Suradit69 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Got to Central Festival on the Beach this morning when they first opened at 11:00. Friend and I went to the Food Court. I got two slices of pizza and a drink. Friend had some Thai chicken dish with rice. Although there were many free tables in the area, a single male farang sat right next to us on the banquette at the back wall, which I thought was a little odd, but mai bpen rai. I left the two outer crusts from the pizza and half my drink. Friend left some rice on his plate. Before we had even left the area, the farang was chowing down on the crusts, rice and remainder of my drink. He was a bit scruffy, but no worse than a lot of people you see along the beach. Not really sure how I felt about it. Certainly felt sad that anyone would be reduced to feeding himself that way, but a little uncomfortable realizing that he had been sitting there hungry watching us eat, waiting to pounce as soon as we stood up to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toknarok Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I had a fast food outlet in a food hall in Perth W.Aust. Used to see this all the time, and it wasn't just drunks and junkies, sometimes well dressed elders (obviously pensioners). I suppose if your really hungry and it's close to social security pay day...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KittenKong Posted January 6, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2015 Next time please buy a different type of pizza. I didn't enjoy today's one at all. The rice was OK though. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Next time please buy a different type of pizza. I didn't enjoy today's one at all. The rice was OK though. "I didn't enjoy today's one at all." Given how fast it disappeared, I doubt your tongue had a chance to register the taste at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I have noticed this several times at the food court in Big C on Pattaya Klang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smokie36 Posted January 6, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2015 No waste....everyone happy. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelaway Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Brutal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailandusauk Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I agree that I sometimes feel like to slap people who do not finish their dishes and finish them myself, but it's only because I am greedy :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skypattaya Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I live next door to Central. The food court and the restaurants on the top floors are doing good with Bangkok Thais and other Asians. The low money Russians with their eye candy GF's are gone. The food court looks alot different now. For now the Chinese tour groups stay in bib busses. If they rent motorbikes like in Chang Mai we're in deep poop! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTee Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Pattaya the Liverpool of Asia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrens54 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I had a fast food outlet in a food hall in Perth W.Aust. Used to see this all the time, and it wasn't just drunks and junkies, sometimes well dressed elders (obviously pensioners). I suppose if your really hungry and it's close to social security pay day...... I think the CITY of PERTH still bungs-on a Free Christmas Lunch for the "down and out, the lonely etc.," at the Park on Wellington Street, opposite 111 Wellington Street where Radio 96fm used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Geez. tonight I went to a 7-Eleven a bit away from the main tourist areas and there's a young farang, maybe late twenties to early 30's, sitting on the floor, out in front of the store, holding out a Styrofoam bowl for handouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinity11 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) i fear all of this is just the tip of the iceberg, perhaps the beginning in the states they now have laws forbidding people to feed the homeless, go figure if you have never been really truly hungry with no money you simply can NOT judge waste not want not? Edited January 7, 2015 by infinity11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Spaniel Posted January 8, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 8, 2015 i fear all of this is just the tip of the iceberg, perhaps the beginning in the states they now have laws forbidding people to feed the homeless, go figure if you have never been really truly hungry with no money you simply can NOT judge waste not want not? I'm not familiar with the law you mentioned in the US about forbidding people from feeding the homeless (maybe you can provide a link?) but I suspect that you are quoting it out of context and their is more to it then that. Anyway you should also mention that there are many free places to eat for the homeless in every large city. These are usually run by either the city or by various religious groups. Also there are many food distribution centers that distribute donated bulk food to families. Their are many problems in dealing with the homeless in the US as many have mental health issues as well as drug and alchol addition. Those homeless people in the US that go hungry do so mainly because they are either to lazy to go to a free kitchen or someway incapacitated due to their drinking/drug problem or mental health problems. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakeman Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Geez. tonight I went to a 7-Eleven a bit away from the main tourist areas and there's a young farang, maybe late twenties to early 30's, sitting on the floor, out in front of the store, holding out a Styrofoam bowl for handouts. Note to self: Stay out of Suradit69's neighborhood and dining areas. LOL On a serious note that is a sad state of affairs and am surprised that the Police don't notice this and attempt to get these people to their embassies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for real Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 In the 60's my sister and her best friend did the 'european tour'. working their way when they could. Coming home after 3 months of travel they had no money and were waiting for the ferry. 