redguy Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) Beware of this man who has just recently scammed business owners (farang) in Ranong and Koh Phayam. He befriends people and then says he has trouble with his bank and tries to borrow money (amongst other things). He was in Ranong last year and tried similar things but disappeared when suspicions were raised. Edited January 20, 2012 by Lite Beer Photo and name removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkmick Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I'll be sure to watch out for someone who lived in Ranong last year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonto21 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) ‘redguy’…..As well-meaning as your topic post maybe…….Don’t you think it’s a little vague to be of any use to anyone. You say; “this man,” which man? No one has to stay to long in Thailand to meet ‘this man’ they are all over the place, Thai and Farang. A scam artist in Thailand……….News flash Thailand, hub of scam artists. Hoping this topic will shine a light on ….’This man’ Edited January 20, 2012 by Tonto21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano2274 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 to Tonto there was a picture of the man in the original post it has been removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonto21 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) to Tonto there was a picture of the man in the original post it has been removed Thanks 'beano2274'......That makes sense now. Glad I wasn’t to sarcastic! But it does render this topic a bit limp. Edited January 20, 2012 by Tonto21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redguy Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Guys, I don't see the point of having a forum if we can't use it to help each other. If the photo was the wrong format or something I can change it for you. If you are worried about legal implications then there won't be because the guy is a scam artist. We need all the help we can get to assist each other and put him out of business. Please advise us of an alternative method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano2274 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) Guys, I don't see the point of having a forum if we can't use it to help each other. If the photo was the wrong format or something I can change it for you. If you are worried about legal implications then there won't be because the guy is a scam artist. We need all the help we can get to assist each other and put him out of business. Please advise us of an alternative method. You are not allowed to name and shame, or the person who it is can take you to court, and also take Thai Visa to court for allowing the photo to be published. Read Forum rules Thai law - defamation of character Edited January 20, 2012 by beano2274 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 If you are worried about legal implications then there won't be because the guy is a scam artist. We need all the help we can get to assist each other and put him out of business. Please advise us of an alternative method. Well there are legal implications, who is to say the photo you posted is the actual person, and not someone you have a hard one for ? Has the person concerned been arrested/charged and convicted as a scammer ?......if not you are now messing with Thailands deformation of character laws and liable laws. The person concerned could lay charges against you and/or Thai Visa...this is why the photo was pulled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Usually they leave an 'Edited by' line and rationale. Without that it's pretty confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpcoe Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Thai law - defamation of character And, as illogical it may seem to we westerners, the Thai libel laws apparently apply even if the accusations are true and accurate! I'd bet the OP was not aware of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetlejuice Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I know several people just like how the OP describes. As a matter of fact I could create a whole forum on this topic alone. The solution is: never part with your hard earned cash, because if we were to fall down into the gutter, no one is going to pull us out. Sad but true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave111223 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Some random bloke asks you to borrow money and then buggers off...is this really what qualifies as "Scam" these days? And what's more qualifies this guy as a "Scam Artists"?? Man we have come a long way since The Sting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtjforyou Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Some would be scammed even on Mars :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thequietman Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 ‘redguy’…..As well-meaning as your topic post maybe…….Don’t you think it’s a little vague to be of any use to anyone. You say; “this man,” which man? No one has to stay to long in Thailand to meet ‘this man’ they are all over the place, Thai and Farang. A scam artist in Thailand……….News flash Thailand, hub of scam artists. Hoping this topic will shine a light on ….’This man’ also watch out for this pickup (no photo) its grey with shiny alloy wheels and a bull bar at the front. i know it has a thai number plate and it runs on diesel. i think its a vigo. watch out, he doesnt indicate when he turns left..... or right for that matter. BEWARE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thongkorn Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Do you mean Rayong , or Rannong, if he is in Rannong its a small place, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Some random bloke asks you to borrow money and then buggers off...is this really what qualifies as "Scam" these days? And what's more qualifies this guy as a "Scam Artists"?? Man we have come a long way since The Sting The scam artist is the dodgy money lender who is trying to eliminate amateur opposition. Sometimes, you have to look at it from the other bloke's point of view... SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Avoid unknown Farangs that approach you. Especially if they start to talk about their mishaps in Thailand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Guys, I don't see the point of having a forum if we can't use it to help each other. If the photo was the wrong format or something I can change it for you. If you are worried about legal implications then there won't be because the guy is a scam artist. We need all the help we can get to assist each other and put him out of business. Please advise us of an alternative method. Quite anxious about trumpeting the word. A victim, were you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Avoid unknown Farangs that approach you. Especially if they start to talk about their mishaps in Thailand. Avoid Farangs in general... For some of us, it's a way of life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Avoid unknown Farangs that approach you. Especially if they start to talk about their mishaps in Thailand. Avoid Farangs in general... For some of us, it's a way of life. I suppose most of us are more tolerant of foreigners... SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Avoid unknown Farangs that approach you. Especially if they start to talk about their mishaps in Thailand. Avoid Farangs in general... For some of us, it's a way of life. I suppose most of us are more tolerant of foreigners... SC Speculative matter, per usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I suppose most of us are more tolerant of foreigners... Hence they are doing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I suppose most of us are more tolerant of foreigners... Hence they are doing this. Apparently it attracts ghosts after dark; you want to be careful, so you do. Anyway, on that note, I think I'll pop across the road to wet my whistle SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Guys, I don't see the point of having a forum if we can't use it to help each other. If the photo was the wrong format or something I can change it for you. If you are worried about legal implications then there won't be because the guy is a scam artist. We need all the help we can get to assist each other and put him out of business. Please advise us of an alternative method. We have no way of knowing what is a real warning and what isn't. For every real post warning about some person or business, there are two malicious ones posted by business rivals and anyone else with a grudge. Thailand also has very strict dafamation laws, so the rule protects both the forum, an the individual posting, not to mention innocent individuals targeted for malicious reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Guys, I don't see the point of having a forum if we can't use it to help each other. If the photo was the wrong format or something I can change it for you. If you are worried about legal implications then there won't be because the guy is a scam artist. We need all the help we can get to assist each other and put him out of business. Please advise us of an alternative method. We have no way of knowing what is a real warning and what isn't. For every real post warning about some person or business, there are two malicious ones posted by business rivals and anyone else with a grudge. Thailand also has very strict dafamation laws, so the rule protects both the forum, an the individual posting, not to mention innocent individuals targeted for malicious reasons. Perhaps the OP is trying to discourage us from lending money to each other, so that he can lend us money at usurous rates, and that he was fully aware that the picture and name would be censored. The intention was just to raise the level of distrust amongst farangs. If that was true, how would his post look any different? SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirchai Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Guess it's pretty much easy. Do not give a foreigner- or Thai national any money. Act like you'd act back in your original country and all will be fine.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wombat6 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Do you mean Rayong , or Rannong, if he is in Rannong its a small place, I see you know the place well....by the way, it is called Ranong and the population is in excess of 100,000......I suppose small compared to Bangkok.....ever been there??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokburning Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Whenever confronted by anyone asking for a "loan"" - time to go home friend Well, I am trying to do just that... -try harder. Would you like to borrow my phone, happy to call your embassy. >smile-smirk< oh, no thanks, ill manage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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