CymruAmByth Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Is it just me, or is Thailand (Bangkok especially) inhabited by fellow farangs that seem to have no shame in bumming stuff from you? For about the 10th time in my 4 years here I have just pi$$ed a fellow farang off for not letting him "..borrow a cigarette." These things are 60 baht a pack for christs sake! I am far from stingy, but it really pi$$es me off when obviously well-heeled folk are so cheap! Anyone else suffer from this syndrome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowbait Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Is it just me, or is Thailand (Bangkok especially) inhabited by fellow farangs that seem to have no shame in bumming stuff from you?For about the 10th time in my 4 years here I have just pi$$ed a fellow farang off for not letting him "..borrow a cigarette." These things are 60 baht a pack for christs sake! I am far from stingy, but it really pi$$es me off when obviously well-heeled folk are so cheap! Anyone else suffer from this syndrome? Maybe he was just trying to help you give up smoking.............look on the bright side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donz Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Should of just taken his ciggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CymruAmByth Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 Is it just me, or is Thailand (Bangkok especially) inhabited by fellow farangs that seem to have no shame in bumming stuff from you? For about the 10th time in my 4 years here I have just pi$$ed a fellow farang off for not letting him "..borrow a cigarette." These things are 60 baht a pack for christs sake! I am far from stingy, but it really pi$$es me off when obviously well-heeled folk are so cheap! Anyone else suffer from this syndrome? Maybe he was just trying to help you give up smoking.............look on the bright side! The bright side was darkened by his accompanying comment "Actually, I have given up smoking" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Is it just me, or is Thailand (Bangkok especially) inhabited by fellow farangs that seem to have no shame in bumming stuff from you? For about the 10th time in my 4 years here I have just pi$$ed a fellow farang off for not letting him "..borrow a cigarette." These things are 60 baht a pack for christs sake! I am far from stingy, but it really pi$$es me off when obviously well-heeled folk are so cheap! Anyone else suffer from this syndrome? Maybe he was just trying to help you give up smoking.............look on the bright side! The bright side was darkened by his accompanying comment "Actually, I have given up smoking" Yorkie gave up this mornin, untill he decided he could walk 50 metres to the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowbait Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Is it just me, or is Thailand (Bangkok especially) inhabited by fellow farangs that seem to have no shame in bumming stuff from you? For about the 10th time in my 4 years here I have just pi$$ed a fellow farang off for not letting him "..borrow a cigarette." These things are 60 baht a pack for christs sake! I am far from stingy, but it really pi$$es me off when obviously well-heeled folk are so cheap! Anyone else suffer from this syndrome? Maybe he was just trying to help you give up smoking.............look on the bright side! The bright side was darkened by his accompanying comment "Actually, I have given up smoking" Then you should feel a great sense of accomplishment at having helped him to keep off the weed. One up to you, Pal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry57 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 look my good and honest man, you are a frigging hero for keeping the old death sticks to your self. fella, you take my mate bronco's , mate yorkie, now yorkie, has smoked that many cigarettes that the poor blighter cant get down to the rubbity dub dub any more. bronco has to carry him and he's freaking heavy, as i'll give you the big tip. any way, cheers to you friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simbo Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I always say," Sorry mate, I've only got 38 left to last me the night" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkmadness Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Is it just me, or is Thailand (Bangkok especially) inhabited by fellow farangs that seem to have no shame in bumming stuff from you? For about the 10th time in my 4 years here I have just pi$$ed a fellow farang off for not letting him "..borrow a cigarette." These things are 60 baht a pack for christs sake! I am far from stingy, but it really pi$$es me off when obviously well-heeled folk are so cheap! Anyone else suffer from this syndrome? Maybe he was just trying to help you give up smoking.............look on the bright side! The bright side was darkened by his accompanying comment "Actually, I have given up smoking" Ah, one of those people that gives up buying ciggies first. Perfect rebuttal 'well then you wont be needing a cigarette will you mate'. Be sure to disgustedly say 'bloody cancer sticks' as you spark your next one up in front of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa_Lazarou Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Mythology sometimes overwhelms reality. In my personal experience, the Gentleman Scamp sometimes DID buy a round of drinks, though the urban legend stated that he always hid in the khasi when the check-bin arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleyboy Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Is it just me, or is Thailand (Bangkok especially) inhabited by fellow farangs that seem to have