Photo via TikTok/ tubs096
In a heartwarming incident, two foreign motorcyclists became viral sensations in Thailand after a TikTok video showed them offering a ride to two monks in Pattaya. The kind gesture, shared by TikTok user @tubs096, captured the duo’s interaction with the grateful monks who later rewarded them with gifts.
The video shows the foreigners enthusiastically giving a lift to the monks, with one joking, “Just get a monk on the back, as you do!” The monks expressed both excitement and a bit of fear due to the motorcycle's speed; one monk humorously remarked in the Isaan dialect, “If I survive today, I will definitely never die!”
After their ride, the foreigners gladly posed for photos with the monks, even wrapping their arms around their shoulders in a friendly gesture. This touch, uncommon in Thai culture, amused Thai viewers. Despite not adhering to traditional customs, the foreigners’ good-natured interaction was appreciated.
A Thai woman also taped the moment and shared it online, amusing netizens who admired the foreigners’ spontaneity. In gratitude, the monks blessed the men and presented them with holy threads, a token believed to bring good luck.
The event highlighted a cultural exchange of kindness and fun, drawing smiles and approval across social media, reported The Thaiger.
-- 2025-03-04
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