Homeless Group Celebrates with 10,000 Baht Wallet Aid, Buys Alcohol

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Residents of Nonthaburi are calling for government intervention after a group of homeless individuals used their digital wallet funds, totaling 10,000 baht, to buy alcohol. The intoxicated group then defecated in public, causing distress due to the foul odor.

 

A Facebook user recently posted images of human feces under the Rama IV Bridge in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, complaining about the issue and urging authorities to address it. The situation has reportedly persisted for some time due to the presence of numerous homeless individuals in the area.

 

On September 27, reporters visited the scene and confirmed the presence of human waste, as previously reported. A homeless man, visibly intoxicated and soiled with feces, was found sleeping in a nearby parking lot.

 

Attempts to communicate with him were unsuccessful, as locals confirmed he had a communication disability. Residents noted that after receiving funds from the government’s digital wallet program, a group of 4-5 homeless individuals regularly gathered in the area to drink alcohol.

Mr. Sane Kotasombat, a 61-year-old motorcycle taxi driver, expressed frustration, saying the vagrants didn’t disturb anyone with noise but their public defecation created discomfort for passersby. He urged the authorities to intervene, as most of the individuals in question were mute and used sign language to communicate, reported Daily News.

 

Mr. Surachai Sukklam, another motorcycle taxi driver, echoed these concerns. He noted that the group often drank in the area and urinated nearby, creating an unpleasant environment. Despite previous attempts by the Pak Kret municipality to resolve the issue, the problem persists.

 

Locals are requesting that authorities take appropriate action to resolve the situation.

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

-- 2024-09-28

 

[2baht]

What was the money supposed to stimulate???? It was always a great idea, right???

[Korat Kiwi]

Like nobody could see this coming. The handout is not for booze or entertainment... Yes boss we will obey! 

[KhunLA]

No need to ask why they are homeless ... 

[BangkokReady]

2 hours ago, 2baht said:

What was the money supposed to stimulate????

 

Voting elegances?

[KhunBENQ]

3 hours ago, 2baht said:

What was the money supposed to stimulate???? It was always a great idea, right???

"Digital wallet" for listed goods/setvices and registered shops.

Never had a plan how to implement that.

 

Now handing out cash to the poorest and be surprised what happens.

A lot of the money goes to the big players in retail and fill up the wallet of the super rich clans.  Brilliant.

 

The participating banks are stuffed with masses of people waiting under tents in the sun.

The queue of the U-Turn to the local MAKRO was as long as never seen since Songkran.

Avoid this weekend for shopping!

Edited September 28 by KhunBENQ

[KhunBENQ]

Be assured that there are poor people who use the money wisely.

Some of them in the neighborhood.

[brianthainess]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

saying the vagrants didn’t disturb anyone with noise but their public defecation created discomfort for passersby. He urged the authorities to intervene, as most of the individuals in question were mute and used sign language to communicate, reported Daily News.

Stand well clear if they start singing in sign, you could accidently get hit..................

[brianthainess]

1 hour ago, KhunLA said:

No need to ask why they are homeless ... 

I would say the main reason is because they are Mute and unable to get work, to pay rent.     Getting drunk together seems fair to me, but where are homeless people suposed to take a dump ? Why can't a toilet be emplaced there if there are "Numerous" homeless in the area ? 

 

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The situation has reportedly persisted for some time due to the presence of numerous homeless individuals in the area.

 

[Chris Daley]

I gave some money to the slum family one time.  The next time I visited there was a 1 meter pile of beer cans and bottles.  My gf said the neighbor died.  He litterly drank himself to death.  Made me smile.

Edited September 28 by Chris Daley

[Dan O]

The problem listed was occurring before the free money give away so it really hasn't got anything to do with that other than they had a bigger party.