no shame in bumming stuff from you?For about the 10th time in my 4 years here I have just pi$$ed a fellow farang off for not letting him "..borrow a cigarette." These things are 60 baht a pack for christs sake! I am far from stingy, but it really pi$$es me off when obviously well-heeled folk are so cheap! Anyone else suffer from this syndrome? Yeah i hate those cheap farangs. You have just run out of ciggies and you ask your friend for one till you get to the shop and they tell you to piss off because they are like 60 baht a pack. Now that is what i call a bloody cheap farang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiggy Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 My favourite is when some "traveller " complete with mobile laptop etc,asks for a discount over service etc. Then when told no complains he has no money as hes on a budget for a YEARS holiday. Ive also had westerners (ive never met before) ask if they can finish my food when they see any left overs in the resturant.<deleted> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CymruAmByth Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 Is it just me, or is Thailand (Bangkok especially) inhabited by fellow farangs that seem to have no shame in bumming stuff from you? For about the 10th time in my 4 years here I have just pi$$ed a fellow farang off for not letting him "..borrow a cigarette." These things are 60 baht a pack for christs sake! I am far from stingy, but it really pi$$es me off when obviously well-heeled folk are so cheap! Anyone else suffer from this syndrome? Yeah i hate those cheap farangs. You have just run out of ciggies and you ask your friend for one till you get to the shop and they tell you to piss off because they are like 60 baht a pack. Now that is what i call a bloody cheap farang Urm...the word 'friend' did not appear in my OP. If you are going to try to be sarcastic, read the OP properly please. And no, you can't have a cigarette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2oDunc Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Is it just me, or is Thailand (Bangkok especially) inhabited by fellow farangs that seem to have no shame in bumming stuff from you? For about the 10th time in my 4 years here I have just pi$$ed a fellow farang off for not letting him "..borrow a cigarette." These things are 60 baht a pack for christs sake! I am far from stingy, but it really pi$$es me off when obviously well-heeled folk are so cheap! Anyone else suffer from this syndrome? Yeah i hate those cheap farangs. You have just run out of ciggies and you ask your friend for one till you get to the shop and they tell you to piss off because they are like 60 baht a pack. Now that is what i call a bloody cheap farang Urm...the word 'friend' did not appear in my OP. If you are going to try to be sarcastic, read the OP properly please. And no, you can't have a cigarette. So let me get the figures right 10 X 4 Years 60 baht __________ so thats 30 baht 4 Years __________ so its cost you 7 1/2 baht a year. You rich bastards really piss me off. How you can afford expense like that year in gets me right in the wallet. I bet you are real big tipper as well keeping your loose satang to hand out willy nilly. Joking aside its a pittance man if you dont want to give a guy a cig then dont but to get yourself wound up over it is beyond belief. get a life man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CymruAmByth Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 Is it just me, or is Thailand (Bangkok especially) inhabited by fellow farangs that seem to have no shame in bumming stuff from you? For about the 10th time in my 4 years here I have just pi$$ed a fellow farang off for not letting him "..borrow a cigarette." These things are 60 baht a pack for christs sake! I am far from stingy, but it really pi$$es me off when obviously well-heeled folk are so cheap! Anyone else suffer from this syndrome? Yeah i hate those cheap farangs. You have just run out of ciggies and you ask your friend for one till you get to the shop and they tell you to piss off because they are like 60 baht a pack. Now that is what i call a bloody cheap farang Urm...the word 'friend' did not appear in my OP. If you are going to try to be sarcastic, read the OP properly please. And no, you can't have a cigarette. So let me get the figures right 10 X 4 Years 60 baht __________ so thats 30 baht 4 Years __________ so its cost you 7 1/2 baht a year. You rich bastards really piss me off. How you can afford expense like that year in gets me right in the wallet. I bet you are real big tipper as well keeping your loose satang to hand out willy nilly. Joking aside its a pittance man if you dont want to give a guy a cig then dont but to get yourself wound up over it is beyond belief. get a life man Seems like someone else is 'wound up' too. Shall we go looking for a life together? We might get some bulk discount and I can get rid of some of my loose satang at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 My favourite is when some "traveller " complete with mobile laptop etc,asks for a discount over service etc.Then when told no complains he has no money as hes on a budget for a YEARS holiday. Being stingy with the money you have is one thing, throwing away business (money) is another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CymruAmByth Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 Should of just taken his ciggs I think if he had some cigs he would not have asked me. Any other bright pearls of wisdom to share with us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbojangles Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I'm with you on this Cymru. It's the principle of the thing, not the cost. Nobody (i would