Thugs Attacked

Paul123 Active member

Member since 28 January 2018

Paul123Active member20 September 2018 09:04:29

We took a Futa taxi to the light house in Vung Tau. When we stopped in traffic a group of brazen thugs going the opposite direction swung in front of the car and demanded the driver roll the window down. They tried to punch the driver through the window. They seem to want to settle old disputes with the driver.
They followed us to the lighthouse and surrounded the car. We motioned the driver to remain seated and close all the聽 windows and doors. I proceeded to bang the taxi horn to attract the attention of the tourist and security guard. The thugs jumped on their bikes and left.

I was worried they would lay wait along the quit road on our return journey so I deliberately stayed longer at the lighthouse. This was my first encounter with thugs while traveling Vietnam.

alishan4849 Member

Member since 10 September 2018

alishan4849Member20 September 2018 09:27:54

I hope you are safe, by the way on the other part of the world its normal, I was in Rio de Janeiro and these act are considered quite normal there.

KruChris Serial expat

Member since 29 April 2016

KruChrisSerial expat06 October 2018 22:50:12

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alishan4849 wrote:
I hope you are safe, by the way on the other part of the world its normal, I was in Rio de Janeiro and these act are considered quite normal there.

Like a whistle for women in parks... Good thinking, OP!

Re Rio, I heard people don't dare stop at red lights... Carjacking and robbery...

Even feral dogs are usually frightened. Am glad to say I've rarely felt in danger, except from pickpockets. And then there was an attempted mugging by a fake motorcycle taxi rider. The guy had only 1 helmet - big red flag! At the hotel, he snatched money out of my open wallet. I fought back and held on to him. He crinned idiotically and returned the money. All this in front of an old woman who was 2 meters away. ..

And I have accepted rides on motorcycles from strangers. Not just motorcycle taxis.