13 hours ago, thailand49 said:

Read again house in Bangkok sold long ago, 

Well there is certainly one of us that cant read very well 🍻

23 hours ago, Dogmatix said:

 

He cannot get anything for the once-grand Spanish style home because the land is owned by his drug addicted wife or some other Thai.  He just blew some of his wad building a grand home in a dirt poor village where they don't buy expensive houses.  They just buy land, if they have money or can borrow it.  I have seen this happen before.  A huge mansion build in a rice field in a sh*t hole Isaan village with farang money at vast expense.  The Thai wife who conned the farang amazed years later to find no buyers for the structure, just people willing to offer the value as a rice field.

One Hundred percent Correct!

6 hours ago, MarkT63 said:

Well there is certainly one of us that cant read very well 🍻

Go back and read it in context.

Savages

20 hours ago, save the frogs said:

 

So all Thai women are "animals"?

And you live in Philippines? The women are not animals there? 

 

They are. And I'm not stupid enough to marry one of those either. 

 

They can clean my house, clean my sack, cook my food, clean my clothes and follow my directives. Marry a savage? 

 

Bwahahahahahahaha

50 minutes ago, TDCNINJA said:

They are. And I'm not stupid enough to marry one of those either. 

 

They can clean my house, clean my sack, cook my food, clean my clothes and follow my directives. Marry a savage? 

 

Bwahahahahahahaha

 

What makes you believe you're not a savage animal?
 

On 8/13/2025 at 2:10 PM, Will27 said:

Yep

Regardless of his bad choices, the poor old bugger gets cleaned out, loses a leg and some nasty cnuts think it's funny.

 

The mind boggles.

I have always been amazed at how hard-hearted the members of this forum can be. "There, but for the grace of God, go I".  I would contribute to a fund to get him back home, but I can't do it all myself. We all should admit that we have all made bad choices. I can't close my heart to those who are suffering, but I also can't wave a wand and solve their problems.

23 hours ago, MarkT63 said:

Well there is certainly one of us that cant read very well 🍻

If I read the story incorrectly I apologize but the story said "  sold Townhouse in Bangkok 4 million "  then entrusted that money to his wife who succumb to drug addiction!  

If I can't read nor comprehend please show me where it went wrong!

On 8/13/2025 at 10:57 AM, Jack Hammer said:

Some people are naive,  gullible and too trustworthy for their own good

And Thailand is the last place gullible people should be living in. Plenty of women will use and abuse you with zero shame, and no one will condemn them for it - on the contrary.

 

 

On 8/13/2025 at 8:28 AM, webfact said:

Picture courtesy of CH7 news

 

UDON THANI - A 75-year-old Australian man is stranded in Thailand, desperate to return to his homeland after a string of misfortunes. After a severe accident left him amputated, his funds dwindled when his Thai wife succumbed to drug addiction. With just 1,520 Thai baht remaining, he’s appealing for help to get back to Australia.

 

In Udon Thani’s Ban Dung district, local chief Boontom Sorumpa reported the dire situation of Marcus Own, an Australian pensioner marooned after misplacing trust in his wife, leading to financial ruin. Once a millionaire, Marcus entrusted his wife with his retirement money after selling a townhouse in Bangkok for over 4 million Thai baht. Now, with his wife undergoing drug rehabilitation, he faces life alone in a squalid, neglected home.

 

Marcus’s tragic tale began eight months ago when he suffered a car accident, resulting in the amputation of his left leg. He moved to Ban Dong Dara with his wife, Phikun, 45, but encountered further woes as her methamphetamine addiction spiralled. The couple, who travelled frequently between Thailand and Australia during happier times, now find their lives shattered as Phikun battles her addiction.

 

In a heart-wrenching interview, Marcus shared his desire to return to his family in Australia, where he hopes to live out his remaining days. He struggles without support in a once-grand Spanish-style home, now only a shadow of its former self. Confronted with the wreckage of his life, he pleads with authorities and the local community to assist his journey back home.

 

Village chief Boontom reported witnessing Phikun in distress, exhibiting erratic behaviour prior to his admission to rehab. The local community has shown compassion by providing Marcus with meals, but his plight remains dire. Meanwhile, law enforcement plans to escort him to the Australian consulate, aiming to secure his passage home, reported CH7 news.

 

Marcus’s story has touched many in Ban Dong Dara, a poignant reminder of how quickly fortunes can change. His aged mother-in-law, Tting, acknowledges her daughter’s struggles with addiction but remains uncertain about her ability to care for her husband.

 

The unfolding situation underscores the complex challenges faced by Marcus and demonstrates the importance of taking swift action to reunite him with loved ones in Australia. The Australian embassy’s response will be crucial, as coordinated efforts proceed to ensure Marcus Own can safely return to his homeland.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from CH7 news 2025-08-13

 

Ignorance aint the same as stupidity but close, what an idiot

On 8/18/2025 at 7:46 PM, Celsius said:

 

What makes you believe you're not a savage animal?
 

Ya right there where all monkeys

On 8/18/2025 at 6:51 PM, TDCNINJA said:

Savages

same in any country, Thais are mostly good people if your stupid enough to be scammed tough Sh-t

6 minutes ago, 1sickpuppy said:

same in any country, Thais are mostly good people if your stupid enough to be scammed tough Sh-t

Agree, I have never been scammed by a Thai. I have been married for over 20 years, and my wife has been supporting me since her income is higher than mine  

What's so funny? Can I detect jealousy?