Russian dad’s Phuket heartbreak: Wife bolts, leaves him penniless

[snoop1130]

 

A Russian man and his five year old son living in Phuket appealed for help after his Thai wife left him penniless and took his belongings.

 

A Thai man, Ekkawit Suratwadee, shared the story of 57 year old Russian man Oleg Magdeev and his five year old son on social media, hoping to seek assistance for the foreigner. Magdeev wanted to stay and work legally in Thailand to care for his son after his Thai wife left them.

 

Magdeev revealed to Ekkawit that he had come to Thailand to work as a shipmaster. He lost his job during the pandemic and decided to relocate to the central province of Chainart, the home province of his Thai wife.

 

Magdeev bought a car and a plot of land and also built a house in Chainart, all in his wife’s name. The car was later repossessed by a finance company because she failed to make the monthly loan payments. After divorcing her, Magdeev was left destitute as all valuables were in her name.

 

Magdeev returned to Phuket and rented a house in the Thalang district but has been unable to pay the rent over the past few months. He also rented a motorcycle to take his son to school but was unable to pay the rent on that as well.

 

Magdeev expressed that he wanted a job to earn a living and care for his young son. He could drive and repair boats up to 60 feet in length but his boat licence had expired. He is also capable of repairing

 

Thai landlady support

 

Ekkawit disclosed that his landlady, Kanda, allowed Magdeev and his son to stay in her property even though he couldn’t pay the rent.

 

Kanda stated that Magdeev wanted to raise catfish for sale and asked for her support. She wanted to help him but was concerned that his actions might violate the law. Nevertheless, she felt she had no choice but to assist the pair.

 

Kanda decided to invest in a catfish pond for the Russian man and bought the fish to sell at the nearby market, giving the proceeds to the foreigner. She wanted Magdeev to be able to work legally.

 

Many Thai netizens expressed their concerns for Magdeev and his son, with many offering help and expressing interest in making donations. Some condemned his Thai ex-wife for abandoning her young son.

 

Phuket Times later reported that Magdeev had visited the Russian Embassy to find a solution to his problem but no updates have been provided.

 

By Petch Petpailin

Photo by เอกภพ ทองทับ via Khao Phuket

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-08-16

 

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[nakhonandy]

It's sad, but how many have had this happen?

[Jingthing]

They're hiring trench diggers in Russia. 16 hour days but good pay.

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A Russian man and his five year old son living in Phuket appealed for help after his Thai wife left him penniless and took his belongings.

Another one bites the dust... boned out.

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Magdeev bought a car and a plot of land and also built a house in Chainart, all in his wife’s name.

Big mistake.

[Henryford]

How does he stay in Thailand. Doesn't sound like he has 800k in the bank.

[Freddy42OZ]

1 hour ago, Gottfrid said:

No need to feel sorry, but you could once in a while show some compassion. On the other hand, does not seem like that is your thing. Bloody awful post you made!

 

I agree.  So little compassion shown for a man who has fallen on tough times and is just trying to take care of his son.  

 

[steven100]

Get back to Russia ..... As for the ex-Thai wife ... that's standard procedure isn't it.

 

 

https://us.yahoo.com/news/russia-offers-1-600-4-004457626.html

 

 

 

[nausea]

She left him penniless should probably read she left him because he was penniless.

[newbee2022]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

A Russian man and his five year old son living in Phuket appealed for help after his Thai wife left him penniless and took his belongings.

 

A Thai man, Ekkawit Suratwadee, shared the story of 57 year old Russian man Oleg Magdeev and his five year old son on social media, hoping to seek assistance for the foreigner. Magdeev wanted to stay and work legally in Thailand to care for his son after his Thai wife left them.

 

Magdeev revealed to Ekkawit that he had come to Thailand to work as a shipmaster. He lost his job during the pandemic and decided to relocate to the central province of Chainart, the home province of his Thai wife.

 

Magdeev bought a car and a plot of land and also built a house in Chainart, all in his wife’s name. The car was later repossessed by a finance company because she failed to make the monthly loan payments. After divorcing her, Magdeev was left destitute as all valuables were in her name.

 

Magdeev returned to Phuket and rented a house in the Thalang district but has been unable to pay the rent over the past few months. He also rented a motorcycle to take his son to school but was unable to pay the rent on that as well.

 

Magdeev expressed that he wanted a job to earn a living and care for his young son. He could drive and repair boats up to 60 feet in length but his boat licence had expired. He is also capable of repairing

 

Thai landlady support

 

Ekkawit disclosed that his landlady, Kanda, allowed Magdeev and his son to stay in her property even though he couldn’t pay the rent.

 

Kanda stated that Magdeev wanted to raise catfish for sale and asked for her support. She wanted to help him but was concerned that his actions might violate the law. Nevertheless, she felt she had no choice but to assist the pair.