 

[KhunLA]

10 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

I would say the main reason is because they are Mute and unable to get work, to pay rent.     Getting drunk together seems fair to me, but where are homeless people suposed to take a dump ? Why can't a toilet be emplaced there if there are "Numerous" homeless in the area ? 

That's not a reason, that's an excuse 

[MikeandDow]

What about the druggies and the gamblers  wast of money !!!!

[Whip]

Good for the economy

[ronster]

Booze , lottery, gambling,loan sharks.

This is why the government wanted it to only be used in certain shops 😀🍻

[lordgrinz]

I love it when my predictions come true, what a waste of taxpayer money! If they wanted a net positive return scheme, they should have spent the money on education instead. This is just another boondoggle brought to you by the PT, and will do absolutely nothing for the economy.

[loong]

I wonder how mute and homeless people managed to apply for and qualify for the hand-out.

[black tabby12345]

4 hours ago, KhunLA said:

No need to ask why they are homeless ... 

 

Some are Truly Hopeless.

 

Unlike this struggling old woman seen in yesterday's news.

She was supporting several family members alone with very  little income and welfare.

She said she can resume her trade(food vending) with this money.

This topic was also covered with yesterday's ASEAN Now.

 

 

Edited September 28 by black tabby12345

[mfd101]

Speed of the circulation of money ... The money doesn't care which track it takes.

[black tabby12345]

Homeless Group Celebrates with 10,000 Baht Wallet Aid, Buys Alcohol

 

 

Alcohol indulgence could be their worst problem.

But they love it.

They are probably the Buddhist, but well practicing Christ's  words: Love Your Enemy.

 

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Residents of Nonthaburi are calling for government intervention after a group of homeless individuals used their digital wallet funds, totaling 10,000 baht, to buy alcohol. The intoxicated group then defecated in public, causing distress due to the foul odor.

Go Pheu Thai, the economy is bouncing back already.

Great strategy.

[Sweet Swede]

Some really poor people rented a van with driver for a trip to Mae Sai, when they got the money.

[sammieuk1]

Well that was some turn out said one drunken bum 🤔

[roo860]

Looks like they did Sh!t on their own doorstep. 😁

[khunPer]

That's what happens, when handing out cash instead of a card, where money only can be used for certain items.

However, "always look on the bright side of life", some money comes back to the government from spirit-tax...

[factual monk]

6 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

"Digital wallet" for listed goods/setvices and registered shops.

Never had a plan how to implement that.

 

Now handing out cash to the poorest and be surprised what happens.

A lot of the money goes to the big players in retail and fill up the wallet of the super rich clans.  Brilliant.

 

The participating banks are stuffed with masses of people waiting under tents in the sun.

The queue of the U-Turn to the local MAKRO was as long as never seen since Songkran.

Avoid this weekend for shopping!

Very true... went to Big C ... it's all full of older people who are luckily being accompanied by the younger lot for shopping... once the elderly will finish with the money the elderly will be forgotten till the next month end... 

But also saw few buying household items like a new fridge and TV... and grandparents enjoying the food in malls... a positive side too... 

Edited September 28 by factual monk

[PETERTHEEATER]

Group defecation......all together now......😀

[Purdey]

I suppose they did buy the booze from someone who made money but probably doesn't pay tax.

[NoDisplayName]

11 hours ago, webfact said:

On September 27, reporters visited the scene and confirmed the presence of human waste, as previously reported.

 

Multiple reporters were required for this investigation?

 

Yep, that's poop!

 

Where's the photo with pointing fingers?

[KhunLA]

5 hours ago, black tabby12345 said:

 

Some are Truly Hopeless.

 

Unlike this struggling old woman seen in yesterday's news.

She was supporting several family members alone with very  little income and welfare.

She said she can resume her trade(food vending) with this money.

This topic was also covered with yesterday's ASEAN Now.

 

 

Yep ... first thing that came to my mind, after reading headliner.  Some people just refuse to help themselves.   Others seize every opportunity to.  

 

Live with choices ...