Punks On Silom

[Ijustwannateach]

I was just headed down Silom to a restaurant when one of those cursed "sexy DVD" boys blocked me in front of the building entrance, of course grabbing my arm. I said excuse me (fairly politely, I thought) and kept moving, which is my usual response- but this one didn't let go, and in fact held on to my arm to the extent that it was becoming a little painful. So I snatched my arm away so that he would have been thrown down (they're not very big guys) if he hadn't let go, and shook my umbrella at him. He was giving me a creepy stare as I walked away.

I'm not afraid of one (or even 3 or 4) guys his size, but should I worry about a bigger ambush or does this kind of thing happen all the time?

"Steven"

[medicinebox]

I'm not afraid of one (or even 3 or 4) guys his size, but should I worry about a bigger ambush or does this kind of thing happen all the time?

A 35kg Thai guy is still strong enough to hold the weight of a knife while he slips it through your ribcage

If he latches onto your arm, simply stop. He will let go, then carry on with your arms in the air out of his reach. Works for me. .

[Totster]

If he latches onto your arm, simply stop. He will let go, then carry on with your arms in the air out of his reach. Works for me. .

Wouldn't work for me... I'm only 5ft 7in...

[medicinebox]

If he latches onto your arm, simply stop. He will let go, then carry on with your arms in the air out of his reach. Works for me. .

Wouldn't work for me... I'm only 5ft 7in...

Hahaha...

Actually thinking about it, it would make it easier for him to slip his knife into your ribs as well. Ok, just shake yer brolly at him....

[Totster]

Ok, just shake yer brolly at him....

Yep..... that'll learn em... !!

[Ijustwannateach]

Yeah, I knew it wasn't worth any kind of physical confrontation, but it's weird. Usually these guys'll take a hint (like my shaking my head as I approach and not making eye contact) but they seem even more aggressive now. Low season jitters, maybe? Amphetamine withdrawal? Anyway, I recognized this guy's face 'cause he's one of the most aggressive and I've seen him pretty much every time I come to Silom.

Well, I'll keep an extra eye out on Silom for awhile and if I think I'm being stalked I'll duck in a building and call the police.

"Steven"

[Totster]

Just don't show the fear... they can smell fear...!!

[Ijustwannateach]

Heh heh... I'm not afraid of him. Only if he had an ambush of 6-7 guys, then he might have a chance.... and medicinebox is right about the 35kg guy with a knife. But hey- I've got my brolly!

"Steven"

[Totster]

Another thing... It's not as if you can just cross the road to avoid them either...

[Narachon]

.......Errrr...What's a "Brolly"?

[medicinebox]

The answer is within the thread.......

[falong]

.......Errrr...What's a "Brolly"?

Thats one o them british secret code words.

[Narachon]

.......Errrr...What's a "Brolly"?

Thats one o them british secret code words.

Yeah, meaning one of those Secret agent type gadgets disguised as an ordinary umbrella, right? That'll take care of any theatening Thai Vendor

Hmm....With one of those, I bet almost every British guy in Thailand would think they are James Bond , right?

[Sumitr Man]

Actually, the brolly is Stead (sp), from the Avengers. Not our 007's style at all. Have a word with Harry Palmer, he'll be able to give you the low-down on all agents' weapon(s) of choice .

[chonabot]

Steed.

[simon43]

The hustlers on Silom Road are a right pain. I walk down there everyday and everyday they stop me to hustle the DVDs. Every time I say no and still they ask me!!

OT, but another of my 'claim-to-fames' is that I have the largest collection of disguised firearms in the UK!! So if you are after a brolly that shoots bullets, or a walking stick that can 'blow' away these hustlers, then just give me the nod!!

[Richard Hall]

Just tell them (preferably in Thai) with a sorry and a big smile that you don't have a DVD player or your wife does not allow you to buy these kinds of things.

Latter always worked for me at Pantip. Mentioning that your wife is gonna whack the <deleted> out of you when bringing dirty DVD's like that home usually makes them look puzzled first, then they smile understandingly, give you a pitiful look and let you go. When you pass by again they don't make another hit but just give you that knowing and understanding smile. Well those guys are Thai and well, who really runs the biz and rules at a Thai home...?

[simon43]

Last time I was at Pantip I went with my Thai GF. Some stupid guy tried to hustle me with the 'sexy DVD' line. My GF, who was walking with me at the time, shouted so much at this guy that he ran off with his tail between his legs

[Begs]

I'm being stalked I'll duck in a building and call the police.

"Steven"

They may ask how you are supporting yourself in Thailand, they may want to see a work permit!

.

Oh, as far as taking on 3 - 4 Thai guys cos they are small....how long have you been in Thailand?

