webfact Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Body of Naked Foreign Vagrant found at abandoned construction site in Jomtien PATTAYA: -- On Wednesday afternoon, Police were called to an abandoned construction site near Soi 11 on Jomtien Beach Road following the discovery of a naked foreign vagrant at the location.The body was discovered by a foreign resident who was walking his dog. The deceased man was thought to have been dead for between 3 to 4 hours prior to his discovery. No obvious signs of a struggle were seen but it appeared he was using the area as a temporary home.Police were not unable to find any identification for the man, described as a “European” by Officers.Full story: http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/123800/body-of-naked-foreign-vagrant-found-at-abandoned-construction-site-in-jomtien/-- Pattaya One 2014-04-03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 "Police were not unable" I assume they were able to locate I.D 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bangkokheat Posted April 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2014 what a sad way to die, on your own 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post harkish Posted April 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2014 Yeah, tough way to go. Of course, dying alone is tough anywhere, at least it seems so for those of us looking in. I do wonder about these old dudes moving to Pattaya from Mannheim, Manchester or Brussels, living out their years going to the local, talking up the bar girls, drinking with the other migrants. But then again, imagine those last days spent in Mannheim, Manchester or Brussels, would it have been better? 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakename Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Good to see the police on the ball, since they decided that he is a vagrant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Johnniey Posted April 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2014 Manchester, Mannheim, or Brussels have help for such people, usually suffering from a disease of the mind that any of us could get. Sadly these sick people are looked down upon by their fellow countrymen here. Thais have plenty compassion but seldom help. The police aren't interested as there is no money in it for them. The very nature of Pattaya means there will be many people susceptible to diseases like alcoholism etc coming. Sent from my GT-I9152 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurentbkk Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 European ? he could be Australian , American etc .....anyway , it is always sad to end up that way ..... RIP fellow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bkungbank Posted April 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) My own suggestion we do a bit to help those people by setting up a foundation to give shelter , food and support , As some of our members have capacity in assistance. In many years we read news and time pass by noting happen. It's not about money contribution but the love and care even street dogs are well feet. This farang maybe losing money and hope. I hope we can change the coming future more victims ended this way. Edited April 3, 2014 by Bkungbank 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asiantravel Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Manchester, Mannheim, or Brussels have help for such people, usually suffering from a disease of the mind that any of us could get. Sadly these sick people are looked down upon by their fellow countrymen here. Thais have plenty compassion but seldom help. The police aren't interested as there is no money in it for them. The very nature of Pattaya means there will be many people susceptible to diseases like alcoholism etc coming. Sent from my GT-I9152 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Who said anything about him suffering from a disease of the mind? As harkish rightly said, ending up in the sterile and depressing environments of Mannheim, Manchester or Brussels would definitely give you a disease of the mind. At least he ended his days amongst palm trees and the ocean and maybe he deliberately chose that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bra Posted April 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2014 There but for the grace of God.......................RIP 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post moe666 Posted April 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2014 There but for the grace of God.......................RIP Do not believe God had anything to do with it, people make decisions everyday that will affect them down the road. This guy made the decisions that seemed to work for him, who are we to second guess them. Best wishes to the family and friends in their time of grief 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OldgitTom Posted April 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2014 In my limited experiece, destitute old farangs do get help in Thailiand, from kind individuals & unofficially, from institutions. This is not broadcast, since obviously Thai does not want to encourage 'handout' tourists. With limited funds, gov organizations & charities put their own first, but they are still very compassionate. I am always impressed when passing thru poor villages; despite being fat & sassy, Thais at neals often invite me over for a free feed. But maybe tourist centers are different. I've always avoided them e/where in the world. They are there for spenders & the crowds of fly-by-nights who live off them. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestBitterPhuket Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 In my limited experiece, destitute old farangs do get help in Thailiand, from kind individuals & unofficially, from institutions. This is not broadcast, since obviously Thai does not want to encourage 'handout' tourists. With limited funds, gov organizations & charities put their own first, but they are still very compassionate. I am always impressed when passing thru poor villages; despite being fat & sassy, Thais at neals often invite me over for a free feed. But maybe tourist centers are different. I've always avoided them e/where in the world. They are there for spenders & the crowds of fly-by-nights who live off them. That's true. I know first hand how a relative of my wife was helping an Australian who was completely broke and living in absolute poverty, but refused to go home or seek help at the embassy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestBitterPhuket Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Manchester, Mannheim, or Brussels have help for such people, usually suffering from a disease of the mind that any of us could get. Sadly these sick people are looked down upon by their fellow countrymen here. Thais have plenty compassion but seldom help. The police aren't interested as there is no money in it for them. The very nature of Pattaya means there will be many people susceptible to diseases like alcoholism etc coming. Sent from my GT-I9152 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app[/quote Who said anything about him suffering from a disease of the mind? As harkish rightly said, ending up in the sterile and depressing environments of Mannheim, Manchester or Brussels would definitely give you a disease of the mind. At least he ended his days amongst palm trees and the ocean and maybe he deliberately chose that. How true. Many would prefer a simple and poor life but in an alive environment like Thailand for their final years, compared to slowly rotting away at a sterile nursing home in Europe or USA. However, being a foreigner and a vagrant in a country like Thailand, may not be the ideal choice regardless... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnniey Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 At least he ended his days amongst palm trees and the ocean and maybe he deliberately chose that.Yeah right, Pattaya is the last place a sane person would want to live for the beach and palm trees. You never mentioned the pimps, drug addicts alkies, con men, mafia, etc. There are beautiful beaches in Thailand with no tourists and vultures - any sane vagrant would go there. Sent from my GT-I9152 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubahuba Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Why is it that in most cases where a "Farang" is found ?? dead that most times they are naked???