sassienie Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I regularly travel between Tong Seow, San Pa Tong and Hang Dong on the outskirts of Chiang Mai. About a year ago I was motorcycling through Tong Seow when suddenly I passed this strange looking Farang on his motorbike, but this guy was nothing like any other Farang I had ever seen in Thailand. I was so taken back by this sight, that I slowed down to get a good look at him. The guy was middle-aged, short, well built, wearing literally rags for clothing, longish greasy hair with boxes and bags that appeared to be his belongings strapped to himself and the motorbike. To be quite honest he didn’t smell too good either, so strong an odor that I almost vomited as I over took him. A couple of months went by, than I saw another one near to the same location. This guy was walking, in his 30s, very tall, long black beard and wearing a torn shirt, dirty trousers, walking on bare feet. Since than, I have seen several of these characters between Tong Seow, San Pa Tong and Hang Dong. So far all have been male. Some of my neighbours have also claimed to have seen them. They reminded me of the down and outs I used to see in the East end of London back in my childhood days. Does anyone know who they are? Have these been seen in other areas? Could a community of Gypsies now be living in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopDogger Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 They had probably just left the divorce courts and were moving house.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Do we take it that the OP is keen to make their aquantance in readiness for joining them himself....?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongThaimer Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I regularly travel between Tong Seow, San Pa Tong and Hang Dong on the outskirts of Chiang Mai.About a year ago I was motorcycling through Tong Seow when suddenly I passed this strange looking Farang on his motorbike, but this guy was nothing like any other Farang I had ever seen in Thailand. possibly .....DEA or mercs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtpeppers Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 ive seen quite a few of these ragged characters but all Thai. One was shouting to himself as he walked down the soi. I keep my distance from them because they look so filthy and could possibly be dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 ive seen quite a few of these ragged characters but all Thai. One was shouting to himself as he walked down the soi. I keep my distance from them because they look so filthy and could possibly be dangerous. Was he answering himself ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaneggspurt Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I regularly travel between Tong Seow, San Pa Tong and Hang Dong on the outskirts of Chiang Mai.About a year ago I was motorcycling through Tong Seow when suddenly I passed this strange looking Farang on his motorbike, but this guy was nothing like any other Farang I had ever seen in Thailand. I was so taken back by this sight, that I slowed down to get a good look at him. The guy was middle-aged, short, well built, wearing literally rags for clothing, longish greasy hair with boxes and bags that appeared to be his belongings strapped to himself and the motorbike. To be quite honest he didn't smell too good either, so strong an odor that I almost vomited as I over took him. A couple of months went by, than I saw another one near to the same location. This guy was walking, in his 30s, very tall, long black beard and wearing a torn shirt, dirty trousers, walking on bare feet. Since than, I have seen several of these characters between Tong Seow, San Pa Tong and Hang Dong. So far all have been male. Some of my neighbours have also claimed to have seen them. They reminded me of the down and outs I used to see in the East end of London back in my childhood days. Does anyone know who they are? Have these been seen in other areas? Could a community of Gypsies now be living in Thailand? I would have stopped and bought him a drink, i bet hes got a great story to tell ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmart Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 He was on his way to Harry Ramp's Tramp-O-Rama in Pattaya, for the all-you-can-eat bin rifling buffet. Other attractions include; "Hair Tangling" by Maurice; Trousers shortening while U wait; and Fight Yourself lessons (by arrangement). A great day out for any itinerant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 There have been lay offs galore in the financial services industry since last April. Perhaps, this is where City, Wall street types go when unwanted? Or maybe they are part of an international American conspiracy (as read about in TV) and are sleeper agents seeking to corrupt the morals of innocent Thais? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaneggspurt Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 some great replies coming in, some sound drug induced ,but very funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lioness Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 With regard to Sgt Peppers comment. I am interested to know if you have to be filthy to be dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundman Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Just guys coming back out of the mountains after a couple of months of chasing the dragon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtpeppers Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 With regard to Sgt Peppers comment.I am interested to know if you have to be filthy to be dangerous. not necessarily but possibly, definitely high sources of bacteria etc and they could cause sickness if in close contact. our nose is designed to alert us to biological hazards. unruly behavior like crazy shouting to buildings etc .............. could be dangerous if u make eye contact with such a mad man. he could snap and turn on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 ... This guy was walking, in his 30s, very tall, long black beard and wearing a torn shirt, dirty trousers, walking on bare feet....I would have stopped and bought him a drink, i bet hes got a great story to tell ! I sure do, but it'll have to wait 'till I've had a shower. God my feet hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel2003 Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Just guys coming back out of the mountains after a couple of months of chasing the dragon. Do they ever catch it? The dragon that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSnake Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Maybe they were making a movie, SMILE YOU ARE ON CANDID CAMERA!! DEA???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorro1 Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 The Lehman bros ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 The Lehman bros ? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazeeboy Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 in our own countrys we have down and outs ,they've lost it for whatever reason ,so why would some not lose it here ,there minds are the same ,just a different continant.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 ive seen quite a few of these ragged characters but all Thai. One was shouting to himself as he walked down the soi. I keep my distance from them because they look so filthy and could possibly be dangerous. Was he answering himself ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 He was probably all dressed up to go to Immigration to renw his visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumball Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 With regard to Sgt Peppers comment.I am interested to know if you have to be filthy to be dangerous. Not dangerous , but (Fithy) rich , yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaneggspurt Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 ... This guy was walking, in his 30s, very tall, long black beard and wearing a torn shirt, dirty trousers, walking on bare feet....I would have stopped and bought him a drink, i bet hes got a great story to tell ! I sure do, but it'll have to wait 'till I've had a shower. God my feet hurt. no need to get dressed up to have a drink with me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I guess it wasn't me. I shower regularly and my wife throws away all my favorite comfortable clothes. You sound like a person who has never worked a day in your life and was born with a silver spoon in your mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahtin Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I guess it wasn't me. I shower regularly and my wife throws away all my favorite comfortable clothes.You sound like a person who has never worked a day in your life and was born with a silver spoon in your mouth. No silver spoon if he spent his childhood in the East End. Bad biochemistry, neurotoxins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangyai Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Hey I know the guys you mean ! They're called 'poo dee angrit' whatever that means Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chief Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Hash Harriers for sure, met a couple of these chaps, they had just came back from a djungle trek, down right dirty and stinky I must say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakhar Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I saw a guy that fits this discription laying on the floor at the train station. Just laying there prostrate sleeping... Nasty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalPoster Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Hash Harriers for sure, met a couple of these chaps, they had just came back from a djungle trek, down right dirty and stinky I must say. I've heard of Hash House Harriers (which is a basically a beer drinking club for joggers), but that can't be what you're referring to. What's a Hash Harrier in this context? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENeIsUS Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I saw a guy that fits this discription laying on the floor at the train station. Just laying there prostrate sleeping... Nasty... Howard Hughes incognito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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