Report Foreigner's Pet Cockroach Sparks Humorous Clash in Thailand

[snoop1130]

 

A light-hearted incident in Kamphaeng Phet, upper central Thailand, has sparked laughter and bewilderment across Thai social media. A Thai woman's attempt to help a foreign man by removing a cockroach from his head took an unexpected turn when she discovered the insect was actually his pet.

 

The amusing video, shared widely on platforms and picked up by Esor News, shows the foreign man gently transferring his cockroach from his hand onto his head. Dressed in a black balaclava, the man seemed to be providing his unusual pet with a stable surface for a walk.

 

Unaware of the situation, a well-intentioned passerby flicked the cockroach off his head, provoking the man's furious reaction. He was seen jumping and shouting at the woman, who by then had already moved away. The man then scrambled to find his cherished pet, eventually replacing it back on his head.

 

 

 

The incident has sparked a flood of humorous comments from Thai netizens. Many poked fun at the idea of a pet cockroach, with some joking that the woman’s actions caused the original cockroach to flee: "The cockroach that got flicked already disappeared. What he just picked up was a different one."

 

Others offered practical observations, suggesting, "You should have put a collar on it," while some provided a tongue-in-cheek critique of her 'good deed': "Oh, girl… Being a good person is very hard nowadays."

 

 

A few comments ventured into the comical absurdity of keeping a cockroach as a pet: "Come to my home, several species are available."

 

Despite the incident’s funny nature, it serves as a reminder of cultural differences and the surprises that such interactions can bring. As humourous debates continue online, the story underlines the broader challenges of understanding and respect in cross-cultural exchanges.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-04-28

 

 

[Gottfrid]

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

it serves as a reminder of cultural differences and the surprises that such interactions can bring.

They must mean that it serves as a reminder, that you should not touch or have anything to do with unknown madmen and mentally ill people

[hotchilli]

Each to their own...

[newbee2022]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

A light-hearted incident in Kamphaeng Phet, upper central Thailand, has sparked laughter and bewilderment across Thai social media. A Thai woman's attempt to help a foreign man by removing a cockroach from his head took an unexpected turn when she discovered the insect was actually his pet.

 

The amusing video, shared widely on platforms and picked up by Esor News, shows the foreign man gently transferring his cockroach from his hand onto his head. Dressed in a black balaclava, the man seemed to be providing his unusual pet with a stable surface for a walk.

 

Unaware of the situation, a well-intentioned passerby flicked the cockroach off his head, provoking the man's furious reaction. He was seen jumping and shouting at the woman, who by then had already moved away. The man then scrambled to find his cherished pet, eventually replacing it back on his head.

 

 

 

The incident has sparked a flood of humorous comments from Thai netizens. Many poked fun at the idea of a pet cockroach, with some joking that the woman’s actions caused the original cockroach to flee: "The cockroach that got flicked already disappeared. What he just picked up was a different one."

 

Others offered practical observations, suggesting, "You should have put a collar on it," while some provided a tongue-in-cheek critique of her 'good deed': "Oh, girl… Being a good person is very hard nowadays."

 

 

A few comments ventured into the comical absurdity of keeping a cockroach as a pet: "Come to my home, several species are available."

 

Despite the incident’s funny nature, it serves as a reminder of cultural differences and the surprises that such interactions can bring. As humourous debates continue online, the story underlines the broader challenges of understanding and respect in cross-cultural exchanges.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-04-28

 

 

 

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

A light-hearted incident in Kamphaeng Phet, upper central Thailand, has sparked laughter and bewilderment across Thai social media. A Thai woman's attempt to help a foreign man by removing a cockroach from his head took an unexpected turn when she discovered the insect was actually his pet.

 

The amusing video, shared widely on platforms and picked up by Esor News, shows the foreign man gently transferring his cockroach from his hand onto his head. Dressed in a black balaclava, the man seemed to be providing his unusual pet with a stable surface for a walk.

 

Unaware of the situation, a well-intentioned passerby flicked the cockroach off his head, provoking the man's furious reaction. He was seen jumping and shouting at the woman, who by then had already moved away. The man then scrambled to find his cherished pet, eventually replacing it back on his head.

