webfact Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Here We Go Again! Foreigner Seen Walking Around Naked AgainAn Elder foreigner was spotted running around naked once again, this time the foreigner was found near a bar in North Pattaya.PATTAYA – September 9, 2013 [PDN]; Pattaya Police were informed that an elder foreigner was seen walking nakedly at Pattaya Second Rd., North Pattaya. His strange behavior shocked and caused some confusion to both local people and tourists.The man was estimated to be aged over 80 years old and it seemed that he was having problems recalling his memory. Police repeatedly tried to ask where he was staying at, but the man wouldn’t answer properly.Police have initially taken him to a police post where police will try find out more about the man’s background. If he happens to have relatives, police will ask them to take care of the elder man.Source: http://www.pattayadailynews.com/en/2013/09/08/here-we-go-again-foreigner-seen-walking-around-naked-again/-- Pattaya Daily News 2013-09-09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post geovalin Posted September 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2013 Extremely sad. Neither Thais (police and administration), nor the consulates are ready / entitled / able to take care of the Alzheimer cases. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post laurentbkk Posted September 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2013 Poor guy , he probably needs more some medical treatment than bashing... I think its very sad. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shroomer Posted September 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2013 It seems that there have been a few people walking around naked and disorientated in Pattaya lately. Given the extent rohypnol has been used in Thailand in recent years to steal from the victims, and his strange behavior, I would say there is a fair chance of the same thing here. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post deecee10 Posted September 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2013 There but for fortune go you or I. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Extremely sad. Neither Thais (police and administration), nor the consulates are ready / entitled / able to take care of the Alzheimer cases. Agree, this will be a bigger and bigger problem as the number of aged and infirm expatriates continues to grow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chooka Posted September 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) True. I have located a lot of senior citizens both male and female wondering around streets completely naked, it even happened to my own grandmother and definitely not the way I always remembered her. She is now 87 and lives in a nursing home where she has to monitored as she continually strips off. To call senior citizens who act in this way "idiots" is cruel and insensitive. Unfortunately for some it is simply part of the aging process. I even think the headline is a little insensitive as is displaying him semi naked before the media for people to look at and laugh. I doubt that this elderly guy is high on drugs like the previous stories. Edited September 9, 2013 by Rimmer Quoted reply of removed 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Krataiboy Posted September 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2013 They could have at least given the poor guy a blanket to cover himself up and keep the mosquitoes off. Judging by the photo he doesn't seem to be "all there" and, unless and until information to the contrary is forthcoming, I suggest he deserves the benefit of the doubt. Some of the sneering, uncharitable remarks posted on ThaiVisa make me ashamed to be a falang. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Let's not fight. Consider the possibility that he was drugged by a prostitute or ladyboy. That would explain a lot. It's too similar to last week's case to be a coincidence or some kind of epidemic of nudity. Consider the possibility at his age he is suffering from dementia, that also would explain a lot. Common for Alzheimer's & Dementia sufferers to act in strange ways especially wandering naked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post delgarcon Posted September 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2013 Looking at the photo of this guy reminds me of my dad. When you've seen a wonderful person in your life reduced to a confused and helpless old man you can only hope that you leave before you get there! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedghog Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Look at the photo. The poor bloke,doesn't know if he is on this earth or fullers. A sick man for sure. Hopefully his family will come and rescue him. Sent from my GT-P7500 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post roger rederer Posted September 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2013 This poor old man is obviously in need of help, yet some on here take cowardly, oh so comical shots at him. Pillocks all! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rimmer Posted September 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2013 Insensitive and inflammatory posts removed also quoted replies. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cuban Posted September 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) There are a selection of mental health issues as well as uncontrolled "normal" health issues and potential drug causes from both voluntarily consumption and from being doped that can cause the situation for this man to develop. Only time will tell what occurred if it is investigated and reported properly. I recall clearly a year or so ago a guy who I think was diabetic that was found apparently vagrant on the streets of Pattaya, the police response was to have him locked in a cell when what he needed was hospital treatment and insulin treatment. It was some days/weeks before the person was reported missing and the correct treatments administered. Easy to mock when you are not in possession of the real facts. Edited September 9, 2013 by Cuban 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmayes Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Wonder if a blood test was taken...he could have been