Homeless Swedes Face Deportation From Phuket

[losworld]

I wonder if they are members of Thai Visa?

Wouldn't surprise me. The photo of that guy is spot on for how I picture most members of this forum.

[Dap]

Interesting! A little compassion folks, goes a loooong way and hurts no one.

[chrislarsson]

it is people like that, together will all the illegal workers (pakistani, idian, nigerian scams) that makes it harder for all of us and makes immigration toughen up laws...

Can it really be that difficult to differentiate between oranges and nuts?

[BigWheelMan]

it is people like that, together will all the illegal workers (pakistani, idian, nigerian scams) that makes it harder for all of us and makes immigration toughen up laws...

Right on, BRO.

And I guess this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Many Western poor and misfits are encouraged to come here by their mates, to take advanage of Thailand`s easy access policies that does none of us who abide by the laws, have planned well for the future and already living here any favours.

As from the famous line used in the old cowboy TV series, Rawhide, round em up, move em, out.

[topsecret]

I feel a bit sorry for them, they obviously love the place to have stayed here homeless without seeking help.

I hope they do return one day if that is there wish.

Are you serious? Two irresponsible alcoholics who are an embarrassment to any country. They ripped off the local hospital. They wont be allowed back in and good riddance. When they get to Sweden they will get free housing, free utilities, free treatment, free money and can drink all day long. They don't deserve any of it too!

[Oliver Reed]

Just 2 more bums,living the dream...hardly breaking news now is it? must be struggling for headlines

[brianw]

Hi seaeagle if your from the uk you should know better if they were from s/e asia found penniless and drunk and homeless in the uk they would be given a council house £100 per week and tesco vouchers to buy more drink and allowed to stay until all avenues of the deportation act are covered i.e approx 5years

[thaipak]

it is people like that, together will all the illegal workers (pakistani, idian, nigerian scams) that makes it harder for all of us and makes immigration toughen up laws...

Strange coming fom a person who is supposed to be senior member of the forum. I think there are more white skin over stayer and drunk on the roads in main tourist attraction in Thailand than Pakistani, Indian or Nigerions. Color or Nationality cannot be used to describe a persons misfortune.

As for illegals worker, do not we see many foreigners working as teachers without any work permit what so ever. What should we call them legal workers?

[KK-Mike]

I wonder if they are members of Thai Visa?

Wouldn't surprise me. The photo of that guy is spot on for how I picture most members of this forum.

You must have thought you were looking in the mirror. What makes you think most members here

overstay visa's and drink until they are broke?? I think your full of s--t.

[BigWheelMan]

it is people like that, together will all the illegal workers (pakistani, idian, nigerian scams) that makes it harder for all of us and makes immigration toughen up laws...

Strange coming fom a person who is supposed to be senior member of the forum. I think there are more white skin over stayer and drunk on the roads in main tourist attraction in Thailand than Pakistani, Indian or Nigerions. Color or Nationality cannot be used to describe a persons misfortune.

As for illegals worker, do not we see many foreigners working as teachers without any work permit what so ever. What should we call them legal workers?

No, we should call them exactly what they are; illegal workers.

Deport them at their own expense, without prejudice, but as laid down by the law.

Edited December 21, 2009 by BigWheelMan

[Chunkton]

I think people have been a little unfair here. It isn't like he was running around with young bar girls or hill tribe boys as some do, in fact he was just sharing his passion for life with his wife, I thought it was all quite romantic. And at least they were a western couple sleeping together, albeit on the side of the road.

As to the nonsense about people like that making it more difficult for the hi so members here to get visas, that is rubbish, they put us through the wringer purely because they enjoy it.

I went into immigration today to get a 12 month extension for supporting my Thai daugher. I had my daughter with me, papers for sole court awarded custody, school receipts, a sum in the bank 20 times what is required etc. I was first told the court papers were not correct which I questioned, she checked with her colleagues and was told they were OK, So she decided that as I didn't bring a photo of us together that a visa could not be issued on that instead, come back tomorrow and join the queue again. I was well dressed and polite. Just luck of the draw on who you get.

[JetsetBkk]

I wonder if they are members of Thai Visa?

Wouldn't surprise me. The photo of that guy is spot on for how I picture most members of this forum.

Oi! I wasn't at my best, I know, but no need to be offensive.

Anyway, the internet charges at the detention centre are bloody high, so signing off now.

[H20ho]

So many proud and mighty!

There but for the grace of God go I.

One poster stated that if it was an Asian couple in the west they would be sent back. I don't know but I would hope we have more compassion and try and help people.

Another Canadian poster trashed his embassy. He has no idea what the Canadian embassy would do for him obviously, ... should be quiet.

[MAJIC]

Bellste

Your dead right "listen to you and make it worse" its called a "Jobs comforter" which comes from the biblical figure Job who gave Jesus on the cross a drink of Vinegar,anybody else heard this one?

There is plenty of them on this blog.

Edited December 21, 2009 by MAJIC

[Chunkton]

it is people like that, together will all the illegal workers (pakistani, idian, nigerian scams) that makes it harder for all of us and makes immigration toughen up laws...

Strange coming fom a person who is supposed to be senior member of the forum. I think there are more white skin over stayer and drunk on the roads in main tourist attraction in Thailand than Pakistani, Indian or Nigerions. Color or Nationality cannot be used to describe a persons misfortune.

As for illegals worker, do not we see many foreigners working as teachers without any work permit what so ever. What should we call them legal workers?

Seems it is perfectly OK to joke about non white races, just don't say a non flattering word about gays or women.

[Jirapa]

I always understood if you went to the airport with your overstay and paid on the way out the worse that happens was a 20k baht fine, but if your arrested by the cops and face court over it, I thought it meant more.

