klauskunkel Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 After seven uneventful years in Bangkok I am happy to report my first encounter with violence. I am a runner. I run everyday 5 miles, weather permitting, same place and same time. Two days ago past the halfway point, I was stopped by a guy on a motorbike, asking for directions. I turned my head to look at the crossroad behind me, and he accelerated and tried to snatch my gold necklace, speeding away. Boy, he was fast!! If I had been wearing Thai gold, he would have succeeded, since that clasp is designed to be yanked apart (I wonder why???), but I was wearing a farang designed clasp which would not give and therefore cost him some time. I managed to grab his hand with my left, and while he was fleeing, his silver ring stayed in my hand! "Aii Kwaii suebuue (you stupid buffalo)! I have your ring!!!", I yelled after him, holding up my trophy. Then I went to the police station to make a report. They kept the ring, lol (gotta pay the BIB)! This made me realise, that I went thru life quite unaware and trusting, i.e. during routine behaviour. Posting on ThaiVisa I normally show quite a sarcastic streak, but apparently in real life I am a rosy, helpful, nice kind of guy. My sarcasm on TV could have helped me in questioning this situation: Why did the Thai guy ask a Farang for directions? To Sukhumvit?!! Why did he stay seated on the bike? Why was he wearing a balaklava under the helmet? Why all these things together?!? (approach with caution...) Another thing, what if he had had a knife? More than one guy? That could have been serious, easily. Looking at the news I am well aware that violence had been on the rise in Thailand and around the world steadily, yet my own behaviour had not adapted. I am now resolved to still go running, same place, same time. But I will be much more perceptive and much better protected. (P.S. I also changed my signature...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang000999 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Sounds like you have self esteem issues and may benefit from speaking with a psychologist. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanno Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I run every morning here in SR, sometimes at 2 or 3 o' clock. There is not much crime but I wouldn't wear any jewelry (I never do anyway). However, I do have an expensive sports watch and an IPod and do sometimes wonder what would happen if someone accosted me. I guess just try and hand the staff over very quickly and without a fuss. Probably conditioned by having grown up in Kenya were a second's hesitation could cost you your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeijoshinCool Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 You'll likely see him again, along with his friends. Good luck with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Sounds like you have self esteem issues and may benefit from speaking with a psychologist. Maybe I do, how much do you charge? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 And don't go out running showing off your flash gold necklace, you poser. my goodness, sweetheart, you should hit the treadmill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rene123 Posted August 20, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2013 I was told not to wear jewelry in Asia and I've taken heed of the warning. I've never been mugged in Thailand but a druggy type in Canada tried to grab my handbag one time. It was not a wise decision on his behalf. I caught him with a left hook to his temple and then tripped him when he tried to run. I ended up kicking him a a few times in the groin for good measure. Don't mess with us redheads of Scottish and French descent. We've got mean tempers. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 I was told not to wear jewelry in Asia and I've taken heed of the warning. I've never been mugged in Thailand but a druggy type in Canada tried to grab my handbag one time. It was not a wise decision on his behalf. I caught him with a left hook to his temple and then tripped him when he tried to run. I ended up kicking him a a few times in the groin for good measure. Don't mess with us redheads of Scottish and French descent. We've got mean tempers. oouch, wanna run together? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1Str8 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 You'll likely see him again, along with his friends. Good luck with that. Lol..agreed!! Sent from one of my devices using the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Sounds like you have self esteem issues and may benefit from speaking with a psychologist. That sounds to me like a Freudian slip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Why did the Thai guy ask a Farang for directions? To Sukhumvit?!! Why did he stay seated on the bike? Why was he wearing a balaklava under the helmet? Why all these things together?!? (approach with caution...) Most importantly, why were you so stupid as to wear a gold necklace? Yes, it's not the 1980s any more. Lucky he didn't get nicked by the fashion police for this misdemeanor . ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yourauntbob Posted August 20, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2013 Why are people bashing the OP for this story? Seriously, sometimes it seems every poster on TV is here to tear other people down. I guess if you spend that much time on an internet forum your probably lacking much of a life outside it. And let the attacks (on me) begin.... