ivan96822 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 This poor beggar...Can't someone find him a wheelchair? Why is he reduced to crawling on his stomach? Couldn't he remain stationary and still come across the thousands of pedestrians along Sukhumvit anyway? Any insight on this? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post giddyup Posted November 5, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 5, 2014 A guess would be he illicits more sympathy, therefore more charity staying in his present condition. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted November 5, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 5, 2014 I suspect it's 'marketing' (sorry, can't think of a better word), after nearly falling over the guy people feel obliged to give more, it's easier to walk past a static beggar. We have a chap with a similar disability (polio I understand) who operates our local teak furniture outlet. A very smart guy, zooms around on what looks like a tea-tray with castors, shows furniture to clients, takes the cash etc. Absolutely no begging involved. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeeya Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I saw a photo where he has wheelchair but leaves it in a back street and slides around tugging at heart strings making good money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeeya Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Here he is, the sukhumvit slider. I've also heard him referred to as the sukhumvit worm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post i claudius Posted November 5, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 5, 2014 I have seen him for years ,he tried Pattaya once and has been down to Phuket ,dont be fooled he makes a shed load of money ,and has prothsetic legs,i once saw him standing smoking a fag with some other guys in BKK near our office ,also the "blood" on his legs comes from a jar 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKKdreaming Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 another guy with same MO in Chinatown , even has his daughter ride on his back.......now the daughter is getting bigger and HEAVY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) A very smart guy, zooms around on what looks like a tea-tray with castors Brilliant! That's the image I was looking for. Edited November 5, 2014 by Morakot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan96822 Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 I have seen him for years ,he tried Pattaya once and has been down to Phuket ,dont be fooled he makes a shed load of money ,and has prothsetic legs,i once saw him standing smoking a fag with some other guys in BKK near our office ,also the "blood" on his legs comes from a jar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan96822 Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 ^^^^^^^^^ C'mon! How much could he actually make? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 That's the Soi Seven Slider (SSS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N47HAN Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 First seen him in 2004 , guess he was here before then . When was the first time he was spotted , in the 90s maybe ??? Sent from my GT-N7100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeeya Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 ^^^^^^^^^ C'mon! How much could he actually make? Don't be fooled. These beggars can make 50k plus a month. I guess that's why the mafias got their hand in the cookie jar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I know plenty of guys crowing around Sukhumvit WITH LEGS, AND still wouldn't help them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regyai Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 ^^^^^^^^^ C'mon! How much could he actually make? Don't be fooled. These beggars can make 50k plus a month. I guess that's why the mafias got their hand in the cookie jar 50K !! Lordy lordy There's probably a lot of resident falangs interested in doing split shifts with him - maybe he should start franchises . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneday Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I saw police one night pick one of these guys up on Soi 7 in Pattaya and then another policeman comes along and puts his prosthetic legs in the back of the police truck along with him. Many of these beggars are scamming in one way or another. It's a shame if there are real ones out there, because I never give money knowing all the scams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayHaas Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Here he is, the sukhumvit slider. I've also heard him referred to as the sukhumvit worm Ahaaaa! Know that guy. He has his motorbike and leg parked up at the gas station near Suk 23/ corner. He is doing alright. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richusa Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Same as the 1-2 lady's at Asoke Exchange Tower. have 2-3-4 kids sitting there.....I was looking out my window one morning and they came out of an apartment. Then sitting and eating breakfast, rice, grilled chicken, soup.....etc.....NEVER GIVE ANYTHING TO THESE FREELOADERS. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRascal Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 He's as far up as On Nut and quite often at Phrom Phong. Heard him referred to as the Sukhumvit Slug and Concrete Swimmer too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nithisa78 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 MIssing his hand too. Decoy for pick pockets. Lord have mercy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
condor001 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 On a positive note, I just saw a TV expose' about a limbless guy who travels the world as a motivational speaker, and has books out. This chap was last in Korea, speaking to very large audiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richusa Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Same as the 1-2 lady's at Asoke Exchange Tower. have 2-3-4 kids sitting there.....I was looking out my window one morning and they came out of an apartment. Then sitting and eating breakfast, rice, grilled chicken, soup.....etc.....NEVER GIVE ANYTHING TO THESE FREELOADERS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteman Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Thailand the hub of footpath sliders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigurris Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I once watched him for 5 five minues. In that time he trousured 200 baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon467367354 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I think the guy you're talking about makes 10K THB per day and has been doing this for years. He also gives a huge amount of money to one of the temples each year. We see that on the TV. The extra long pants tied at the bottom sure do you look like he has lost limbs, but he's been doing it for years and that's his "job", everyone knows him, he works hard for his money and he's far from homeless. You have to give him credit where credit's due. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 All these people are mafia related. Most get a bed & food everyday ... dropped off in the morning and picked up at night. nothing more ... nothing less ....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyO Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Initially felt bad for him when I noticed him a month ago but quickly realized it's all a scheme, there is no reason for someone to 'crawl' like this, even without legs. He could just as well setup shop on the side of the road and sit. An obvious attempt at sympathy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i claudius Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Initially felt bad for him when I noticed him a month ago but quickly realized it's all a scheme, there is no reason for someone to 'crawl' like this, even without legs. He could just as well setup shop on the side of the road and sit. An obvious attempt at sympathy. Welcome to Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyO Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Initially felt bad for him when I noticed him a month ago but quickly realized it's all a scheme, there is no reason for someone to 'crawl' like this, even without legs. He could just as well setup shop on the side of the road and sit. An obvious attempt at sympathy. Welcome to Thailand I've been watching people play these games in San Francisco and NYC for years. It's nothing new but it's a shame as it takes money away from those that truly need it. Hard to tell who that is around here though with the mafia hovering over many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendly Stranger Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I have seen him for years ,he tried Pattaya once and has been down to Phuket ,dont be fooled he makes a shed load of money ,and has prothsetic legs,i once saw him standing smoking a fag with some other guys in BKK near our office ,also the "blood" on his legs comes from a jar Even with prosthetics and blood, sure wouldn't want to be him. No issues with him making a living. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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