webfact Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Everyone's favorite German beggar spotted begging in DenmarkBy Coconuts BangkokBANGKOK: -- Benjamin Holst, 29, was found begging on street of Denmark yesterday by a Thai citizen who decided to snap that smile as evidence that he’s doing just great – after being deported by Thai customs in September for being a complete douchebag.Holst, aka the farang beggar with the big foot, was rescued in late September after he was found homeless on Khaosan Road. He received THB50,000 get a flight home from Deutscher Hilfsverein Thailand, an organization that helps German citizens.Full story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co//2014/11/17/everyones-favorite-german-beggar-spotted-begging-denmarkPost by Thailand Police Story.-- Coconuts Bangkok 2014-11-17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextStationBangkok Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 (edited) This news is to welcome internationalized beggars to Thailand so that they can fly to a better country to beg later ? Edited November 17, 2014 by NextStationBangkok 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pib Posted November 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 17, 2014 Thailand can try the beggar tourism idea if the medical tourism and multitude of other hub ideas don't work out. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commerce Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Sorry, but I don't have a favourite beggar...!! So don't include me in everyone's..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Celebrity chefs must be passé. Now we have celebrity beggars instead... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy B Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 He won't be around for long if he seriously does not get his leg looked at by doctors..................stupid man! I am surprised it did not explode at high altitude when he was on the flight out of Thailand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4evermaat Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Thailand, the hub of [choosey] beggars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunAussie52 Posted November 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 17, 2014 Apparently beggars can be choosers!! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatalot Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Thailand can try the beggar tourism idea if the medical tourism and multitude of other hub ideas don't work out. beggar's hub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 He won't be around for long if he seriously does not get his leg looked at by doctors..................stupid man! I am surprised it did not explode at high altitude when he was on the flight out of Thailand! No problem. He could probably "earn" even more as a one-legged beggar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Thailand, the hub of [choosey] beggars.Ah, but is Denmark now the hub of beggars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prbkk Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Miami for the winter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WorriedNoodle Posted November 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 17, 2014 Beggars belief? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MexicanFarang Posted November 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 17, 2014 A German beggar in Denmark? The EU's dream of transparent borders is a success... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happynthailand Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 his leg looks a lot fatter,than when he was in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lungmi Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 He has Elefantiasis in his leg, caused by "bullflies" , sucking the blood of small injuries. I had it, normal antibiotics don't work. a good pharmacist gaves me the good medecin, This guy developped a job for survive. Chalerm can learn from him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inwardglee Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 (edited) I am surprised how a ) this makes it into the news b ) people (commenters) have no heart for ones in problems. Has anyone wanted to become a beggar by own choice? I don't think so. Edited November 17, 2014 by inwardglee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygreg44 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 i don't understand some posters . . . if you had to suffer from the Elephantitis Leg Disease, and all your government grants you for the rest of your life is peanuts , how would your life be like ? so instead of staying in his home country, he decided to put "adventure" an his flag and pull out of the "safe" harbour. I am a disabled person myself, and I just don't need your mercy . .. I can do things people of your kind will envy me for. My respect for Elephantitis Man . . begging is one way to do, but mind you folks. This guy will not sit there all day long, there will be an end to the day and he will be somebody socialising with somebody else. Act smart is what our century calls for. Warren Buffet is one more example, on the scale of big. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainman333 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 a Thai citizen in germany? I bet it's a youngish 20 year old thai female Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudel Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 i don't understand some posters . . . if you had to suffer from the Elephantitis Leg Disease, and all your government grants you for the rest of your life is peanuts , how would your life be like ? so instead of staying in his home country, he decided to put "adventure" an his flag and pull out of the "safe" harbour. I am a disabled person myself, and I just don't need your mercy . .. I can do things people of your kind will envy me for. My respect for Elephantitis Man . . begging is one way to do, but mind you folks. This guy will not sit there all day long, there will be an end to the day and he will be somebody socialising with somebody else. Act smart is what our century calls for. Warren Buffet is one more example, on the scale of big. Try looking up on the whole story of said person ,he would be on disabled benefits and can get good medical treatment in Angela Merkel land, after a few do gooders gave him some serious cash to fly back to Germany he was seen splashing his ill gotten gains in certain bars with Thai "social workers". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviss Geez Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 a Thai citizen in germany? I bet it's a youngish 20 year old thai female He was photographed in Denmark. What does speculation about the age and sex of the person who spotted him have to do with anything? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimo Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 He, like all of us, has the freedom of choice. This seems to be his chosen path. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATF Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I am surprised how a ) this makes it into the news b ) people (commenters) have no heart for ones in problems. Has anyone wanted to become a beggar by own choice? I don't think so. There are plenty of beggars by choice. However some give a little more value for money. As has been suggested he should get a little monkey or another attraction. Maybe learn a musical instrument? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 ...getting cold now...snow coming soon...memories of Pattaya will keep him warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconJohn Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Celebrity chefs must be passé. Now we have celebrity beggars instead... It was predictable ever since the arrival on the scene of celebrity golf caddies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny S Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 ...getting cold now...snow coming soon...memories of Pattaya will keep him warm. He can always go to Istedgade to the "Thai-Club" and get warm .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abitmiffed Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 And he only needs another 129 Euro's to get a 1 way ticket to Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeycountry Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Good luck with that, Denmark is cold, wet and windy this time of the year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 He, like all of us, has the freedom of choice. This seems to be his chosen path. He has found his niche in society,leave him be, nobody is forced to give to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12DrinkMore Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 (edited) After wiki-ing this disease I discovered there are various types. How to open eyes down Walking Street..... Edited January 16, 2015 by Lite Beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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