Sattahip — An alleged homeless foreigner in Sattahip reportedly ran in front of a motorbike, got crashed into, and then was run over by a passing car.

The accident took place on Sukhumvit Road inbound to the Sattahip district within the Na Jomtien district at 11:30 PM today, July 12th. After being notified, the authorities went to inspect the site.

 

At the scene of the accident, one injured person was found on the road, with abrasions to the body and face. He was later identified as Mr. Wichit Raksakhoi, 38. His Honda Forza 350 cc motorbike was discovered nearby. Mr. Wichit was transferred to a local hospital.

 

By Tanakorn Panyadee

PHOTO: ข่าวคนชล

 

Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/07/12/car-runs-over-and-kills-homeless-foreigner-in-sattahip/

 

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It is highly unlikely the old man ran in front of the motorcycle. Unfortunately the old guy can't testify.

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What's the point of being a homeless and a vagrant in Thailand? at least in their country they will have some access to government assistance and aid mainly with health, where in Thailand, they're no better than stray dogs. 

Edited July 12, 20232 yr by ezzra

7 minutes ago, ezzra said:

What's the point of being a homeless and a vagrant in Thailand? at least in their country they will have some access to government assistance and aid mainly with health, where in Thailand, they're no better than stray dogs. 

I think locals are quite generous to such people, and I hear many instances where someone regularly supplies them with food and water.  Health services are probably lacking but so they are in the West, you have to go seek them out,

what Nationality was this chap (homeless foreigner).

40 minutes ago, ezzra said:

at least in their country they will have some access to government assistance and aid mainly with health

if he was from Cambodia or Myanmar then I highly doubt that

24 minutes ago, ezzra said:

What's the point of being a homeless and a vagrant in Thailand? at least in their country they will have some access to government assistance and aid mainly with health, where in Thailand, they're no better than stray dogs. 

Maybe one day should you fall sick and your pockets are empty you might find out.

Isn't a homeless foreigner just someone that refuses to go home ? 

On 7/13/2023 at 6:33 AM, ezzra said:

What's the point of being a homeless and a vagrant in Thailand? at least in their country they will have some access to government assistance and aid mainly with health, where in Thailand, they're no better than stray dogs. 

Have no money for an airticket?

"Foreigner" doesn't mean he comes from a country where you can claim assistance. ????

On 7/13/2023 at 6:33 AM, ezzra said:

What's the point of being a homeless and a vagrant in Thailand? at least in their country they will have some access to government assistance and aid mainly with health, where in Thailand, they're no better than stray dogs. 

Seems you didn’t read the article before posting…

 

“He made a living by selling grilled chicken and papaya salad near the accident location.”

On 7/13/2023 at 7:33 AM, ezzra said:

What's the point of being a homeless and a vagrant in Thailand? at least in their country they will have some access to government assistance and aid mainly with health, where in Thailand, they're no better than stray dogs. 

It says foreigner he could be from Cambodia or Myanmar like most foreigners in Thailand are.

On 7/13/2023 at 6:33 AM, ezzra said:

What's the point of being a homeless and a vagrant in Thailand? at least in their country they will have some access to government assistance and aid mainly with health, where in Thailand, they're no better than stray dogs. 

A lot of those programs are hard to access when you most need them, at least in the USA. They are bureaucratic nightmares. They sound good in theory.