A German tourist has appealed for help after allegedly being left stranded in Pattaya without money or support for more than five weeks. The man was reportedly found living near Jomtien Beach, close to the Jomtien Palm Beach area, after claiming that his wallet and credit cards had been stolen.

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According to local outlet Chalarm News, reporters visited the area after learning about the tourist’s situation. They found the man in a weakened condition, without money to buy food or drinking water and sleeping outdoors near the beach.

The tourist told reporters that he had lost access to his finances after his wallet and bank cards were stolen. With no remaining funds, he had been unable to secure accommodation or arrange travel back to Germany.

The news team provided immediate assistance by purchasing food and water for him. The report described the man as exhausted and struggling to survive after spending several weeks living in the area.

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Chalarm News also called on local authorities to intervene and provide humanitarian support. Agencies mentioned included the Tourist Police, Chonburi Immigration Bureau, Pattaya City officials, and social welfare organisations.

The report urged authorities to visit the location and coordinate with the German embassy to help arrange safe repatriation to Germany. The case highlights ongoing concerns surrounding vulnerable foreign visitors who become stranded in Thailand after losing access to money, documents, or assistance networks. In some cases, local charities, volunteers, or community groups provide emergency support until embassy officials or authorities can intervene.

Chalarm News concluded its report by stressing that assistance should be offered equally to both Thai citizens and foreign nationals facing hardship. The outlet stated that anyone experiencing severe difficulties deserved humanitarian help regardless of nationality.

Officials have not yet publicly confirmed whether contact has been made with the German embassy or whether arrangements are underway to assist the tourist. Further action from local authorities is expected following the public appeal.

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Let´s call BS on this one. the guy would only need 2 phone calls. One to the embassy and one to a friend that can support him with 500 baht to get to Pattaya. Probably just another broke dude that thought he could hack it in Thailand.

21 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Let´s call BS on this one. the guy would only need 2 phone calls. One to the embassy and one to a friend that can support him with 500 baht to get to Pattaya. Probably just another broke dude that thought he could hack it in Thailand.

How to call without money and without a phone?

This guy is no doubt distressed.

And to call his situation BS shows a lack of empathy.

He is psychological unstable. It's about humanity to help him🙏

1 minute ago, newbee2022 said:

without a phone

I'm sure police and tourist police have phones

He has a smart haircut and neatly trimmed beard. Also relatively smartly dressed. Considering he’s been living on a beach for five weeks.

When I go hiking with my son, I don’t look anywhere near as groomed after 5 days let alone 5 weeks

He seems to have a halo around his head in the video. Perhaps he is the promised son?

Such a story shows that the Thai Immigration is correct to give visa for 30 days only. If tourists want to stay longer they have to show their residence and how they fund their stay. This story of the man is a bit strange however, as when he lost his wallet he could have contacted the German Embassy and if he had a reservation probably his accommodation was paid too and he did not need to sleep in the open air. He also would have a paid air ticket already to go back. And if you see his belongings I am wondering if that was all he brought for a holiday in Thailand. No backpack or suitcase..

7 minutes ago, Srikcir said:

I'm sure police and tourist police have phones

Irrelevant.

In an obviously distressed situation of his life along with maybe mental problems you won't have access to "common sense".

I agree with BS. No news of him filing a police report the day of the theft.

Does he have a passport ? Return Air flight ticket ? The story is odorous.

19 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

Such a story shows that the Thai Immigration is correct to give visa for 30 days only. If tourists want to stay longer they have to show their residence and how they fund their stay. This story of the man is a bit strange however, as when he lost his wallet he could have contacted the German Embassy and if he had a reservation probably his accommodation was paid too and he did not need to sleep in the open air. He also would have a paid air ticket already to go back. And if you see his belongings I am wondering if that was all he brought for a holiday in Thailand. No backpack or suitcase..

Thank someone that you never have been in such or similar situation, not finding the way out, captured in yourself without anybody to help you.

So many prejudiced and intolerant statements being made here.

No one here knows anything of the man's mental wellbeing and it wouldn't be reported upon because neither police nor reporters are able to discern.

Lay off judging this poor fellow - no person of normal mind would involuntarily spend 5 weeks living on a beach without knowing how to approach some agency for help.

1 hour ago, Gottfrid said:

Let´s call BS on this one.

For the sake of decency and humanity. Let's NOT.

hmmmm

I'd have had this resolved after 5 days

No one here going to pay for your holiday. Go to Embassy, have friends, family buy an airline ticket. How did you make it this far in life and can't figure simple things out.

Go to Temple on the hill. Tons of food and water they can assist with.

1 hour ago, Gottfrid said:

Let´s call BS on this one. the guy would only need 2 phone calls. One to the embassy and one to a friend that can support him with 500 baht to get to Pattaya

He may be in a similar situation to yourself, he has no friends

49 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

How to call without money and without a phone?

People are actually pretty nice. If you tell them your situation and ask for help many will be wiling to share their phone with you or give you a ride. ✌️

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4 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said:

People are actually pretty nice. If you tell them your situation and ask for help many will be wiling to share their phone with you or give you a ride. ✌️

No,

this poor guy is obviously not able to think in YOUR pattern.

As I stated before: he's distressed with mental health problems, at least in these days.