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sigurris Posted April 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2014 A poster suggests setting up a foundation to help. Having spent alot of my career working with the dispossessed I know how much work is involved. But in the UK a determined individual or group can do alot of good work and often get help from the Govt. But here? Volunteering requires a work permit. A work permit involves employing 4 Thais. A work permit allows you to work only in the location stated on your permit (in some cases you can have two addresses as I do). So who goes out to find these people? If you give someone a meal or a drink are you guilty of working in a protected job. Also anything that involves care of any kind requires registration with the appropriate medical bodies and that is a nightmare in itself. I know I have been through it. Another tragedy. Happens everyday all over the world. RIP 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveller45 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Why is it that in most cases where a "Farang" is found ?? dead that most times they are naked???? I guess somebody had use for the clothes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsailor35 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Strange as it might seem to many, but this man just might have wanted to live like that, thousands do, many shunning all help. However i am sure that no temple would have turned him away. So lets assume that it was his choice and stop the 'bleeding heart' posts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Manchester, Mannheim, or Brussels have help for such people, usually suffering from a disease of the mind that any of us could get. Sadly these sick people are looked down upon by their fellow countrymen here. Thais have plenty compassion but seldom help. The police aren't interested as there is no money in it for them. The very nature of Pattaya means there will be many people susceptible to diseases like alcoholism etc coming. Sent from my GT-I9152 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app[/quote Who said anything about him suffering from a disease of the mind? As harkish rightly said, ending up in the sterile and depressing environments of Mannheim, Manchester or Brussels would definitely give you a disease of the mind. At least he ended his days amongst palm trees and the ocean and maybe he deliberately chose that. How true. Many would prefer a simple and poor life but in an alive environment like Thailand for their final years, compared to slowly rotting away at a sterile nursing home in Europe or USA. However, being a foreigner and a vagrant in a country like Thailand, may not be the ideal choice regardless... "The very nature of Pattaya means there will be many people susceptible to diseases like alcoholism etc coming." Did you just make/call excessive ejaculation a disease? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsailor35 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 In my limited experiece, destitute old farangs do get help in Thailiand, from kind individuals & unofficially, from institutions. This is not broadcast, since obviously Thai does not want to encourage 'handout' tourists. With limited funds, gov organizations & charities put their own first, but they are still very compassionate. I am always impressed when passing thru poor villages; despite being fat & sassy, Thais at neals often invite me over for a free feed. But maybe tourist centers are different. I've always avoided them e/where in the world. They are there for spenders & the crowds of fly-by-nights who live off them. No one suggested that this farang was old. So why is it according to you ,in your limited experience, that destitute farangs are all old ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjaidee Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 European ? he could be Australian , American etc .....anyway , it is always sad to end up that way ..... RIP fellow Would "of European descent" make you happy? RIP to a lost soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatdrunkandstupid Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 what a sad way to die, on your own Dying is rarely easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asiantravel Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) At least he ended his days amongst palm trees and the ocean and maybe he deliberately chose that.Yeah right, Pattaya is the last place a sane person would want to live for the beach and palm trees.You never mentioned the pimps, drug addicts alkies, con men, mafia, etc. There are beautiful beaches in Thailand with no tourists and vultures - any sane vagrant would go there. Sent from my GT-I9152 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app one homeless man said " Pattaya is Disneyland for old men " Now I’m pretty popular here on Jomtien beach. They even call me “the beach boy from Manchester.” I have many friends, they take care of me, they like my personality. I never beg, but when I need it they give me money. Once I was arrested, and I needed 5000 baht to pay the bail, and my friends gave it to me. So I survive because I’m me.I also stopped talking to my friends in England. They wouldn’t even send me 10 pounds when I was starving.At least here, I have the sun and the beach. Photo Essay: Homeless foreigners living down and out in Pattaya http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2013/11/06/photo-essay-homeless-foreigners-living-down-and-out-pattaya Edited April 3, 2014 by Asiantravel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimpys Dad Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 May he rest in peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavageNZ Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 In NZ to say 'European' is to mean 'White'. Which I believe is polite and politically correct. Can anyone tell me where this poor gent would be laid to rest? Would the burial be paid by the Govt? Thanks for any responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Someone's son or brother or husband is never going home, possibly someone's father too. Disregard the unfortunate mans circumstances whatever (you theorize) they may be. RIP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLP Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 How do they know he was a vagrant. Just because he had no I.D. and no clothes, Could be more to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMarlow Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Why is it that in most cases where a "Farang" is found ?? dead that most times they are naked???? It isn't the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granuaile Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 In my limited experiece, destitute old farangs do get help in Thailiand, from kind individuals & unofficially, from institutions. This is not broadcast, since obviously Thai does not want to encourage 'handout' tourists. With limited funds, gov organizations & charities put their own first, but they are still very compassionate. I am always impressed when passing thru poor villages; despite being fat & sassy, Thais at neals often invite me over for a free feed. But maybe tourist centers are different. I've always avoided them e/where in the world. They are there for spenders & the crowds of fly-by-nights who live off them. That's true. I know first hand how a relative of my wife was helping an Australian who was completely broke and living in absolute poverty, but refused to go home or seek help at the embassy. Agreed,... I am fortunate that I don't have to worry about ending up destitute (knock on wood) but I have found Thai people to be very kind and generous, I am sure I would not end up on the street .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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