece of non-news. I know now to put my shoes under the lockable seat.

[Celsius]

Probably not a shoe but 20 baht slippers.

 

Being a "content creator" the video is probably a lie anyway.

[John Drake]

Are those tattoos on his legs or is he some hairy variant of a lowland gorilla? Also tattoos and no apparent helmet for the motorbike. Prospective Go Fund Me account in the making.

[bobandyson]

22 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Why would someone steal shoes? My God, they were worth 2,500 baht,

 

He answered his own question.

[Artisi]

1 hour ago, KannikaP said:

I am so glad I read this piece of non-news. I know now to put my shoes under the lockable seat.

Non news, it's certainly scrapping the bottom of the barrel. 

[KannikaP]

14 minutes ago, Artisi said:

Non news, it's certainly scrapping the bottom of the barrel. 

And Scraping too ! 555   If you Scrapped the bottom of the barrel, it would not hold anything.    Sorry for the English lesson.

Edited 6 hours ago by KannikaP

[KannikaP]

1 hour ago, bobandyson said:

 

He answered his own question.

But they would be Second Foot, as opposed to second hand.

[frank83628]

10 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

And Scraping too ! 555   If you Scrapped the bottom of the barrel, it would not hold anything.    Sorry for the English lesson.

You might want to read up on English phrases before giving an  'English lesson'

[KannikaP]

4 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

You might want to read up on English phrases before giving an  'English lesson'

The English phrase is Scraping the bottom of the barrel, as opposed to SCRAPPING ie getting rid of, the said bottom.

I know English is difficult. RAPPING and RAPING are completely different

Edited 6 hours ago by KannikaP

[garygooner]

If they're 2,500 baht trainers/sneakers, some Thai people might be tempted. 

He should have known that. 

[Screaming]

Anyone who gets on a motorbike in Thailand deserves to have their shoes stolen. Idiots with a death wish.

[KannikaP]

2 hours ago, John Drake said:

Are those tattoos on his legs or is he some hairy variant of a lowland gorilla? Also tattoos and no apparent helmet for the motorbike. Prospective Go Fund Me account in the making.

The tattoos on his legs are the lower part of his shorts.

The photo of him was not necessarily taken just after the incident

 

[dinsdale]

So he bought some low end genuine Nike shoes or something like that and leaves them next to his scooter and goes to the beach. Tell me any country in the world where a person would do this. If this is true he's a complete and utter moron. If it's not true then he's a complete and utter moron. If looks are anything to go by he's a complete and utter moron.

Edited 5 hours ago by dinsdale

[Chris Daley]

Someone stole my fried chicken one time.  We out and put the picnic basket down and then went to take a photo of the lake.  Just a few meters away.  When went back the fried chicken had gone.  At first we thought it was a dog but the chicken was under 3 bags of sticky rice.

I have respect for the man.  I wish I was as good at theiving.  Good for him.

Edited 1 hour ago by Chris Daley

[HauptmannUK]

I once had a very nice and nearly new pair of Merrell sandals stolen while visiting a temple in Chiang Mai. I was shocked to say the least, as was my wife.

[Patong2021]

Opportunistic theft is common at Thai beaches. Why is anyone surprised?

The only surprising aspect of the thefts is that tourists would be surprised that they were  robbed.

I have seen people running about screaming because their wallet was stolen from their pants. It's why the police post signs to  watch your valuables and to lock them up.