If you're not able to find the helping straw there will be no help at all

48 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Irrelevant.

In an obviously distressed situation of his life along with maybe mental problems you won't have access to "common sense".

Even after five weeks? Initial shock might be paralyzing but surely it wears off and one switches to “what do I do next” mode.

Mental issues would be a legitimate reason.

This guy obviously hasn't watched Castaway.

I shudder to think what would happen if he was in a real crisis situation, instead of winding up on an inhabited tropical beach in a functioning society. Or worse, trapped inside a wet paper bag.

Millennials - gotta love 'em.

29 minutes ago, PeeJayEm said:

So many prejudiced and intolerant statements being made here.

No one here knows anything of the man's mental wellbeing and it wouldn't be reported upon because neither police nor reporters are able to discern.

Lay off judging this poor fellow - no person of normal mind would involuntarily spend 5 weeks living on a beach without knowing how to approach some agency for help.

His appearance suggests that he has not been living on a beach for five weeks. Also no mention of him being smelly? He would be after five days without showering.

His appearance just doesn’t back up his story of him being on the beach for five weeks.

8 minutes ago, wensiensheng said:

Even after five weeks? Initial shock might be paralyzing but surely it wears off and one switches to “what do I do next” mode.

Mental issues would be a legitimate reason.

Being in a psychological crisis takes longer than 5 weeks. The way out is only possible by professional help as psychologists or psychiatrists.

This crisis is not a "mode" at all, but a life threatening episode.

27 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

He may be in a similar situation to yourself, he has no friends

Ops! Now you think all of us are in the same situation as you. The sad thing is that it´s been so long that it feels normal to you.

37 minutes ago, smedly said:

hmmmm

I'd have had this resolved after 5 days

Yeah, it really sounds very strange. But, it will probably show to embassy, when others have to help for him to come home.

40 minutes ago, smedly said:

hmmmm

I'd have had this resolved after 5 days

No, you won't.

A distressed episode will imprison you in your thoughts, in your own world without any exit door.

1 hour ago, newbee2022 said:

How to call without money and without a phone?

This guy is no doubt distressed.

And to call his situation BS shows a lack of empathy.

He is psychological unstable. It's about humanity to help him🙏

Are you for real. If he is in such a dire need of help to be able to fix his problem, he could just go to tourist police and ask them to contact embassy. Ask them to contact a friend, to send about 2000 baht to the police account, so he can access. Then take a trip to Bangkok, visit embassy and have money transferred and probably new passport if that was stolen as well but no info about that. It would take about 2-3 days to fix. I am pretty sure that the tourist police would drive him to the embassy as well.

But, if there are no money to transfer to help himself, then the result will be sleeping on the beach for several weeks as in this case. And of course, he is in distress, because he just found out he messed up his life.

3 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Are you for real. If he is in such a dire need of help to be able to fix his problem, he could just go to tourist police and ask them to contact embassy. Ask them to contact a friend, to send about 2000 baht to the police account, so he can access. Then take a trip to Bangkok, visit embassy and have money transferred and probably new passport if that was stolen as well but no info about that. It would take about 2-3 days to fix. I am pretty sure that the tourist police would drive him to the embassy as well.

But, if there are no money to transfer to help himself, then the result will be sleeping on the beach for several weeks as in this case.

No, you're wrong.

If you're captured in your own world you won't find the exit.

He just could not go anyway because he's too much distressed and too long in his dangerous mental episode.

Good, that he now gets what he needs: HELP

(just remember that song)

59 minutes ago, PeeJayEm said:

No one here knows anything of the man's mental wellbeing and it wouldn't be reported upon because neither police nor reporters are able to discern.

Perhaps his mental wellbeing should have been measured before boarding the aircraft and entering the country.

35 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

No,

this poor guy is obviously not able to think in YOUR pattern.

The operative word here, poor. He should have stayed home.

If he's really sleeping by the beach in the Jomtien Palm Beach area, then he's literally no more than 200 yards/metres away from the Dongtan Police Box. Odd that they haven't noticed him over the last five weeks, especially during their regular parades outside at shift change. And while the RTP don't have a great reputation by and large, if you don't even have drinking water then surely you'd be willing to try explaining what the problem is and seeing if they can help.

40 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Being in a psychological crisis takes longer than 5 weeks. The way out is only possible by professional help as psychologists or psychiatrists.

This crisis is not a "mode" at all, but a life threatening episode.

40 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Being in a psychological crisis takes longer than 5 weeks. The way out is only possible by professional help as psychologists or psychiatrists.

This crisis is not a "mode" at all, but a life threatening episode.

40 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Being in a psychological crisis takes longer than 5 weeks. The way out is only possible by professional help as psychologists or psychiatrists.

This crisis is not a "mode" at all, but a life threatening episode.

He had his wallet and credit cards stolen. I’m sorry, that’s not life threatening.

Where is his passport, suitcase and return flight ticket?

How has he maintained such a high level of personal grooming?

Why hasn’t he gone to the police? Isn’t that the first thing one thinks of when something is stolen?

Maybe he has mental issues. But somehow he managed to book a holiday in Thailand and travel here seemingly by himself.

The story as written suggests that he is incapable of the simplest of tasks.