Don't judge a book by its cover! Shabby uncle pulls out 600,000 in cash and drives off on a Harley!

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Don't judge a book by its cover! Shabby uncle pulls out 600,000 in cash and drives off on a Harley!

 

Picture: Sanook

 

BANGKOK: -- A fun story is doing the rounds of Thai social media about an old Thai man who went in several bike dealerships but no one would pay him any attention.

 

The reason? The man in question looked like he didn't have two baht to rub together, was dressed in shabby old clothes and flip-flops. He didn't look a likely customer with his tramp-like grey beard and long hair, reported Sanook.

 

But when he finally got some attention in a big bike shop it only took him just minutes to make up his mind - he said "I'll have that one!" and he pulled out 600,000 baht in cash from his baggy pants.

 

The story was featured on a Facebook fan page called "Maxsingburimotorbike" that said you should not judge a book by its cover.

 

The page said that the man had been to many shops but the sales assistants had given him a wide berth thinking he had no money. When at last he found what he was looking for the deal was struck within ten minutes.

 

The Sanook story cited a Thai proverb in its headline: "Phaa Khii riw hor thong" a direct translation of which is 'gold wrapped up in rags'.

 

After the story was shared more than 31,000 times reporters caught up with the man's elder sister who said her brother was known as "Lung Decha". She said her brother was an honest, hardworking man who was semi-retired from his job as a mechanic. He neither smokes nor drinks and never gambles.

 

He was not rich but had set his mind on a nice bike for a long time; now he was going to enjoy it.

 

Source: Sanook

 

 

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[Jonathan Fairfield]

Never judge a book by its cover! Nice story

[dave3478]

Good new story . Hope he has fun with his new toy

 

[worgeordie]

. He neither smokes nor drinks and never gambles.

thats why he has money.

regards worgeordie

[PremiumLane]

shame he wasted it on a Harley then 

[lanng khao]

. He neither smokes nor drinks and never gambles.
thats why he has money.
regards worgeordie

Your health is your wealth...

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[colinneil]

Well done old lad, stupid sales folk wont be laughing now, no commission.

[eggers]

Great to see a gratitfying story, instead of usual violence, deaths & drama ...

 

[MorristheRunt]

Like the dudes style, Respect.

[KhunBENQ]

I must resemble him.

I managed to walk through car showrooms without ever being stalked.

[rebo]

He probably has absorbed the benefit of keeping a low profile ...

[harrry]

I bought my truck from the first sales lady that approached me and asked me if the Vigo was what I was looking for.  I had been to several showrooms including that one in the preceding month and she was the first one who actually tried to sell one to me.  Nice girl, good deal and a good vehicle.

Edited May 1, 2017 by harrry

[kiniyow]

It often Pays to show your not Loaded..Keep a Low Profile is always Best--This keeps the Vultures away

[hansnl]

2 hours ago, dave3478 said:

Good new story . Hope he has fun with his new toy

 

And if possible, for a long time.

[Regyai]

Back in more nanny type states in the west

 

Sprouting a clump of readies to buy a vehicle brings a dose of police (as all dealerships are under orders to blow the whistle and await their arrival)

[Naroge]

Nice story. Hope he also invest in some driving lessons. These big bikes are not just like the standard Thai motorbike to drive.

[elgordo38]

2 hours ago, PremiumLane said:

shame he wasted it on a Harley then 

I had a good friend owned one he said the vibration up and down his legs and loins was better than sex. Who am I to judge. 

[elgordo38]

20 minutes ago, Naroge said:

Nice story. Hope he also invest in some driving lessons. These big bikes are not just like the standard Thai motorbike to drive.

Ah yes the other side of the coin. 

[featography]

2 hours ago, PremiumLane said:

shame he wasted it on a Harley then 

As if youre an expert on Harleys. He could afford one, you can,t.

[Bluespunk]

1 hour ago, Regyai said:

Back in more nanny type states in the west

 

Sprouting a clump of readies to buy a vehicle brings a dose of police (as all dealerships are under orders to blow the whistle and await their arrival)

Often for good reason.

[TGIR]

I heard this story many years ago......looks like someone is recycling it.  It might have been more believable had it not used the exact same wording as the original.

[swissbie]

1 hour ago, Naroge said:

Nice story. Hope he also invest in some driving lessons. These big bikes are not just like the standard Thai motorbike to drive.

He is a semi-retired mechanic, so maybe he has been driving bikes all his live and who knows if only small ones?

[cruisemonkey]

1 hour ago, elgordo38 said:

I had a good friend owned one he said the vibration up and down his legs and loins was better than sex. Who am I to judge. 

 

Why do you think girls like Harleys?

 

Good for the old man! (hope he gets layed) 

[Suicai99]

5 hours ago, worgeordie said:

. He neither smokes nor drinks and never gambles.

thats why he has money.

regards worgeordie

I dont drink or gamble but i am still poor as dirt. Coz i spent on woman!

[pentap]

Good for him!

Has he a licence? Helmet?

I've a feeling many older Thais, have a lot more money tucked away than what people may assume.


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[LammyTS1]

Some workers in bike show rooms just can't be bothered serving customers no matter what they look like. They prefer playing on their iPhones!

 

[wakeupplease]

51 minutes ago, Suicai99 said:

I dont drink or gamble but i am still poor as dirt. Coz i spent on woman!

You can ride your secondhand pincushion women

This gent has quality and a nice clean ride, I am with him as quality counts

[GreasyFingers]

When I was selling real estate the same thing happened many times. Other salesmen would not give a similar person the time of day even if they had not made a sale in two months. All you have to do is talk to them for 10 minutes and you know if they are genuine. Did not matter if you did not have what they wanted, they were worth talking to. So it is not just Thais that are not good salesmen.

[PremiumLane]

3 hours ago, featography said:

As if youre an expert on Harleys. He could afford one, you can,t.

oh dear me, can't joke about Harley's now? Those well know over-priced tractors 

[simon43]

Well, I hope he changes his flip-flops for a decent pair of motorcycle boots.