webfact Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Tourists warned after Thailand 'noodle poisoner paralysed travellers with muscle relaxant then stole cash' BY KEYAN MILANIAN Image: Mirror Many Thais consider poisonings on buses in order to steal from travellers a real threat but it is considered an urban myth by others BURIRAM: -- Police have arrested a man accused of poisoning a bus passenger 'with noodles' and stealing his cash and phone. A video appears to show police officers questioning the man after he was thrown off the bus in Thailand . Many Thais consider poisonings on buses in order to steal from travellers a real threat but it is considered an urban myth by others. The process usually involves an unsuspecting bus or train passenger being offered food laced with poison that puts them into a deep sleep, allowing a thief to help themselves to valuables. Full story: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/tourist-warning-after-food-seller-9091904 -- Mirror 2016-10-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 46 minutes ago, webfact said: Tourists warned after Thailand 'noodle poisoner paralysed travellers with muscle relaxant then stole cash' BY KEYAN MILANIAN Snappy headline... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitman Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 This also was done to my friend and his wife in the bus, everything was stolen. Another one was missing all valuables out of his suitcase which had ONLY been in the luggage-compartment in the bus.....there must have been a person in that compartment as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinCorr Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Valuables in the luggage. NOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Yeah, it is best to travel by day on a bus and only carry cash and marketable goods on your person. Heard many stories of shady bus companies going through bags at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little mary sunshine Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Land of Smiles, (while you get stabbed in the back!?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 My wife and I were traveling by bus and had a large suit case in the compartment in the lower part of the bus. The bus made a few stops and my wife got a feeling that she should watch the people departing the bus during the next stop. One lady, about 35, was walking away with our suit case. We were able to stop her and make the bus attendant retrieve our suit case. No apologies from the lady just a feeble excuse that she thought it was hers. We have never traveled by bus since unless it is a trip we can make with just carryon baggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlQaholic Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Yeah you have to pay extra for the bus company not to steal your stuff..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Is not happen only in LOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little mary sunshine Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 36 minutes ago, AlQaholic said: Yeah you have to pay extra for the bus company not to steal your stuff..... I keep keep an old beaten up suitcase I put in the bus compartment. Never any valuables, just clothes, no one has ever taken it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 16 minutes ago, Tarteso said: Is not happen only in LOS. Riiiiight and this makes it less shocking. Typical deflection tactic. Doping your food to rob you? Thats some low-down chickenshit behavior right there. I can't stand a thief. Lowest of the low imho, but one that goes this far? God help them if I catch em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 11 minutes ago, oldlakey said: Thank you for that piece of useless information I am sure it will be a great comfort to all the victims It is not information, it is a comment about the insecurity of tourists in distant lands. Anyone can understand that you can not trust strangers offering food on these trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 1 minute ago, Tarteso said: It is not information, it is a comment about the insecurity of tourists in distant lands. Anyone can understand that you can not trust strangers offering food on these trips. What? If I can't trust food on a bus trip then I aint going. What kind of nonsense makes this ok? Like, its the customers fault for "Eating Food" Joker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlakey Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Tarteso said: It is not information, it is a comment about the insecurity of tourists in distant lands. Anyone can understand that you can not trust strangers offering food on these trips. Now I understand, you are obviously well traveled and versed in the ways of the world 5555555555 Edited October 21, 2016 by oldlakey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 8 minutes ago, Strange said: What? If I can't trust food on a bus trip then I aint going. What kind of nonsense makes this ok? Like, its the customers fault for "Eating Food" Joker. Do you think really is the staff of the company who offers this poisoned food? Yes, I am a joker...sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 10 minutes ago, oldlakey said: Know I understand you are obviously well traveled and versed in the ways of the world 5555555555 Living, seeing in 3 continents for 40 years... yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlakey Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 3 minutes ago, Tarteso said: Living, seeing in 3 continents for 40 years... yes Listen, old cock I think you might be taking our little exchange a tad to seriously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 9 minutes ago, Tarteso said: Do you think really is the staff of the company who offers this poisoned food? Yes, I am a joker...sometimes. Whats the staff got to do with anything? Im talking about the chickenshits that doped food to rob people. Dont care who it is. You are defending it like its normal and we shouldn't be pissed. 6 minutes ago, Tarteso said: Living, seeing in 3 continents for 40 years... yes 3 continents? Dude I been everywhere. Ill eat a chicken sandwich in Bagdad International Airport no problem. Quit defending this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 1 minute ago, oldlakey said: Listen, old cock I think you might be taking our little exchange a tad to seriously Not listen... but Read. I mean with my post that this way of stealing is common around the world. Usually does not staff, but strangers offering you food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 1 minute ago, Tarteso said: Not listen... but Read. I mean with my post that this way of stealing is common around the world. Usually does not staff, but strangers offering you food. No its not. What are you talking about? Doping food is not common. Where, the hell, is this common? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlakey Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 1 minute ago, Tarteso said: Not listen... but Read. I mean with my post that this way of stealing is common around the world. Usually does not staff, but strangers offering you food. OK I concede defeat, I have struck my colours you can now board me and claim me as a prize Have a nice weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 3 minutes ago, oldlakey said: OK I concede defeat, I have struck my colours you can now board me and claim me as a prize Have a nice weekend I am sorry I hurt your sensibility, I think there are parts of reason. Sorry. Have a nice week end too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitman Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 25 minutes ago, Tarteso said: Do you think really is the staff of the company who offers this poisoned food? Yes, I am a joker...sometimes. I do know that the buses to Surat Thani stop at the same busstop every time...The vendors (at night) know when the bus is coming and double the prices...only farang take those buses from Khao Sarn road but there are many buscompanies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 9 minutes ago, Strange said: No its not. What are you talking about? Doping food is not common. Where, the hell, is this common? Is not common but happen! Doping food and more common...doping drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 4 minutes ago, Tarteso said: Is not common but happen! Doping food and more common...doping drinks. But you clearly state that its common, not only in LOS, but world wide. Its not. Not by a long shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickmouse1 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Glad I am FASTING..NO FOOD NO DRINK unless you are F greedy git.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 3 minutes ago, Strange said: But you clearly state that its common, not only in LOS, but world wide. Its not. Not by a long shot. Sorry again, I take back the word "common", only occurs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 1 hour ago, Tarteso said: Is not happen only in LOS. oh..thats ok then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron19 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 If this thread continues as it is now, it will be closed. Please have consideration for a member that english may not be his first language, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I'm fortunate that I've never been mickey finned, but I know a couple of people who have. One out of Nana, drinking on his own, another two at Cheap Charlies. But then here in the sandpit I have caught Arabs trying to slip rohypnol in girls' drinks. It happens in the UK too. And I know two BA crew who were befriended by a couple while off duty in the US and woke up bound in a ditch outside Dallas with sore orifices. That led to BA writing to every single member of cabin crew to warn them of the dangers. Just use common sense, keep your wits about you, and don't take stuff from strangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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