snoop1130 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Struck poor by COVID, Phuket man tries to sell eye on Facebook By The Phuket News Mr Taweep Mee Phan who took to Facebook out of desperation offering to sell one of his eyes. Photo: Chalong Municipality PHUKET:-- A man who has been severely affected by the COVID-19 fallout took to social media in desperation last week offering to sell one of his eyes. Mr Taweep Mee Phan, 57, from Chalong posted on his Facebook account last Friday (Jan 15) that he was willing to sell his left eye to raise much needed funds to support his family. Mr Taweep was a bus driver for a Chinese tour company for 15 years before losing his job last February when tourists numbers visiting the island dried up. Full Story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/struck-poor-by-covid-phuket-man-tries-to-sell-eye-on-facebook-78693.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2021-01-18 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dagfinnur Traustason Posted January 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2021 What a sad thing to read. I really hope he can find a better solution, or get help from somebody. i also saw there where members here on this forum that laughed at this news in the line up. Shame on you! 29 3 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mogandave Posted January 18, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2021 Sad indeed 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post whaleboneman Posted January 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2021 He has already been offered help and has secured full time employment (according to the extremely short article). 11 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post British Bulldog Posted January 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2021 Heartbreaking ... this Covid19 thing is really starting to hit home ! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jmccarty Posted January 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2021 52 minutes ago, whaleboneman said: He has already been offered help and has secured full time employment (according to the extremely short article). I sincerely hope it will be long term. As annoying as tour busses blocking the way has been in the past, it is not the bus driver or owners fault and these people deserve to earn a living. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwak250 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 This is very sad my wife says that lots of news stories are reported of suicides . 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: A man who has been severely affected by the COVID-19 fallout took to social media in desperation last week offering to sell one of his eyes. Desperate times drives people to desperate measures... I'm sure as a driver he can find some employment if he continues to look around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kaopad999 Posted January 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2021 24 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Desperate times drives people to desperate measures... I'm sure as a driver he can find some employment if he continues to look around. Mayor Samran has already fixed him up with a new job and lots of rice. ???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Miami007 Posted January 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, Kaopad999 said: Mayor Samran has already fixed him up with a new job and lots of rice. ???? That is great for ONE family. What about all others who are in a similar situation? Will the Governor be able to secure employment for all of them? The big problem is that there are many as desperate as the bus driver. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Xonax Posted January 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2021 Most likely just a publicity stunt. And it worked. 6 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sanuk711 Posted January 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2021 53 minutes ago, hotchilli said: I'm sure as a driver he can find some employment if he continues to look around. Yer I'll keep an eye out for him........... 1 4 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupermarineS6B Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Terrible, imagine how many people are in this desperate situation not only in Thailand but all over the world. The really disgusting situation is governments that are talking about projects that make absolute nonsense in the midst of this disaster.......I'd better shut up as i'll be hung drawn and quartered and banned off TVF for ever...... Imagine the suicide rate in Thailand at the moment ? and this is just getting going ........ Round of golf anyone, or is space travel more of an interest to you ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SupermarineS6B Posted January 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2021 18 minutes ago, Xonax said: Most likely just a publicity stunt. And it worked. It's called desperation........ You might get some yourself....... 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebumbu Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 He may be smarter than you think. On the basis of this, whether or not it was an authentic offer, he received assistance and job offers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peixotorms Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Time to spend another 54 Million fixing some toilet. It's better to loose both eyes than to see this. https://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2020/12/18/air-force-to-spend-54-mil-baht-to-refurbish-vvip-lavatory/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcpattaya Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Guess he already sold his brains previously? 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCPhuket Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) <deleted> IDIOT Edited January 19, 2021 by KCPhuket Don't know 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grusa Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 20 minutes ago, peixotorms said: Time to spend another 54 Million fixing some toilet. It's better to loose both eyes than to see this. https://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2020/12/18/air-force-to-spend-54-mil-baht-to-refurbish-vvip-lavatory/ All so a piece of sh!t can fly in abject luxury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyr55 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 33 minutes ago, SupermarineS6B said: Terrible, imagine how many people are in this desperate situation not only in Thailand but all over the world. The really disgusting situation is governments that are talking about projects that make absolute nonsense in the midst of this disaster.......I'd better shut up as i'll be hung drawn and quartered and banned off TVF for ever...... Imagine the suicide rate in Thailand at the moment ? and this is just getting going ........ Round of golf anyone, or is space travel more of an interest to you ? Well we all know Thai government list of priorities is topped by Submarines and Spaceship ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Holzerfilled Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 He decided to sell an eye after their were no takers for his left nut. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pique Dard Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 14 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Struck poor by COVID, Phuket man tries to sell eye on Facebook this is tragic! but with one eye left he might find it difficult to find a work as a chauffeur should the labour market improve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy from Kent Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 41 minutes ago, peixotorms said: Time to spend another 54 Million fixing some toilet. It's better to loose both eyes than to see this. https://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2020/12/18/air-force-to-spend-54-mil-baht-to-refurbish-vvip-lavatory/ What on earth is wrong with a good old fashioned low Tech squat toilet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Is there a market for eyes? I thought kidneys were in demand not eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 58 minutes ago, sanuk711 said: Yer I'll keep an eye out for him........... Get your coat... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 21 minutes ago, Oliver Holzerfilled said: He decided to sell an eye after their were no takers for his left nut. Yep , after a vote the eyes won. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 12 minutes ago, Andy from Kent said: What on earth is wrong with a good old fashioned low Tech squat toilet? Or do what Aussie Airways do and have the dunny on the outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 2 hours ago, British Bulldog said: Heartbreaking ... this Covid19 thing is really starting to hit home ! It already well and truly happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupermarineS6B Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 16 minutes ago, Andy from Kent said: What on earth is wrong with a good old fashioned low Tech squat toilet? Luuuuuuuuxury ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupermarineS6B Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, toofarnorth said: Or do what Aussie Airways do and have the dunny on the outside. Luxury's what yer need........ Yorkshire Airline......... Yorkshire Airlines - Hale & Pace Sketch - video Dailymotion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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