[falong]

Actually, the brolly is Stead (sp), from the Avengers. Not our 007's style at all. Have a word with Harry Palmer, he'll be able to give you the low-down on all agents' weapon(s) of choice .

Ah yes.. The Avengers. Used to be shown in the US.

What was the name of the girl? She was choice

On the topic of the street pests. Find it hard to believe the guy was actually hurting your arm.

[Begs]

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What was the name of the girl? She was choice

Emma Peel.

[orchis]

And her successor was Purdy.

There are dvd hustlers every 3 meters now , makes it a little hard explaining to them all ... are they Thai? I had the impression they arent.

(just curious)

[Begs]

There are dvd hustlers every 3 meters now , makes it a little hard explaining to them all ... are they Thai? I had the impression they arent.

(just curious)

They are probably illegal English Teachers doing a bit of moonlighting in between lessons.

[NedKelly]

Just stop and say no thanks but you would like to pee in his mouth ! Then he might think you are wierd and leave you alone........but beware he might like it too haha. Ok think of something yourself at least I tried.

[Yohan]

I'm being stalked I'll duck in a building and call the police.

"Steven"

They may ask how you are supporting yourself in Thailand, they may want to see a work permit!

Oh, as far as taking on 3 - 4 Thai guys cos they are small....how long have you been in Thailand?

Begs is absolutely right. Before you call police for assistance as a foreigner, make sure, you have all your personal papers with you and that they are ok for a legal stay in the country. Otherwise you will find yourself in more troubles with police-assistance than before without the cops... this is true everywhere, and not only in Thailand.

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The whole story is not the way, how sexy DVD are sold.... looks more like a group of pickpockets....(Silom, many foreign tourists there)

small little Thai boy holds the arm of a foreigner (so the foreigner is looking down, bowing his head)

sexy DVD? and showing something to foreigner (to cover his view around, to make him looking in that direction, to reduce his attention to the other sides)

some other people around in front of him (but maybe one behind him, who quickly takes his wallet out of his pocket and running away)

[Ijustwannateach]

Thanks, Yohan, but my bases are covered- good for others to think of, though perhaps for a dodgy type of person pretending to be a tourist and calling the tourist police would be a better idea. I would be more afraid that the police I called would be in league with the sex DVD punks (they must be paying SOMEone off) and tend to make it all "my problem," as I have heard of Silom-area problems winding up this way before.

Incidentally, I have known people who did go with these guys and actually buy porn [shocking as it is, considering the sale, purchase, and ownership of this sort of item is illegal both in LOS and Japan- I guess Begs'll have to go clear out his sock drawer now, and that area under his spare futon, and all the kitchen cupboards, and probably also the entire LD in his LDK!], so I'm not quite sure their main income is from pickpocketing- but they don't look like the type that'd scruple too much about it, either.

"Steven"

[Begs]

considering the sale, purchase, and ownership of this sort of item is illegal both in LOS and Japan- I guess Begs'll have to go clear out his sock drawer now, and that area under his spare futon, and all the kitchen cupboards, and probably also the entire LD in his LDK!

You mean the ' Japanese Kiss Babes' DVD i have is illegal ?

I will destroy it immediately.

[splitlid]

I'm being stalked I'll duck in a building and call the police.

"Steven"

They may ask how you are supporting yourself in Thailand, they may want to see a work permit!

Oh, as far as taking on 3 - 4 Thai guys cos they are small....how long have you been in Thailand?

Begs is absolutely right. Before you call police for assistance as a foreigner, make sure, you have all your personal papers with you and that they are ok for a legal stay in the country. Otherwise you will find yourself in more troubles with police-assistance than before without the cops... this is true everywhere, and not only in Thailand.

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The whole story is not the way, how sexy DVD are sold.... looks more like a group of pickpockets....(Silom, many foreign tourists there)

small little Thai boy holds the arm of a foreigner (so the foreigner is looking down, bowing his head)

sexy DVD? and showing something to foreigner (to cover his view around, to make him looking in that direction, to reduce his attention to the other sides)

some other people around in front of him (but maybe one behind him, who quickly takes his wallet out of his pocket and running away)

hahahahahaaha.........

dont worry ijustwannateach is a teacher.so no money in his wallet.thats probably why he hasnt sus them out yet

[Ijustwannateach]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawn. How many trolls you guys got here, anyway?

"Steven"

[Begs]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawn. How many trolls you guys got here, anyway?

"Steven"

I may actually go to Silom and see Steven take on 3 - 4 Little Thai guys or was it 6 - 7 that would be no problem?

I tell you what...if you win that particular fight, I will buy you a work permit.