Ai Kamoi!
So I mentioned about thieves the other day. Well, last night I got off the bus near Pra Kanong and stood for a minute looking at the message I’d just recieved on my cell phone. A short man came running past me, full stride, and grabbed my cellphone. Then preceded to run through traffic at the Sukumvit 71 intersection ignoring cars. Quite a gettaway actually.
Unfortuatly, the guy didn’t get my cell phone. Slippery fingers basiclly just slapped my cell phone as I turned away, and ran like hell.
So, luckly I still have my phone, but I felt pretty bad after that. I know it is a big city, but I guess I hadn’t seen any crime yet at all. I mean, this guy really hurt my feelings.
Is this kinda thing pretty common? Has everyone had any experience with a pickpocket/burglar/ect?
I’ve never had anything happen to me, but I’ve heard many stories. Lucky you had a death grip on your mobile!
Very sorry to hear about this. Nothing like it has happened to me in Bangkok.
Hi
i’ve not had any problems like that. My friends have had their bags slashed at JJ market though – but that’s not entirely unexpected given the crowds and tourists waving money about.
Don’t let your feelings stay hurt!!