Obviously their embassy now organises for them to be sent back home and they will have to repay their country somehow......I don't think they will be back in a hurry.

If immigration arrests you, you normaly will just have to pay the normal overstay fine. But now they can and will hold you in the immigration jail till you have paid the fine and have a ticket out of the country.

Believe the judge can order you to pay a stiffer fine.

Thankyou sir. It would seem that their deportation may be years away then, perhaps they may rot inside the thai immigration cells in the mean time. i wonder as they are a married couple, if they get to rot away together or in seperate areas of the prison?

Better to be homeless in Thailand than Europe at the moment as it's freezing over there. At least it's warm here so they made the right decision, have a cell now and 3 meals a day till home time. Maybe they'll be back next winter?

[Birdman]

I think people have been a little unfair here. It isn't like he was running around with young bar girls or hill tribe boys as some do, in fact he was just sharing his passion for life with his wife, I thought it was all quite romantic. And at least they were a western couple sleeping together, albeit on the side of the road.

Spot on

As to the nonsense about people like that making it more difficult for the hi so members here to get visas, that is rubbish, they put us through the wringer purely because they....

...don't want too many of us. I am sure, that these two harmless dropouts are more welcome than the always complaining Farang brigade.

[jaloochapurr]

I would like to know who are you soulless people making comments about these two people.

So many of you have escapes your native lands to live in Thailand and can because you have MONEY. How many of you are on pensions. Sit around all day drinking, because you have MONEY. Shame on every one of you for judgeing these two PEOPLE. Just to make yourself look good.

You were not supporting these two and now you condeem them.

Shame on everyone who has no compassion here.

I am not on the street sleeping but I had to once or twice, Have any of you? I think not!

[TonyBkk]

Get rid!!

If there were a couple of South East Asians, drunk, and sleeping rough on my street back in UK, I'd expect them to be chucked back to where they came from.

The UK government would more than likely give them a free council house and social welfare payments

[BigWheelMan]

I would like to know who are you soulless people making comments about these two people.

So many of you have escapes your native lands to live in Thailand and can because you have MONEY. How many of you are on pensions. Sit around all day drinking, because you have MONEY. Shame on every one of you for judgeing these two PEOPLE. Just to make yourself look good.

You were not supporting these two and now you condeem them.

Shame on everyone who has no compassion here.

I am not on the street sleeping but I had to once or twice, Have any of you? I think not!

Aye lad, we ad it ruoff.

[Jirapa]

it is people like that, together will all the illegal workers (pakistani, idian, nigerian scams) that makes it harder for all of us and makes immigration toughen up laws...

Strange coming fom a person who is supposed to be senior member of the forum. I think there are more white skin over stayer and drunk on the roads in main tourist attraction in Thailand than Pakistani, Indian or Nigerions. Color or Nationality cannot be used to describe a persons misfortune.

As for illegals worker, do not we see many foreigners working as teachers without any work permit what so ever. What should we call them legal workers?

Seems it is perfectly OK to joke about non white races, just don't say a non flattering word about gays or women.

Thaipak, send me the address of a teacher of any race without a work permit! I'm not a teacher but that doesn't happen. You can't teach in this country without a work permit as no one would give you a job if you didn't get one as the employer would be fined or have their school closed. The largest percentage of illegal workers and people without visas are Asians.... Burma, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. It's not a black or white thing it's a fact!

Edited December 21, 2009 by Jirapa

[Jirapa]

I wonder if they are members of Thai Visa?

Wouldn't surprise me. The photo of that guy is spot on for how I picture most members of this forum.

You must have thought you were looking in the mirror. What makes you think most members here

overstay visa's and drink until they are broke?? I think your full of s--t.

Agreed!

[ivowatson]

... and 3 meals a day till home time.

That's not funny anymore but really cruel.

[TAWP]

... and 3 meals a day till home time.

That's not funny anymore but really cruel.

And in many cases incorrect. Not sure regarding the immigrations detention center, but in many of the prisons here the real meal is served once per day.

[Jirapa]

... and 3 meals a day till home time.

That's not funny anymore but really cruel.

No it's not! They broke the law and don't have the 20000B to pay so they're being sent home and fed while they wait for their embassy to fly them out. A couple of Swedish pissheads living on the streets of Thailand are going to be deported, so what? At least they're being sent back home and not to a Burmese prison camp which happens if your Burmese. At least in Sweden they'll get counceling, a roof over their head, medication and rehab. Jesus Christ!

[peecee]

There but for the grace of God eh! Not much christmas spirit on TV, just the spirit; talking of which it and a lack of cash is proberbly the cause of most of their troubles.

A little compassion can go a long way & remember that alcoholics need treatment for their disorder, not derision!

[mickjn]

I always understood if you went to the airport with your overstay and paid on the way out the worse that happens was a 20k baht fine, but if your arrested by the cops and face court over it,

I think that is still correct

[britmaveric]

Thailand is no place to be without money and can be hel_l on earth without it. These two need to be sent back to Sweden where social services can take care of them.

Their behaviour reflects on other foreigners and certainly makes it harder in the end for all of us.

[sotsira]

Get rid!!

If there were a couple of South East Asians, drunk, and sleeping rough on my street back in UK, I'd expect them to be chucked back to where they came from.

No, they would probably get put in housing and given all the benefits in the UK.

[Jirapa]

... and 3 meals a day till home time.

That's not funny anymore but really cruel.

And in many cases incorrect. Not sure regarding the immigrations detention center, but in many of the prisons here the real meal is served once per day.

Rubbish! You don't see people coming out of Prison in this country with skin hangin off their bones. They're well fed, crap food maybe but they're not starved. Obviously you don't know anyone who's done time here!