roofed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marell Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) True. I have located a lot of senior citizens both male and female wondering around streets completely naked, it even happened to my own grandmother and definitely not the way I always remembered her. She is now 87 and lives in a nursing home where she has to monitored as she continually strips off. To call senior citizens who act in this way "idiots" is cruel and insensitive. Unfortunately for some it is simply part of the aging process. I even think the headline is a little insensitive as is displaying him semi naked before the media for people to look at and laugh. I doubt that this elderly guy is high on drugs like the previous stories. Agreed. There's no reason to parade this poor guy in front of cameras. This is not some convoluted joke or sick sideshow; he needs help not humiliation. If the excuse is to help identify him and/or find family/friends, a portrait photo would work just as well. Edited September 9, 2013 by marell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) True. I have located a lot of senior citizens both male and female wondering around streets completely naked, it even happened to my own grandmother and definitely not the way I always remembered her. She is now 87 and lives in a nursing home where she has to monitored as she continually strips off. To call senior citizens who act in this way "idiots" is cruel and insensitive. Unfortunately for some it is simply part of the aging process. I even think the headline is a little insensitive as is displaying him semi naked before the media for people to look at and laugh. I doubt that this elderly guy is high on drugs like the previous stories. Agreed. There's no reason to parade this poor guy in front of cameras. This is not some convoluted joke or sick sideshow; he needs help not humiliation. If the excuse is to help identify him and/or find family/friends, a portrait photo would work just as well. As we can see from the pic this is more of a photo opportunity for the happy grinning cop. Edited September 9, 2013 by chooka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdog Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Photo for once is good idea. Maybe someone recognize him and help? And nice cop not point finger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somchai Mao Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Sympathies to the guy. If I start heading in that direction I'll voluntarily peg out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinaKohChang Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) Lee, sorry, but are you serious? This may be related to Alzheimer, Dementia or another health problem where the patient is losing memory and doesn't really know what he is doing. This poor old man needs help and not a silly BS comment such as yours. Edited September 9, 2013 by Rimmer Quoted reply of removed post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasun Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 More decent than a lot of folks, at least he kept his wedding ring on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinaKohChang Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) True. I have located a lot of senior citizens both male and female wondering around streets completely naked, it even happened to my own grandmother and definitely not the way I always remembered her. She is now 87 and lives in a nursing home where she has to monitored as she continually strips off. To call senior citizens who act in this way "idiots" is cruel and insensitive. Unfortunately for some it is simply part of the aging process. I even think the headline is a little insensitive as is displaying him semi naked before the media for people to look at and laugh. I doubt that this elderly guy is high on drugs like the previous stories. Agreed. There's no reason to parade this poor guy in front of cameras. This is not some convoluted joke or sick sideshow; he needs help not humiliation. If the excuse is to help identify him and/or find family/friends, a portrait photo would work just as well. Absolutely agree, there is no reason to embarrass these poor people that way, I was already thinking of that when the event with the black guy - a few days ago, obviously in a drugged state, occurred - but in this case, it may be is for the good, someone may recognize the old man and he so can be found and receive help! Edited September 9, 2013 by TinaKohChang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinaKohChang Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 They could have at least given the poor guy a blanket to cover himself up and keep the mosquitoes off. Judging by the photo he doesn't seem to be "all there" and, unless and until information to the contrary is forthcoming, I suggest he deserves the benefit of the doubt. Some of the sneering, uncharitable remarks posted on ThaiVisa make me ashamed to be a falang. Absolutely agree with you! I feel ashamed too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) True. I have located a lot of senior citizens both male and female wondering around streets completely naked, it even happened to my own grandmother and definitely not the way I always remembered her. She is now 87 and lives in a nursing home where she has to monitored as she continually strips off. To call senior citizens who act in this way "idiots" is cruel and insensitive. Unfortunately for some it is simply part of the aging process. I even think the headline is a little insensitive as is displaying him semi naked before the media for people to look at and laugh. I doubt that this elderly guy is high on drugs like the previous stories. Agreed. There's no reason to parade this poor guy in front of cameras. This is not some convoluted joke or sick sideshow; he needs help not humiliation. If the excuse is to help identify him and/or find family/friends, a portrait photo would work just as well. As we can see from the pic this is more of a photo opportunity for the happy grinning cop. It wouldn't matter what the police did or didn't do, I'm sure you'd find fault with them. It seems some people can only focus on how the newspapers stage the photos and expect the police to look like some of the drama queens on CSI or whatever police soap operas on TV. The real police have to deal