Picture courtesy of facebook I Love Thailand 

 

A Russian man who had been living on the streets near Pratumnak Beach in Pattaya for several months has been detained by immigration police after being found with an expired visa. The man, previously known as Ruslan Dinarovich Valiev and now going by Narli Svuo (also reported as Narli Svuo Lisevich), had been surviving without shelter, money or a phone while relying on discarded food and small amounts of assistance from Russian-speaking residents. His detention has brought immediate attention to his deteriorating condition and the risks faced by foreigners living undocumented in Thailand.

 

Authorities found him in worn, heavily soiled clothing and in visibly poor health after he had spent months sleeping on the porch of a local showroom near the sea. During this period, he had no stable accommodation and his passport had been damaged by water, preventing any possibility of travel and his visa being nearly two months overdue. A loyal black dog, which stayed beside him at all times, had also been living on the street.

 

Further checks led officials to contact his mother, who confirmed that he suffers from serious mental health issues and had lost stability before leaving home. Immigration officers have since moved him to a police station, where he has been fed, cared for and stabilised while arrangements for his welfare are assessed. His dog has been adopted by local Russians and is now being safely looked after.

 

Officials say the case highlights the complex challenges presented when foreign nationals in distress lack documents, support networks, or the ability to travel. Immigration procedures require valid identification to process overstays and damaged passports often delay repatriation efforts. Local residents familiar with his situation expressed concern that without intervention, his condition would have continued to worsen on the streets.

 

Authorities are now coordinating directly with his family to organise his return home so he can receive appropriate medical treatment. This process will involve verifying identity documents, arranging emergency travel papers and completing immigration procedures. Until this is finalised, he is expected to remain under official care while efforts continue to ensure he can leave Thailand safely.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Immigration police detained a Russian man living rough near Pratumnak Beach after discovering he had overstayed his visa and had no valid documents.

• His mother confirmed he has serious mental health issues, and he is now receiving food, care, and stabilisation at a police station.

• His loyal dog has been adopted by local Russians, while authorities coordinate with his family to arrange his return home for medical treatment.

 

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 Adapted by Asean Now  2025-12-11

 

 

 

What's the deal with Russians and encription into the army? Is it mandatory?

 

At the start of the war, many wealthy Russians parents were sending their young children to Thailand for fear they would be called up. What's the latest now ?

28 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

had been surviving without shelter, money or a phone while relying on discarded food

On Facebook, There's a Thai guy who uploads videos. I've seen a couple of Russian on his videos doing the same thing. 

 

Probably lots of Russians in Thailand, same same 

Let's face it - living on the beach in Thailand and scrounging food scraps beats the hell out of being cannon fodder for Comrade Putin. 

If he so mentally unstable how the heck did he manage to plan, book and navigate his way into and thru TH?

 

Dude's not causing any trouble... he even tending a stray dog, what's not to like?

 

Least he's not a drunk stoned violent jerk like so many Western idiot tourists.

 

 

 

 

5 minutes ago, Gsxrnz said:

Let's face it - living on the beach in Thailand and scrounging food scraps beats the hell out of being cannon fodder for Comrade Putin. 

Very true. Just like the tens of thousands of Americans who went home in body bags from Vietnam, Iraq, Somalia, Afghanistan and other wars.

He looks a little young to be going bald maybe that pushed him over the edge. 

1 hour ago, Woke to Sounds said:

Dude's not causing any trouble... he even tending a stray dog, what's not to like?

What part of " being found with an expired visa" is difficult to grasp?

Goon on the Russian community for rehoming the man's dog. That dog may have been the only friend the man had.

1 hour ago, Woke to Sounds said:

If he so mentally unstable how the heck did he manage to plan, book and navigate his way into and thru TH?

 

Dude's not causing any trouble... he even tending a stray dog, what's not to like?

 

Least he's not a drunk stoned violent jerk like so many Western idiot tourists.

 

 

 

 

What´s not to like? Really? Maybe it can be that he is a foreigner in Thailand without means to support himself and lack valid permission to stay. You think?

Anyway, for you it´s totally ok to have shirtless broke bums in Thailand as long as they love soi dogs.

 

32 minutes ago, Palatus said:

What part of " being found with an expired visa" is difficult to grasp?

I guess you have to go down and ask an easier question if you want an answer based on the mentality of the post you replied to. 😉 

35 minutes ago, Palatus said:

What part of " being found with an expired visa" is difficult to grasp?

There are larger issues going on in every nation than people not having a visa

He's not a drain on the public system, appears to not be hassling locals for help, or causing any trouble of any kind. Why must we remain in the lands where we were born? It's such an antiquated notion.

5 hours ago, DonniePeverley said:

What's the deal with Russians and encription into the army? Is it mandatory?

 

At the start of the war, many wealthy Russians parents were sending their young children to Thailand for fear they would be called up. What's the latest now ?

Check the largest immigrant population living in Nha Trang.

The issue is his overstay. That apart, he was not harming anyone, and was caring for a homeless dog. No doubt he will be repatriated. Hopefully the dog is in good hands.

5 hours ago, DonniePeverley said:

What's the deal with Russians and encription into the army? Is it mandatory?

 

At the start of the war, many wealthy Russians parents were sending their young children to Thailand for fear they would be called up. What's the latest now ?