2 young guys ordered large beakfasts and my sister and her friend were looking at the food with envious eyes. One guy said to the other'.I don;t feel hungry now.Do you?' With which the 2 of them gave their unstarted breakfasts to the 2 girls... How time have changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinity11 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 i fear all of this is just the tip of the iceberg, perhaps the beginning in the states they now have laws forbidding people to feed the homeless, go figure if you have never been really truly hungry with no money you simply can NOT judge waste not want not? I'm not familiar with the law you mentioned in the US about forbidding people from feeding the homeless (maybe you can provide a link?) but I suspect that you are quoting it out of context and their is more to it then that. Anyway you should also mention that there are many free places to eat for the homeless in every large city. These are usually run by either the city or by various religious groups. Also there are many food distribution centers that distribute donated bulk food to families. Their are many problems in dealing with the homeless in the US as many have mental health issues as well as drug and alchol addition. Those homeless people in the US that go hungry do so mainly because they are either to lazy to go to a free kitchen or someway incapacitated due to their drinking/drug problem or mental health problems. Mostly what i read was about some local laws, if you are interested google it, i doubt this is BS. Just one small stab at liberty at a time. Until... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLew Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 In tough times you gotta do what you gotta do Perhaps someone "stuck" in Thailand No money and nowhere to go Or perhaps just trying to save some money Perhaps go visit again tomorrow and see if the same person is there If he is ... ask them what their story is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ATF Posted January 8, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 8, 2015 The polite way to do it in Thailand is to "accidently" drop a 100 baht near to where the guy is sitting. We all have our jokes but when someone is genuinely hungry they deserve help, even if it's just a meal. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneRanger Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I feel sorry for this guy. The pizza at Central Food Court is the worst pizza on the planet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapperdan Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 i fear all of this is just the tip of the iceberg, perhaps the beginning in the states they now have laws forbidding people to feed the homeless, go figure if you have never been really truly hungry with no money you simply can NOT judge waste not want not? I'm not familiar with the law you mentioned in the US about forbidding people from feeding the homeless (maybe you can provide a link?) but I suspect that you are quoting it out of context and their is more to it then that. Anyway you should also mention that there are many free places to eat for the homeless in every large city. These are usually run by either the city or by various religious groups. Also there are many food distribution centers that distribute donated bulk food to families. Their are many problems in dealing with the homeless in the US as many have mental health issues as well as drug and alchol addition. Those homeless people in the US that go hungry do so mainly because they are either to lazy to go to a free kitchen or someway incapacitated due to their drinking/drug problem or mental health problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapperdan Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 i fear all of this is just the tip of the iceberg, perhaps the beginning in the states they now have laws forbidding people to feed the homeless, go figure if you have never been really truly hungry with no money you simply can NOT judge waste not want not? I'm not familiar with the law you mentioned in the US about forbidding people from feeding the homeless (maybe you can provide a link?) but I suspect that you are quoting it out of context and their is more to it then that. Anyway you should also mention that there are many free places to eat for the homeless in every large city. These are usually run by either the city or by various religious groups. Also there are many food distribution centers that distribute donated bulk food to families. Their are many problems in dealing with the homeless in the US as many have mental health issues as well as drug and alchol addition. Those homeless people in the US that go hungry do so mainly because they are either to lazy to go to a free kitchen or someway incapacitated due to their drinking/drug problem or mental health problems. Ft. Lauderdale arrested members of a private charity group from giving out free meals to homeless. It's out of control there and there are homeless everywhere. They graze salad bars and garbage cans. they are like stray dogs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Off topic post removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherOneAmerican Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Geez. tonight I went to a 7-Eleven a bit away from the main tourist areas and there's a young farang, maybe late twenties to early 30's, sitting on the floor, out in front of the store, holding out a Styrofoam bowl for handouts. Why doesn't he just eat at the local temple? Too stupid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercool Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 A post removed. Humour is good but crudeness is not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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