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

[harryviking]

I used to leave my NIKE shoes outside for a long time. Then one day I washed them and hung them up to dry....then they were stolen! Of course...who want to steal dirty smelly shoes!!  Also, many shoes have been lost lately due to some street dogs had puppies that just love to steal them from the houses to play with them and chew them up!! LOL!

[SAFETY FIRST]

1 hour ago, renaissanc said:

There never seems to be any empathy shown by posters here when others experience misfortune. Why do you have to be so mean?

I've got a lot of empathy for you if you reckon this guy is serious. 

 

He's a phoney, a fake. 

 

[andyman57]

Who really gives a s..t

[ronster]

Call your mummy and daddy to buy you a new pair !

Poor boy 🙄🙈

Edited 5 hours ago by ronster

[ross163103]

Is this really the best you can do news wise Aseannow? Be serious!

[Expat68]

Why didn't he put them under his seat, like normal people do?

[GoodieAfterDark]

7 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

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.

 

It is becoming very common in the USA. The thieves are after E bikes. Just read two estories of $ 3,000-5,000. E bikes being stolen in my area. Leave your garage open and the E bikes are gone in minutes. Usually they steal it in the early hours of the day.

[Albo]

Could be a lie for sm attention. If in Pattaya could definitely also be Indians. Temple shoe theft is very much a thing in India

[Wuvu2]

I was ten days walk into the backcountry of Nepal in the 80's staying at a guest house with a drunk obnoxious German. We all left our boots by the wood stove to dry overnight and guess who's boots had disappeared by morning?  

 

Either the dude on the beach was an <deleted>, or the crime was committed by someone who usually does their shoe shopping outside the temple doors. No news here...lets move along.

[JoePai]

Calm down everyone, he's French !

[jippytum]

 Is this really news worthy??

He is lucky the motorcycle was not stolen along with his shoes. 

[KannikaP]

2 hours ago, Scouse123 said:

There are advantages of having UK 12 size feet!

I just hope that Erling Haaland can use his Size 12s this weekend. 555

[noserious]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Many speculated that the culprit might have been a dog, potentially having sneaked off with the shoes.

 

perhaps the culprit was a weasel

 

copycat of a similar incident in japan

[shackleton]

The police should summons this guy getting Thailands reputation  as  a high quality Tourist country a bad name 

Having his shoes stolen 

What ever next 🤔 

 

[noserious]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Many speculated that the culprit might have been a dog, potentially having sneaked off with the shoes.

 

perhaps the culprit was a weasel

 

copycat of a similar incident in japan

[john donson]

no helmet? no driver license?

[KhunBENQ]

In other news: in an outrageous act this morning a morally depraved neighbour dog stole the daughters left shoe.

A broom and short chase managed to recover the robbed shoe.

[Woke to Sounds of Horking]

My flip flops were stolen from My Khe beach in Da Nang. Size 11. Wanna bet it was another foreigner? Vigilance!

[twizzian]

Having big feet, my shoes are mostly useless to most thieves, but I’ll be more vigilant next after reading this terrible news.

On the other hand it could have been worse for him he was TikToking in Cambodia

[klauskunkel]

My man, your shoes are being trafficked to North Korea, where they will end up in a stew pot. Sorry.

[lordgrinz]

Always wondered "What if?" when taking my shoes off at temples with thousands of others, so far so good.

[mikebell]

I never buy any shoes.  I just trade them in at any shop which insists you go in barefooted.

[KannikaP]

57 minutes ago, john donson said:

no helmet? no driver license?

How did you deduce that Mr D?

[KhunLA]

Vid & photos proving the story is true ... that he's an idiot (if true).  Leave a 2500 baht product unattended in public, and I'd expect it to be stolen also.  

 

And if something I want, and nobody is looking  ... 

... save it, that's a joke 😎

 

That uncommon common sense so many exhibit 

Edited 2 hours ago by KhunLA

[lordgrinz]

2 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Vid & photos proving the story is true ... that he's an idiot (if true).  Leave a 2500 baht product unattended in public, and I'd expect it to be stolen also.  

 

And if something I want, and nobody is looking  ... 

... save it, that's a joke 😎

 

That uncommon common sense so many exhibit 

 

I leave my 5000 baht custom Chaco Z1 sandals outside establishments all the time, like I said, so far so good 🙏

[KhunLA]

4 minutes ago, lordgrinz said:

 

I leave my 5000 baht custom Chaco Z1 sandals outside establishments all the time, like I said, so far so good 🙏

 

I've had good luck also, though a size 12 (US) & extra wide, so not worth stealing for most locals   

[newbee2022]

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

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

 

 

Maybe he put his shoes under the wrong motorbike? Or he forgot that he came without shoes? 😂

[Real Name Hidden]

I had a new pair of Nikes stolen while I visited a temple in Chaing Mai, size 12.  A farang and Thai woman were leaving when we entered.  A well-worn pair of New Balance shoes were left behind, size 10. There wasn't anyone else around.  I had to walk like a penguin wearing these crap shoes to get back to our hotel and until I could purchase replacements.  I hope the thief comes back as a cockroach in his next life.

[lordgrinz]

14 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

 

I've had good luck also, though a size 12 (US) & extra wide, so not worth stealing for most locals   

 

Like you, I need a custom extra wide US(11). I bought a second custom pair in May when I went back to the States, these ones also have a custom pattern that I created, silver colored Tokay Geckos on all-black straps....not sure if that will deter (Thai Superstitions) the thieves, or make them want to steal them even more now....LOL

Edited 2 hours ago by lordgrinz

[KannikaP]

15 hours ago, frank83628 said:

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

And you Frank, might want to read what I posted before critisizing.