Stan42 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 So I read about this once, but I just noticed myself that there's a farang bum hanging around my soi. As in, ragged hair, full beard, torn clothes, no shoes, covered in dirt and grime, and he's got this creepy thousand yard stare. I don't dare to approach him, but what do you think his story is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAYNEandAEI Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 The only way you will know for sure is to ask him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
random Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 from that description it could be Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 You should give him a hug and tell him he is loved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarangKenStine Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 give him the gift of God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 from that description it could be Jesus. Only if he is moving in a mysterious way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP25 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 ragged hair, full beard, torn clothes, no shoes, covered in dirt and grime, and he's got this creepy thousand yard stare. Most of these guys prefer to live this way, they're usually rich guys who just love the carefree lifestyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Sorry mate, my internet's been down ofr a couple of days, so I don't want to hang around in the house I'll move on elsewhere... SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie1971 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Soi 22 by any chance? Got him a vitamin drink the other day - sounds Australian - very polite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onnut Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) ragged hair, full beard, torn clothes, no shoes, covered in dirt and grime, and he's got this creepy thousand yard stare. Most of these guys prefer to live this way, they're usually rich guys who just love the carefree lifestyle Yes, I myself know many millionaires who prefer to walk around in torn clothes and no shoes smelling like they haven't had a bath in 6 months. Such a carefree lifestyle! Edited January 31, 2011 by onnut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan42 Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 ragged hair, full beard, torn clothes, no shoes, covered in dirt and grime, and he's got this creepy thousand yard stare. Most of these guys prefer to live this way, they're usually rich guys who just love the carefree lifestyle Yes, I myself know many millionaires who prefer to walk around in torn clothes and no shoes smelling like they haven't had a bath in 6 months. Such a carefree lifestyle! That sounds a lot like that Mell Brook's movie "Life stinks", or to quote Homer Simpson: "I'd rather be out there, in the jungle, naked, swinging from tree to tree!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMysteriousMrTesla Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Bu99er, I thought this was going to be about curvy Western ladies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Bu99er, I thought this was going to be about curvy Western ladies ... the courage to change the things that I can... Personally, I think the Western ladies in Singapore are more attractive than the Western ladies in Bangkok. Westerners in Bangkok tend to be too casually dressed for my tastes, while the SIngapore climate makes for less heavy dressing than HK SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackinbkk Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 wouldn't the police just arrest a guy like this? Or are they hoping he racks up the full 20,000 baht fine for an overstay? Ah the tea money is racking up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstribling Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Why would they arrest an innocent man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravion Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Ads by Google Guide to become a Lo-so CHeck thiz shiz out G, steo by step guide to become a lo so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Why would they arrest an innocent man? Vagrancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyh Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Don't suppose you ever considered asking if the guy needs some help? It's truly amazing how people can be dying in the street and everyone passes by. A few weeks ago a crowd of people watched a mother and son drown in my home city of Toowoomba Australia. There car got stuck in flood water, called emergency services and the said wait in the car. Mean while a crowd of spectators watched as the water rose, finally one old man came to help and got one of the children out but could not go back for the others before the car washed away. All this happen while the onlookers just watched, if they had acted sooner it would have been a very different outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) I'm sure that a few hundred dollars and a plane ticket home would be very much appreciated. Edited February 1, 2011 by Ulysses G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan42 Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 I dunno, my Mommy always warned me not to talk to strangers . Besides, it doesn't seem... healthy, to approach someone like that. Talk to him yourself, Sukhumvit Soi 24, hangs out around the 7/11, parrot cafe etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstribling Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Why would they arrest an innocent man? Vagrancy. I guess so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermondburi Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Don't suppose you ever considered asking if the guy needs some help? It's truly amazing how people can be dying in the street and everyone passes by. A few weeks ago a crowd of people watched a mother and son drown in my home city of Toowoomba Australia. There car got stuck in flood water, called emergency services and the said wait in the car. Mean while a crowd of spectators watched as the water rose, finally one old man came to help and got one of the children out but could not go back for the others before the car washed away. All this happen while the onlookers just watched, if they had acted sooner it would have been a very different outcome. " Toowoomba " . Not many people can say that for a hometown. What