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 (edited) Agree! The OP needed the necklace as a part of his workout program. Edited August 20, 2013 by Morakot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kommiekat Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Why are people bashing the OP for this story? Seriously, sometimes it seems every poster on TV is here to tear other people down. I guess if you spend that much time on an internet forum your probably lacking much of a life outside it. And let the attacks (on me) begin.... Because they think, the one's that can think, they're funny. Because they can get away with it, behind their screen. Because they would NEVER do it to your face. To the OP, glad you were not hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Why are people bashing the OP for this story? Seriously, sometimes it seems every poster on TV is here to tear other people down. I guess if you spend that much time on an internet forum your probably lacking much of a life outside it. And let the attacks (on me) begin.... Because they think, the one's that can think, they're funny. Because they can get away with it, behind their screen. Because they would NEVER do it to your face. To the OP, glad you were not hurt. Thanks, just a sprained middle finger. I could show it to some posters, but then again, too much effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsycat Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Well, at least he didn't grab your penis.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Well, at least he didn't grab your penis.... no chance, I left that at home! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Well, at least he didn't grab your penis.... What, was he a policeman? http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/662076-a-policeman-squeezed-my-penis/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsycat Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Well, at least he didn't grab your penis.... What, was he a policeman? http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/662076-a-policeman-squeezed-my-penis/ That's what i was referring to!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 you should wait a few weeks before going out running again. if not, you should at least change your pattern of where you run. don't run that route and then return directly to where you live. when you run wear a baseball cap with a brim over your face with wrap around sunglasses. if you were wearing a bright color or logo or pattern at the time of the attack, i would avoid that those for a while. be hyper vigilant, and invest in pepper spray and have it ready. he will not forget about you and if he reacquires you he will attack when you least expect it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurwait Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Why are people bashing the OP for this story? Seriously, sometimes it seems every poster on TV is here to tear other people down. I guess if you spend that much time on an internet forum your probably lacking much of a life outside it. And let the attacks (on me) begin.... Because they think, the one's that can think, they're funny. Because they can get away with it, behind their screen. Because they would NEVER do it to your face. To the OP, glad you were not hurt. Thanks, just a sprained middle finger. I could show it to some posters, but then again, too much effort! As a runner you should know to stretch first before giving someone the finger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorramone Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Good job klauskunkel man. But if you really wanted to be cool you would have judo flipped him by the arm you were holding, leaped on his bike, lit a cigarette and wheelspinned in his face before sailing away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Well, at least he didn't grab your penis.... What, was he a policeman? http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/662076-a-policeman-squeezed-my-penis/ width=20 alt=tongue.png> That's what i was referring to!! Thought so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Good job klauskunkel man. But if you really wanted to be cool you would have judo flipped him by the arm you were holding, leaped on his bike, lit a cigarette and wheelspinned in his face before sailing away. or maybe next time hard gay comes to the rescue......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth expat Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 You could have been killed. Not smart. The murder rate in Thailand is 5-10x what it is in your home country. Think about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 you should wait a few weeks before going out running again. if not, you should at least change your pattern of where you run. don't run that route and then return directly to where you live. when you run wear a baseball cap with a brim over your face with wrap around sunglasses. if you were wearing a bright color or logo or pattern at the time of the attack, i would avoid that those for a while. be hyper vigilant, and invest in pepper spray and have it ready. he will not forget about you and if he reacquires you he will attack when you least expect it. Thanks for the concern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 You could have been killed. Not smart. The murder rate in Thailand is 5-10x what it is in your home country. Think about that. Yup, thought about it after I left police station... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 (edited) Good job klauskunkel man. But if you really wanted to be cool you would have judo flipped him by the arm you were holding, leaped on his bike, lit a cigarette and wheelspinned in his face before sailing away. or maybe next time hard gay comes to the rescue......... Thanks for the offer old boy, but I really can't impose on you to appear in person... Edited August 20, 2013 by klauskunkel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Hmmmmm, you changed your signature, hmmmmmm, well the best advice I can give you is DO NOT give autographs to muggers. They don't care how famous you are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that geeza Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 (edited) tell us your reasons for running? Edited August 20, 2013 by that geeza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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