hope) would dare come over and say "hey, can i have a few of your french fries" or "hiya mate, can you pour some of your beer into my glass. I've just given up drinking and don't want to buy a full one" When i'm in the UK and my Thai ciggies have finished. I have to pay £5.35 a packet. Guess what i say when someone wants to scrounge one off me then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa_Lazarou Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Funny you say that. Because I was in Starbucks in Central Hong Kong on saturday and someone I know who is a Director of Citigroup sitting at another table asked me to give him some of my cappucino. I had a massive cup so I poured some into his. It sounds crazy doesn't it, but it really happened !! Sounds bizarre now I reflect on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farangsay Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Firstly , this happens everywhere. Happens here in France. When the OP said 60b I think he meant ONLY 60b. As somebody else pointed out they are a lot more expensive in Europe. I would ask a friend for a ciggie , but never a perfect stranger. As for a response , a "no" sometimes offends but a simple "f*uck off" works better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CymruAmByth Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 Thanks Farangsay. I did mean ONLY 60thb. I was not complaining about having to spend that much on a pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CymruAmByth Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 I'm with you on this Cymru.It's the principle of the thing, not the cost. Nobody (i would hope) would dare come over and say "hey, can i have a few of your french fries" or "hiya mate, can you pour some of your beer into my glass. I've just given up drinking and don't want to buy a full one" When i'm in the UK and my Thai ciggies have finished. I have to pay £5.35 a packet. Guess what i say when someone wants to scrounge one off me then Spot on. It IS the priniciple. If I dont have any smokes, I walk outside the pub and into one of the 2,500 7/11 shops here in BKK and splash out (using my loose satang) to buy my own. It is not difficult and the incident in question happened within 20 yards of a shop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chang35baht Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Funny you say that. Because I was in Starbucks in Central Hong Kong on saturday and someone I know who is a Director of Citigroup sitting at another table asked me to give him some of my cappucino.I had a massive cup so I poured some into his. It sounds crazy doesn't it, but it really happened !! Sounds bizarre now I reflect on it. Do you do this regularly or was it just his position in Citigroup that prevented you from telling him to F*@K OFF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GracelessFawn Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Have a 5 PACKS a piece fellows! (RIP, in advance!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Any other bright pearls of wisdom to share with us?You acted absolutely correctly. People who look askance at your refusal do not understand the legal risks involved in giving somebody a cigarette.What is printed on those cigarette packs? “Smoking kills”; “Smoking seriously damages your health”; etc. Give a cigarette to a beggar in the USA, 30 years later he dies from lung cancer, and his relatives sue you for all you are worth because you contributed to his death. It is only a matter of time until such things will happen also in Thailand. Now, if the beggar signed a document to release you from all responsibility, co-signed by two witnesses, all three signatures legalized up the Foreign Ministry of Thailand, you could take a chance and give him a cigarette. -------------- Maestro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 ummmm Cheap would be a good description of the OP and the other guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GracelessFawn Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Have a 5 PACKS a piece fellows!(RIP, in advance!) Sorry, tried to edit this earlier, but it won't let me. I meant to say....... Have 5 PACKS a piece fellows! (RIP, in advance!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CymruAmByth Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 ummmm Cheap would be a good description of the OP and the other guy Wow...that was a post of some substance! Thanks for the input and nice to see how quickly you arrive at your usual antagnostic drivel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTravel Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I have noticed people all over the world have no shame asking for a cigarette, regardless of their financial position. Sometimes I think it is a way of saying " hello ", in an odd sort of way. I also tend to believe that many people specifically don't buy them to reduce their chance of chain smoking. By relying on borrowed cigs, they significantly reduce the amount the actually smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Funny you say that. Because I was in Starbucks in Central Hong Kong on saturday and someone I know who is a Director of Citigroup sitting at another table asked me to give him some of my cappucino.I had a massive cup so I poured some into his. It sounds crazy doesn't it, but it really happened !! Sounds bizarre now I reflect on it. Don't forget to send him an invoice, with service-charge & sales-tax, plus a £25 charge for writing the letter. After all the money that bankers have screwed out of me, over the years, I'd love to see somebody get one back ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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