 

Kanda decided to invest in a catfish pond for the Russian man and bought the fish to sell at the nearby market, giving the proceeds to the foreigner. She wanted Magdeev to be able to work legally.

 

Many Thai netizens expressed their concerns for Magdeev and his son, with many offering help and expressing interest in making donations. Some condemned his Thai ex-wife for abandoning her young son.

 

Phuket Times later reported that Magdeev had visited the Russian Embassy to find a solution to his problem but no updates have been provided.

 

By Petch Petpailin

Photo by เอกภพ ทองทับ via Khao Phuket

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-08-16

 

-  Cigna offers a variety of health insurance plans designed to meet the minimum requirement for medical treatment coverage, with benefits reaching up to THB 3 million. These plans are tailored to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions for expatriates, ensuring peace of mind and access to quality medical services. To explore the full range of Cigna's expat health insurance options and find a plan that suits your needs, click here for more information.

 

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Are there no flights back home?? 😳

[Rimmer]

A personal attack leading to off topic bickering has been removed, you need to tone it down before warnings and suspensions are forthcoming.

 

@SAFETY FIRST

[bradiston]

Go home! You won't get the call up. It's your only hope, and you should be thinking of your lad. He needs school and mates he can play with. Put him first and all your troubles will melt away.

[bendejo]

Mine's different.

 

[Will B Good]

 

 

Poor soul.....gutted for him....so sad.

 

Now where is my BKK bank card.

[klauskunkel]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Magdeev had visited the Russian Embassy to find a solution

Putin has money...

[brianthainess]

2 hours ago, Henryford said:

How does he stay in Thailand. Doesn't sound like he has 800k in the bank.

He would only need 400k if he could get a family extension as his son is Thai, but that would probably need cooperation from his Ex. 

[NorthernRyland]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Magdeev bought a car and a plot of land and also built a house in Chainart, all in his wife’s name. The car was later repossessed by a finance company because she failed to make the monthly loan payments. After divorcing her, Magdeev was left destitute as all valuables were in her name.

 

 

The entire point of legal marriage is that you lose right to hold title and all assets become joint so how did this happen to him? These stories always feel like they have holes.

[KannikaP]

43 minutes ago, bradiston said:

Go home! You won't get the call up. It's your only hope, and you should be thinking of your lad. He needs school and mates he can play with. Put him first and all your troubles will melt away.

Yep, let the 4 year old, who is fluent in Thai, go to Russian and not understand a word.

[brianthainess]

The headline says She bolted from him, then it says he divorced Her, so what

happened first ? 

[Will B Good]

2 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said:

 

The entire point of legal marriage is that you lose right to hold title and all assets become joint so how did this happen to him? These stories always feel like they have holes.

 

 

This made me sit up......

 

So if I get divorced from my Thai wife.......... I get half of her money, house, land and farm?

[DrJack54]

Some off topic posts removed 

[bob smith]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A Russian man and his five year old son living in Phuket appealed for help after his Thai wife left him penniless and took his belongings.

This is sadly an all too common occurrence in the so called Land Of Smiles.

 

Always keep your money with you at all times, preferably locked in a safe with all your valuable belongings.

 

bob.

[brianthainess]

52 minutes ago, bradiston said:

He needs school and mates he can play with.

Yeh right in Russia ?

[2baht]

This to me is stupidity! Who in their right mind would give that much access to his money??? Married or not, the breadwinner holds the bread!!!

[NorthernRyland]

1 hour ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

This made me sit up......

 

So if I get divorced from my Thai wife.......... I get half of her money, house, land and farm?

Well assets acquired after marriage are joint even in Thailand. That's how it's supposed to work on paper at least but I've never tested the legal system here.

[Will B Good]

Just now, NorthernRyland said:

Well assets acquired after marriage are joint even in Thailand. That's how it's supposed to work on paper at least but I've never tested the legal system here.

 

 

Not sure why.....but I feel a spring in my step today.

[NorthernRyland]

1 minute ago, Will B Good said:

Not sure why.....but I feel a spring in my step today.

 

If you go through with it make a gofundme.com for your legal fund and I'll donate. 😂

[Will B Good]

5 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said:

Well assets acquired after marriage are joint even in Thailand. That's how it's supposed to work on paper at least but I've never tested the legal system here.

 

 

I might be doing her a great disservice here, but I know one of her fields.....about 10 acres....   is held in her mother's name....???????

 

 

 

 

[Will B Good]

3 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said:

 

If you go through with it make a gofundme.com for your legal fund and I'll donate. 😂

 

 

On it...555

 

 

[NorthernRyland]

7 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

I might be doing her a great disservice here, but I know one of her fields.....about 10 acres....   is held in her mother's name....???????

 

 

 

 

That may make things more complicated. Maybe try finding a gik first and see how that goes? 😂