 

 

 

The incident has sparked a flood of humorous comments from Thai netizens. Many poked fun at the idea of a pet cockroach, with some joking that the woman’s actions caused the original cockroach to flee: "The cockroach that got flicked already disappeared. What he just picked up was a different one."

 

Others offered practical observations, suggesting, "You should have put a collar on it," while some provided a tongue-in-cheek critique of her 'good deed': "Oh, girl… Being a good person is very hard nowadays."

 

 

A few comments ventured into the comical absurdity of keeping a cockroach as a pet: "Come to my home, several species are available."

 

Despite the incident’s funny nature, it serves as a reminder of cultural differences and the surprises that such interactions can bring. As humourous debates continue online, the story underlines the broader challenges of understanding and respect in cross-cultural exchanges.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-04-28

 

 

I'm sure he got mental health problems.

[Wuvu2]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

the story underlines the broader challenges of understanding and respect in cross-cultural exchanges.

 Nah. People who keep cockroaches as pets are recognized as nuts in just about every culture 🤪

[Gandtee]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

A light-hearted incident in Kamphaeng Phet, upper central Thailand, has sparked laughter and bewilderment across Thai social media. A Thai woman's attempt to help a foreign man by removing a cockroach from his head took an unexpected turn when she discovered the insect was actually his pet.

 

The amusing video, shared widely on platforms and picked up by Esor News, shows the foreign man gently transferring his cockroach from his hand onto his head. Dressed in a black balaclava, the man seemed to be providing his unusual pet with a stable surface for a walk.

 

Unaware of the situation, a well-intentioned passerby flicked the cockroach off his head, provoking the man's furious reaction. He was seen jumping and shouting at the woman, who by then had already moved away. The man then scrambled to find his cherished pet, eventually replacing it back on his head.

 

 

 

 

The incident has sparked a flood of humorous comments from Thai netizens. Many poked fun at the idea of a pet cockroach, with some joking that the woman’s actions caused the original cockroach to flee: "The cockroach that got flicked already disappeared. What he just picked up was a different one."

 

Others offered practical observations, suggesting, "You should have put a collar on it," while some provided a tongue-in-cheek critique of her 'good deed': "Oh, girl… Being a good person is very hard nowadays."

 

 

A few comments ventured into the comical absurdity of keeping a cockroach as a pet: "Come to my home, several species are available."

 

Despite the incident’s funny nature, it serves as a reminder of cultural differences and the surprises that such interactions can bring. As humourous debates continue online, the story underlines the broader challenges of understanding and respect in cross-cultural exchanges.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-04-28

 

 

She should have whacked it with her shoe and knocked some sense into him. Another quality tourist abusing a Thai cockroach.😉

[Muhendis]

I wonder how the cockroach felt about all this.

Does it even realise it's a pet?

Did it's deranged 'owner' have a name for it, perhaps Rocky the Roach.

I can't even begin to imagine the reaction of any restaurant if they went out together for a meal.

[spidermike007]

Only truly demented people who have made the huge mistake of going off their medications, have pests and rodents as pets. This is one of the most ridiculous things I've heard in quite some time, and I hear a lot of ridiculous stuff. 

[michaellee]

Why so many Mentally screwed  find their way to Thailand

[Seagull Sam]

2 minutes ago, michaellee said:

Why so many Mentally screwed  find their way to Thailand

Is that where I am then?

[black tabby12345]

Walking down the street balaclava-clad.

 

In most countries, most likely to be stopped and questioned by cops.

[Daniel 2]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

A light-hearted incident in Kamphaeng Phet, upper central Thailand, has sparked laughter and bewilderment across Thai social media. A Thai woman's attempt to help a foreign man by removing a cockroach from his head took an unexpected turn when she discovered the insect was actually his pet.

 

The amusing video, shared widely on platforms and picked up by Esor News, shows the foreign man gently transferring his cockroach from his hand onto his head. Dressed in a black balaclava, the man seemed to be providing his unusual pet with a stable surface for a walk.