I understand that whilst Russia has conscription It is not universally applied. By law conscripts only serve inside Russia - the troops serving in the Ukraine are "volunteers", better paid.

 

However, once conscripted it seems that a cynical and rather liberal interpretation is placed upon "volunteering", and Russia has of course incorporated Donbass and Crimea into Russia anyway. 

 

1 hour ago, ryandb said:

There are larger issues going on in every nation than people not having a visa

He's not a drain on the public system, appears to not be hassling locals for help, or causing any trouble of any kind. Why must we remain in the lands where we were born? It's such an antiquated notion.

        Nobody is suggesting we must remain in the country of our birth,  but people need to be able to support themselves especially if travelling or intending to live in another country     

        There may well be larger issues than not having a visa, but , would you believe, the various  authorities are fully capable of dealing with more than one issue at a time, that might just  be why they have  different departments IE immigration, police, military , inland revenue etc etc 

         You may not think he is causing any problems, but he is a filthy tramp living rough on the streets,  It always starts with  "just one" but if not dealt with promptly and   robustly  others will soon follow and before anybody realises we are over run with them

         Just look at your own or any western  $hithole country if you want proof, and its the likes of you that are to blame

19 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Hopefully the dog is in good hands.

it can be "put down" for all I care   

Off to the front where he belongs.

 

Maybe this will start a trend amongst his comrades in Pattaya and Phuket.

2 hours ago, Oliver Holzerfilled said:

He looks a little young to be going bald maybe that pushed him over the edge. 

Male baldness is not related necessarily to age. i began losing my hair at 17yo. had to chose between a combover or shaving my head by the time i was 19yo. Genetics and hormones said the specialist at the time.

Just now, Rocky Sullivan said:

Off to the front where he belongs.

or the asylum     strange how those who should be in an asylum are never referred to as asylum seekers

3 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

        Nobody is suggesting we must remain in the country of our birth,  but people need to be able to support themselves especially if travelling or intending to live in another country     

        There may well be larger issues than not having a visa, but , would you believe, the various  authorities are fully capable of dealing with more than one issue at a time, that might just  be why they have  different departments IE immigration, police, military , inland revenue etc etc 

         You may not think he is causing any problems, but he is a filthy tramp living rough on the streets,  It always starts with  "just one" but if not dealt with promptly and   robustly  others will soon follow and before anybody realises we are over run with them

         Just look at your own or any wesyern  $hithole country if you want proof, and its the likes of you that are to blame

The likes of me are to blame?

Really, I do not believe in bombing nations, overthrowing governments due to "intelligence reports" or welfare.

 

All of the above are the main reasons for mass migration into European nations. 

 

Of course different departments can deal with different issues, but generally the big stuff is ignored, government corruption for one.

Just now, rumeaug said:

Male baldness is not related necessarily to age. i began losing my hair at 17yo. had to chose between a combover or shaving my head by the time i was 19yo. Genetics and hormones said the specialist at the time.

There were several other options available , eg. a wig   or a transplant     did your "specialist" not advise you  of all your options?   He sounds like a fraud,   anyway how is the combover going ?

3 minutes ago, ryandb said:

The likes of me are to blame?

Really, I do not believe in bombing nations, overthrowing governments due to "intelligence reports" or welfare.

 

All of the above are the main reasons for mass migration into European nations. 

 

Of course different departments can deal with different issues, but generally the big stuff is ignored, government corruption for one.

exactly what has all that rubbish got to do with a revolting stinking tramp?    You have wasted your time and mine

12 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

it can be "put down" for all I care   

In your case your comment is no surprise. 

Just now, Thingamabob said:

In your case your comment is no surprise. 

I was not meant to be surprising, just a suggestion to remove another disease ridden mutt from the streets.  Are you volunteering to pay for the necessary rabies jabs it will require ?  or for the treatment of anybody it bites?  Thought not,

I would happily contribute to the cost of  having it humanely destroyed

2 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

I was not meant to be surprising, just a suggestion to remove another disease ridden mutt from the streets.  Are you volunteering to pay for the necessary rabies jabs it will require ?  or for the treatment of anybody it bites?  Thought not,

I would happily contribute to the cost of  having it humanely destroyed

 Your words are self-evident. Nothing to add.

Snowbird.

 

Interesting that there is no mention of the length of his overstay, and that his situation is painted in a (relatively) positive light.

 

 

54 minutes ago, Zimar said:

Check the largest immigrant population living in Nha Trang.

Called conscription btw. Even Russia is using prisoners to man/ sustain their Army

He won't be in IDC long.....  He'll be in the Donbass by Christmas...

 

Feel sorry for the guy..

7 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

 Your words are self-evident. Nothing to add.

so why did you even bother?   As usual,the urge for you to say something overcame the obvious lack of you having  anything to say ,   Hence you opened this dialogue with an insult   ,  Typical

4 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

a voluntarist ?   that's a new one , is it a stringed instrument or woodwind 

I guarantee you are not further right than me , I am an extremist according to many on here,  so if you think I can't handle your right wing views you are wrong    if you don't believe me   , try me   lets "out fascist" each other

I would start with compulsory contraception or sterilisation  for the poor, 

That's the thing you don't understand: I'm not a fascist; that just means you want to be cucked by an authoritarian. I'm further right-wing in my belief in freedom and not needing Daddy government to look after me.