with endless sad people and sad situations. You can't expect them to spend their work day crying over all the problems they encounter and they can't be blamed for the man's condition. If this guy has a family that cares about him, hopefully they are worried about him and will be contacted, but a lot of families in western countries can't be bothered. Since we like baseless speculating here, I would bet at least some of the elderly found wandering the streets were abandoned or intentionally alienated from their families who don't really want to know what's happened to them. He didn't get this old or disoriented (barring drugs) in the last 48 hours. It seems the police are trying to find someone to help him. In some developed countries people like this are routinely dumped at hospitals and then the hospital will dump them back on the street if there's no payment forthcoming or life-threatening medical condition to deal with. Edited September 9, 2013 by Suradit69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calimotty Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 It seems that there have been a few people walking around naked and disorientated in Pattaya lately. Given the extent rohypnol has been used in Thailand in recent years to steal from the victims, and his strange behavior, I would say there is a fair chance of the same thing here. Yes and how many of those who are guilty of illegally administering Rohypnol to others are actually serial (balcony) murderers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkungbank Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Parkinson disease, He did noting wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilgore Trout Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Here We Go Again! Foreigner Seen Walking Around Naked Again An Elder foreigner was spotted running around naked once again, this time the foreigner was found near a bar in North Pattaya. PATTAYA – September 9, 2013 [PDN]; Pattaya Police were informed that an elder foreigner was seen walking nakedly at Pattaya Second Rd., North Pattaya. His strange behavior shocked and caused some confusion to both local people and tourists. The man was estimated to be aged over 80 years old and it seemed that he was having problems recalling his memory. Police repeatedly tried to ask where he was staying at, but the man wouldn’t answer properly. Police have initially taken him to a police post where police will try find out more about the man’s background. If he happens to have relatives, police will ask them to take care of the elder man. Source: http://www.pattayadailynews.com/en/2013/09/08/here-we-go-again-foreigner-seen-walking-around-naked-again/ -- Pattaya Daily News 2013-09-09 The guy is actually a mere 30 years old; the locals have taken the shirt off his back and made him age 50 years Sent from my GT-I9300T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy The Kid Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Lots of old people(Expat Falangs)living in Thailand, 30 % of them will have dementia or Alzheimer's in later years. My mother have dementia since two years ago, she is in a special care in Ireland. I am planning to live in Thailand in coming years but i must know what kind of care thailand have for dementia or Alzheimers before i might get it. Hope that man is ok, his family back home should be notified and take him into a proper care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 True. I have located a lot of senior citizens both male and female wondering around streets completely naked, it even happened to my own grandmother and definitely not the way I always remembered her. She is now 87 and lives in a nursing home where she has to monitored as she continually strips off. To call senior citizens who act in this way "idiots" is cruel and insensitive. Unfortunately for some it is simply part of the aging process. I even think the headline is a little insensitive as is displaying him semi naked before the media for people to look at and laugh. I doubt that this elderly guy is high on drugs like the previous stories. Agreed. There's no reason to parade this poor guy in front of cameras. This is not some convoluted joke or sick sideshow; he needs help not humiliation. If the excuse is to help identify him and/or find family/friends, a portrait photo would work just as well. As we can see from the pic this is more of a photo opportunity for the happy grinning cop. It wouldn't matter what the police did or didn't do, I'm sure you'd find fault with them. It seems some people can only focus on how the newspapers stage the photos and expect the police to look like some of the drama queens on CSI or whatever police soap operas on TV. The real police have to deal with endless sad people and sad situations. You can't expect them to spend their work day crying over all the problems they encounter and they can't be blamed for the man's condition. If this guy has a family that cares about him, hopefully they are worried about him and will be contacted, but a lot of families in western countries can't be bothered. Since we like baseless speculating here, I would bet at least some of the elderly found wandering the streets were abandoned or intentionally alienated from their families who don't really want to know what's happened to them. He didn't get this old or disoriented (barring drugs) in the last 48 hours. It seems the police are trying to find someone to help him. In some developed countries people like this are routinely dumped at hospitals and then the hospital will dump them back on the street if there's no payment forthcoming or life-threatening medical condition to deal with. I definitely know what police go through day after day and I definitely know what they do when they locate a naked elderly citizen in the street who may be suffering from dementia. Actually had training in the academy on how to handle these people with dignity and respect. Different to the way the Thai's do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonarax Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 His strange behavior shocked and caused some confusion to both local people and tourists. First time they seen a naked man? I thought they would be more concerned than confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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