webfact Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Japanese Begpackers: The virus is spreading as Asians get in on the act By Coconuts Bangkok Photos from police Facebook post. Yesterday, in a rural part of Isaan, something strange was spotted by by local police. Adding a new dimension to the ongoing debate about Westerners from developed countries begging in Southeast Asia to find their travels, was a pair of Asian begpackers in elephant pants and tourist tops hanging around by a roadside with signs, including one that said “No Money.” This is the first known viral reporting of Asian begpackers and they turned out to be from the wealthy nation of Japan. When caught, the two young men were all smiles, revealing that they were Japanese college students and posing for pictures with police, who offered them cold water and advice about safe travel. Full story: https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/japanese-begpackers-virus-spreading-asians-get-act/ -- © Copyright Coconuts Bangkok 2018-02-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1Voice Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Sheesh! I thought it was only the low class Europeans and Americans doing it, but now the Asians are getting in on the act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiwrath Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 6 minutes ago, webfact said: offered them cold water and advice about safe travel. Go home, get a job, and come back when you have some money of your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Thaiwrath said: Go home, get a job, and come back when you have some money of your own. Go home , work all your life , save your money and then come to live in Thailand and give all your money to a woman , then start begging again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I thought Japanese would commit seppuku before lowering to begging. Yet another nation going down the drain with the attack of hipster millenials? Get a haircut and get a real job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebo Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 "We then contacted the public vans at Aranyaprathet Transport to take them to Bangkok, so that they would travel safely.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, DrTuner said: I thought Japanese would commit seppuku before lowering to begging. Yet another nation going down the drain with the attack of hipster millenials? Get a haircut and get a real job. Yes George, thorough good advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcula Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 25 minutes ago, webfact said: a pair of Asian begpackers in elephant pants and tourist tops hanging around by a roadside with signs, including one that said “No Money.” What? Not even trying to sell their holiday pics? This is unacceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Real Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 22 minutes ago, Just1Voice said: Sheesh! I thought it was only the low class Europeans and Americans doing it, but now the Asians are getting in on the act. Whenever there is money to be made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Darcula said: What? Not even trying to sell their holiday pics? This is unacceptable. I heard someone bought them roast chicken. One of the begpackers commented, "Chicken rubbery." The vendor said, "Oh, thank you velly much." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 5 minutes ago, bluesofa said: I heard someone bought them roast chicken. One of the begpackers commented, "Chicken rubbery." The vendor said, "Oh, thank you velly much." Stuppa iriot cooky boy.??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I always carry a elf-designed folded placard in my back pocket. Whenever I come across an Asian begpacker who holds up to me a sign reading "No money", I take it out, unfold it and show it to them. Mine reads: "Me neither". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 What's the problem here with the crafty teens trying to rip off cash from bystanders ? If people are that naive and gullible (perhaps a bit stupid) to give money on such requests, why not try their luck ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danea83 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 At least they didn’t freeze half to death like 3 Japanese backpackers in Russia this week. Sleeping in a tent at -39C always a lovely idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shady86 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 No money stay at home, disgrace of the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabothai Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Asian variety of crowd funding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Not a virus, its the 'owes us a living' generation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoon Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I wonder why they're holding a sign saying "Chachoengsao"? I know, I'll look at the linked article: "We found out that they were Japanese university students who wanted to travel to Bangkok, so they made signs in order to hitchhike and save money." "While we only know that they were explicitly asking for a free ride, we are not sure that they were collecting cash donations." Which is a bit different from: "hanging around by a roadside with signs" as "Begpackers". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dararasmi Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Having lived in Japan for nearly 20 years, I gotta say they sure don't look Japanese to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 20 hours ago, webfact said: with signs, including one that said “No Money.” so, they don't want money. OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csabo Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Chinese girls walked into my wife's boutique yesterday and asked for a 75% discount. That's lower than cost. A few more of those and a "no Chinese" sign is going on the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Just now, csabo said: Chinese girls walked into my wife's boutique yesterday and asked for a 75% discount. That's lower than cost. A few more of those and a "no Chinese" sign is going on the window. Wouldn't that indicate you were out of stock of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvavin Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Never give any money to support any travelers begging money to fund their travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 20 hours ago, Just1Voice said: Sheesh! I thought it was only the low class Europeans and Americans doing it, but now the Asians are getting in on the act. Low class is an endless subject for debate. I see, give thanks for what I have, sometimes share and move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 35 minutes ago, Dararasmi said: Having lived in Japan for nearly 20 years, I gotta say they sure don't look Japanese to me. Having lived in the USA for over 55 years, I can't tell who is who, nor do I care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEE TEE Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 looks like the police will enjoy any donations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEngBKK Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Do like farangs in Thailand...... Beg on facebook.......Much more publicity... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Profane posts have been removed. Inflammatory posts and the replies have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 17 hours ago, danea83 said: At least they didn’t freeze half to death like 3 Japanese backpackers in Russia this week. Sleeping in a tent at -39C always a lovely idea. Can be done. If you have the right gear. But don't expect it to be comfy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Brantley Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 No money? Also, no honor, no class, no respect, Japan loses face yet again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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