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[koykaeng]

Have been approached on two separate ocassions this trip by an Indian man wearing a turban.

I didn't stop to talk with him, as alarm bells started ringing immediately when I heard him say "You're a very lucky man....."

As I made a hasty retreat, I thought to myself, "Yes, I am a very lucky man that I recognise a scam coming".

Was curious if anyone else has encountered this gentleman or seen such a routine performed.

I have a vague feeling that I witnessed a similar scam (involving an Indian) many years ago in Pattaya.

I presume it involves fortune telling or paying money for something or other ?

Cheers
Koykaeng

[Legend]

did he have a basket with a snake in it, and a large kazoo.?

[Ericthehalfabee]

Just pretend to be Russian...

[koykaeng]

KK was the more recent incident a Sikh on Sukhumvit Rd, Bangkok opposite the Landmark Hotel ?

Every year he approaches me and I give him the

Hi Pentire,

Yes, today was on the on the other side of Sukhumvit, opposite The Landmark, and the first incident was along Soi Nana, halfway between Guess Bar & Nana Plaza roughly.

Cheers
Koykaeng

[Hoot]

That happened to me twice in Pattaya on my last trip in March or was it May..crap my memories getting bad.

One time in The Avenue Mall, and another time on some random Soi I was cutting through. I figured it was some sort of scam as well and just gave him a snarky 'thanks' as I kept walking past him.

[RobiSLO]

I think I saw this guy in front of Mikes's Shopping Mall but I never ever talk to strangers, my mom told me so.

BR

[onetruesaxon]

One stopperd me just off beach road and asked me if i want his buisness card.

Yea go on, i will have your card.

He then tells me we need to go to his place to get the card.

I replied hold on i will tell you how to improve your buisness. Get some printed up and save on shoe leather. Then i will get one off you tomorrow.

He never botherd me again the whole time i was there.