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Yesterday, a foreigner approached me asking for money. I was sitting near the Burger King in Jomtien. It's not my custom to give money, knowing it could be used for alcohol, or worse. So I offered to buy him food and drinks. He was really unkempt; I think he was homeless. I wanted to ask him what had happened, but it's none of my business. How can a homeless foreigner survive in Thailand? I don't think he bothers to renew his visa and thus constantly faces arrest. Aside from the temples that provide free food and water, are there organizations that help these people? If I wanted to help, are there any organizations I could contact? Thanks.

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1 minute ago, Fabio1980 said:

Yesterday, a foreigner approached me asking for money. I was sitting near the Burger King in Jomtien. It's not my custom to give money, knowing it could be used for alcohol, or worse. So I offered to buy him food and drinks. He was really unkempt; I think he was homeless. I wanted to ask him what had happened, but it's none of my business. How can a homeless foreigner survive in Thailand? I don't think he bothers to renew his visa and thus constantly faces arrest. Aside from the temples that provide free food and water, are there organizations that help these people? If I wanted to help, are there any organizations I could contact? Thanks.

 

Many Thai food vendors feed homeless people. I've seen cheeky beggars trying to be choosers by trying to get dishes that cost 150 baht. In both instances they refused less expensive dishes and the vendor told them to piss off.

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