realfunster Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Just thought I would share this, as I have never had a close friend experience this in my nearly 10 years in Bangers. I had an ex-colleague visit me this evening, he lived in Bangkok for a couple of years previously. Whilst we were having our general catch-up chat, he told me he got mugged at gun-point on Thanon Narathiwat (Sathorn) 2 days ago. He left Tawan Daeng and whilst walking back up Narathiwat to his room in Sathorn at about 1 am (he is a fitness freak) two guys on a bike pulled over and waved a gun in his face... They made off with about 1,500 baht and (amusingly..?) refused to rob his cheap, newly purchased 1-2-call phone. Just a heads up to everyone...keep 'em peeled ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saakura Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Whether he is a fitness freak or not, he should not very careful when walking back from a bar at 1am, anywhere in the world. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realfunster Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 Whether he is a fitness freak or not, he should not very careful when walking back from a bar at 1am, anywhere in the world. True enough but the first time I have heard of this happening to a friend in my time here, maybe we all need to be a bit more careful ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlDrinkDrunk Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 why? is one am late? i wanst aware it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad mary Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 why? is one am late? i wanst aware it was. Are you pished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realfunster Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 why? is one am late? i wanst aware it was. Are you pished? I is But it is late on a Saturday ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted October 12, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2013 Thanks for the heads up... I'm made highly aware of how dangerous Thailand (Bangkok) can be on a regular basis when out drinking with Thai friends. When the end of the night comes and its time to take taxi one of them will always escort me so that I'm not on the side of the street in the early hours flagging down a cab on my own... This act of kindness in itself constantly reminds me that there are dangers out there. Recommendation: Always take a cab when travelling anywhere after 9-10pm-ish... especially in areas which may not have many people around. Thailand appears safe and for the most part it is, confrontational crime against foreigners is relatively low, I think thats one of the reasons many people like it here. However, scratch the surface and there is an undercurrent of opportunism, cheating and crime... the Thai's all know this, its part of society, however, we as Foreigners are not so privy to the darker sides of Thai culture. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realfunster Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 Thanks for the heads up... I'm made highly aware of how dangerous Thailand (Bangkok) can be on a regular basis when out drinking with Thai friends. When the end of the night comes and its time to take taxi one of them will always escort me so that I'm not on the side of the street in the early hours flagging down a cab on my own... This act of kindness in itself constantly reminds me that there are dangers out there. Recommendation: Always take a cab when travelling anywhere after 9-10pm-ish... especially in areas which may not have many people around. Thailand appears safe and for the most part it is, confrontational crime against foreigners is relatively low, I think thats one of the reasons many people like it here. However, scratch the surface and there is an undercurrent of opportunism, cheating and crime... the Thai's all know this, its part of society, however, we as Foreigners are not so privy to the darker sides of Thai culture. Good advice Richard. I generally feel safe in busier areas (perhaps unjustly..) but we should definitely be very careful when wandering around quieter areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adweb00 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I agree with what's been said i won't say to much however same thing happened to a person im aware of. However he was carrying a much bigger one than what was pulled on him. Long story short scared these to idiots so much they dropped there bike and took off on foot ha ha ha. Once home he called the police informed them where to find bike etc etc Could of turned out much much worse thankfully it didn't 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realfunster Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 I agree with what's been said i won't say to much however same thing happened to a person im aware of. However he was carrying a much bigger one than what was pulled on him. Long story short scared these to idiots so much they dropped there bike and took off on foot ha ha ha. Once home he called the police informed them where to find bike etc etc Could of turned out much much worse thankfully it didn't Happy it ended well. Reminds me of Crocodile Dundee- "you call that a knife ?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Thanks for the reminder. I walk the streets all hours of the night (no pun intended) and never really worry about it when I'm in the City. I do split my money between my wallet and another pocket ... just in case. Thankfully, no issues to date. Boys on a Bike with a gun ... <deleted> Glad it worked out without harm ... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad mary Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Thanks for the reminder. I walk the streets all hours of the night (no pun intended) and never really worry about it when I'm in the City. I do split my money between my wallet and another pocket ... just in case. Thankfully, no issues to date. Boys on a Bike with a gun ... <deleted> Glad it worked out without harm ... . That's useful info if I wanted to rob you!! I Thai guy jumped in the back of a taxi I was on on beach rd pattaya ,I was the only other passenger on board ,he fiddled in his pocket as if he was looking for a blade or weapon, I asked if he was ok & he replied "you too big farang,no scare ,i go now"Happy days 10baht only!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt1591 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Although 1am may not be "late", it's plenty late for clowns to get tanked up with a good set of beer muscles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thailand appears safe and for the most part it is, confrontational crime against foreigners is relatively low, I think thats one of the reasons many people like it here. However, scratch the surface and there is an undercurrent of opportunism, cheating and crime... the Thai's all know this, its part of society, however, we as Foreigners are not so privy to the darker sides of Thai culture. I agree as I think we get lulled into a false sense of security which could turn round and bite you on the arse if you get too complacent. My wife, not a person given to flights of fancy, always admonishes me when I get a bit hot hearted while driving as she says you never know who's got weapon. I recall this story from last year. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Man-behind-shooting-of-MPs-son-surrenders-30189559.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isawasnake Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EKqDCFcIck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeycountry Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Thailand appears safe and for the most part it is, confrontational crime against foreigners is relatively low, I think thats one of the reasons many people like it here. However, scratch the surface and there is an undercurrent of opportunism, cheating and crime... the Thai's all know this, its part of society, however, we as Foreigners are not so privy to the darker sides of Thai culture. I agree as I think we get lulled into a false sense of security which could turn round and bite you on the arse if you get too complacent. My wife, not a person given to flights of fancy, always admonishes me when I get a bit hot hearted while driving as she says you never know who's got weapon. I recall this story from last year. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Man-behind-shooting-of-MPs-son-surrenders-30189559.html Interesting story, but could not find any follow up - surprise. Would be interesting to know if the bullets in the construction guys car matched those in the MP son's car. Ie. the same gun shot both cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Thailand appears safe and for the most part it is, confrontational crime against foreigners is relatively low, I think thats one of the reasons many people like it here. However, scratch the surface and there is an undercurrent of opportunism, cheating and crime... the Thai's all know this, its part of society, however, we as Foreigners are not so privy to the darker sides of Thai culture. I agree as I think we get lulled into a false sense of security which could turn round and bite you on the arse if you get too complacent. My wife, not a person given to flights of fancy, always admonishes me when I get a bit hot hearted while driving as she says you never know who's got weapon. I recall this story from last year. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Man-behind-shooting-of-MPs-son-surrenders-30189559.html Interesting story, but could not find any follow up - surprise. Would be interesting to know if the bullets in the construction guys car matched those in the MP son's car. Ie. the same gun shot both cars? The contractor gave himself up and was charged with murder. As usual no follow from Thailand's investigative journalists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davetrout Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 careful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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