are the towns around it called ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpmsprtd Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Sometimes I miss the old, pre-Internet days when instead of posting about this on an Internet forum, one would indeed have talked to the man, maybe even tried to help him. Is it possible that despite this being the Internet age, one could still do that? Would it be such a great risk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyh Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Don't suppose you ever considered asking if the guy needs some help? It's truly amazing how people can be dying in the street and everyone passes by. A few weeks ago a crowd of people watched a mother and son drown in my home city of Toowoomba Australia. There car got stuck in flood water, called emergency services and the said wait in the car. Mean while a crowd of spectators watched as the water rose, finally one old man came to help and got one of the children out but could not go back for the others before the car washed away. All this happen while the onlookers just watched, if they had acted sooner it would have been a very different outcome. " Toowoomba " . Not many people can say that for a hometown. What are the towns around it called ? Well Toowoomba is a city, I went to school in Oakey, Toowoomba and Gatton then I went to the the DDIAE which is now the USQ. Close towns are Withcott, Highfields, Charlton, and Wyreema. Is this a test pf some sort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe84330 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 we've got a new addition to the samui bum scene. bare foot every day for weeks wearing the same clothes, asking everyone including thais for spare change. calculating demeanor as i've watched him pick his targets, appears physically fit as he strides up and down the beach road and doesn't appear to be losing any weight. the only thing that can help this man is a generation of welfare, subsidized housing, free healthcare and of course a scholarship to a prestigious university so that he can earn a liberal arts degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim armstrong Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Don't suppose you ever considered asking if the guy needs some help? It's truly amazing how people can be dying in the street and everyone passes by. A few weeks ago a crowd of people watched a mother and son drown in my home city of Toowoomba Australia. There car got stuck in flood water, called emergency services and the said wait in the car. Mean while a crowd of spectators watched as the water rose, finally one old man came to help and got one of the children out but could not go back for the others before the car washed away. All this happen while the onlookers just watched, if they had acted sooner it would have been a very different outcome. Couldn't agree more Gary. Maybe, just maybe the guy has an untreated mental illness, and doesn't know where to go for help or is too scared to ask anyone. The fact that he is in such a poor physical condition and is living on the street is a fairly good indicator. A few years ago I asked a large class of 23yr old university students what the word, altruism meant ? - they didn't know, and they were about to go and work in health and welfare jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Is that your website ? Class !!!! Ads by Google Guide to become a Lo-so CHeck thiz shiz out G, steo by step guide to become a lo so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 ragged hair, full beard, torn clothes, no shoes, covered in dirt and grime, and he's got this creepy thousand yard stare. Most of these guys prefer to live this way, they're usually rich guys who just love the carefree lifestyle Yes, I myself know many millionaires who prefer to walk around in torn clothes and no shoes smelling like they haven't had a bath in 6 months. Such a carefree lifestyle! Where do l stand, dress like a millionaire, but not a pot to piss in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan42 Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 Don't suppose you ever considered asking if the guy needs some help? It's truly amazing how people can be dying in the street and everyone passes by. A few weeks ago a crowd of people watched a mother and son drown in my home city of Toowoomba Australia. There car got stuck in flood water, called emergency services and the said wait in the car. Mean while a crowd of spectators watched as the water rose, finally one old man came to help and got one of the children out but could not go back for the others before the car washed away. All this happen while the onlookers just watched, if they had acted sooner it would have been a very different outcome. Couldn't agree more Gary. Maybe, just maybe the guy has an untreated mental illness, and doesn't know where to go for help or is too scared to ask anyone. The fact that he is in such a poor physical condition and is living on the street is a fairly good indicator. A few years ago I asked a large class of 23yr old university students what the word, altruism meant ? - they didn't know, and they were about to go and work in health and welfare jobs. The key word here is farang. I mean there are plenty of Thai bums, but a farang bum? At some point in the past he must have had enough money to travel all the way to Bangkok. Even if he is mentally ill, it must have happened here. Conclusion: A. He went bankrupt or something while in Bangkok. B. Bangkok was too much for him and he went bonkers . C. He's wanted for some serious crime in his home country. D. He met a really, really bad Thai girl who suckered him good. Finally: Approaching mental people always comes with the risk of being punched or stabbed. Trust me on this one, no really, trust me, I know what I'm talking about. They don't check these people for lethal objects when entering a mental insitute for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallcracks Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 So I read about this once, but I just noticed myself that there's a farang bum hanging around my soi. As in, ragged hair, full beard, torn clothes, no shoes, covered in dirt and grime, and he's got this creepy thousand yard stare. I don't dare to approach him, but what do you think his story is? Sounds like Suk 13. Saw a weirdo like that there the other day too... !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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