 

Unaware of the situation, a well-intentioned passerby flicked the cockroach off his head, provoking the man's furious reaction. He was seen jumping and shouting at the woman, who by then had already moved away. The man then scrambled to find his cherished pet, eventually replacing it back on his head.

 

 

 

The incident has sparked a flood of humorous comments from Thai netizens. Many poked fun at the idea of a pet cockroach, with some joking that the woman’s actions caused the original cockroach to flee: "The cockroach that got flicked already disappeared. What he just picked up was a different one."

 

Others offered practical observations, suggesting, "You should have put a collar on it," while some provided a tongue-in-cheek critique of her 'good deed': "Oh, girl… Being a good person is very hard nowadays."

 

 

A few comments ventured into the comical absurdity of keeping a cockroach as a pet: "Come to my home, several species are available."

 

Despite the incident’s funny nature, it serves as a reminder of cultural differences and the surprises that such interactions can bring. As humourous debates continue online, the story underlines the broader challenges of understanding and respect in cross-cultural exchanges.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-04-28

 

 

Haha, Quality tourist! 

[BritManToo]

7 minutes ago, black tabby12345 said:

Walking down the street balaclava-clad.

In most countries, most likely to be stopped and questioned by cops.

Not a problem in Thailand, I see people dressed like that all the time.

[black tabby12345]

Pet cockroach.

Which kind of?

 

Some people keep Madagascar hissing roach.

 

Madagascar hissing cockroach - Wikipedia

 

 

[save the frogs]

11 hours ago, michaellee said:

Why so many Mentally screwed  find their way to Thailand

Lower cost of living. You can survive longer without needing to hold a job.

 

Cockroaches can bring diseases? He sleeps with the thing? He ain't afraid it will climb into his mouth while he sleeps? Mentally ill is right. 

 

[black tabby12345]

13 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Not a problem in Thailand, I see people dressed like that all the time.

 

I remembered quite a few outdoor laborers wearing the similar.

 

[sikishrory]

A camera just happened to be waiting to film it.

People have become so gullible since social media began.

World gone mad.

[neeray]

Was this a local cockroach or a foreign roach? If foreign, I wonder if he has a passport for it.

[Digitalbanana]

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

This is one of the most ridiculous things I've heard in quite some time, and I hear a lot of ridiculous stuff. 

Even more ridiculous than the guy in the video is the reporter suggesting it is a cultural difference.

[Aleksey75]

1 hour ago, KireB said:

No, he sounds like a Trump voter. The man, I don't know.

He was shouting (cursing) in Russian in the video, so he's probably from there...

[Crossy]

 

[Harrisfan]

17 minutes ago, sikishrory said:

A camera just happened to be waiting to film it.

People have become so gullible since social media began.

World gone mad.

Probably all a set up incl the woman

 

[cdemundo]

"look at me" behavior I am guessing.

Smaller scale of the guy who brings his pet lizard or snake to the coffee shop to get attention.

Pathetic.

Only guessing of course, possibly mentally ill, then sad.

[n8sail]

In Japan quite common apparently to have insects as pets.

Didn't know this until listening to a Radiolab podcast yesterday.  Apparently someone in Japan once paid equivalent of USD$90,000 for a beetle there!

https://radiolab.org/podcast/signal-hill-caterpillar-roadshow

(No affiliation with Radiolab, just love the show)

Don't knock it until you've tried it....?  (I still hate cockroaches!)

[Harrisfan]

16 minutes ago, n8sail said:

Don't knock it until you've tried it....?  (I still hate cockroaches!)

Just eliminate the roach

[impulse]

I hear the fresh ones taste better.  I like to keep snacks on me, too.  You never know when the hangries will hit.

 

[Kinok Farang]

He can have one of mine.I've got millions of the little baastards.

[StandardIssue]

Hmmm, another reason why it may be a good idea to start requiring people have licenses to bear children.

[factual monk]

Another low quality farang tourist... 😆 🤣 😂 😹 

[cheerz]

What next,  more dimwits