webfact Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Internet loves Buakaw’s humble, rural-style garage (PHOTOS) By Coconuts Bangkok Photo: Buakaw Banchamek/ Facebook BANGKOK: -- Despite his Muay Thai superstar status, Buakaw Banchamek is admired for his humble country lifestyle. So when the celebrity athlete bought a THB7 million Porsche, it made sense that he would just park the luxury ride outside his little hut in his hometown in Surin province. Photos of Buakaw and his humble garage went viral during the Songkran holiday, and many netizens admired him for publicizing the Isaan lifestyle and never letting fame change who he is. Full story: https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/internet-loves-buakaws-humble-rural-style-garage-photos/ -- © Copyright Coconuts Bangkok 2017-04-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tso310 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Whats humble about a 7million baht Porsche ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Can't move in our village for all the supercars parked outside the shacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadGeordie Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 4 hours ago, edwinchester said: Can't move in our village for all the supercars parked outside the shacks. Didn't know you lived in Buriram, we must meet up for a Perrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 8 hours ago, BigBadGeordie said: Didn't know you lived in Buriram, we must meet up for a Perrier. Sorry old chap, only drink Fillico these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Something seems out of balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobobo Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 May I see your drivers licence please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagnabbit Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Whats humble about a 7million baht Porsche ?What's humble is he'll be dead broke in 5 years.Just like all those idiots from the NFL that woke up one day to realize it wasnt an endless stream.He'll be teaching Muay Thai at 100 Baht an hour soon enough...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeab1980 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 16 minutes ago, Dagnabbit said: What's humble is he'll be dead broke in 5 years. Just like all those idiots from the NFL that woke up one day to realize it wasnt an endless stream. He'll be teaching Muay Thai at 100 Baht an hour soon enough... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Do I detectl a bit of the green eyed monster syndrome in the above post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagnabbit Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Do I detectl a bit of the green eyed monster syndrome in the above post Not at all. I am well enough off myself. I just find it amusing when these sports 'stars' piss their money up the wall in a short lived show of status.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starky Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 57 minutes ago, Dagnabbit said: Not at all. I am well enough off myself. I just find it amusing when these sports 'stars' piss their money up the wall in a short lived show of status. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You only live once, enjoy it while it lasts, could be dead tomorrow and I'm sure a few other cliches apply particularly for Thais. I'm not sure Buakaw put a lot of thought into his combined super/pension plan and if it does all go well... Mai ba lai :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 On 4/19/2017 at 3:34 PM, tso310 said: Whats humble about a 7million baht Porsche ? The morons who believe it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, starky said: You only live once, enjoy it while it lasts, could be dead tomorrow and I'm sure a few other cliches apply particularly for Thais. I'm not sure Buakaw put a lot of thought into his combined super/pension plan and if it does all go well... Mai ba lai :) Not for the Thais it isnt, they live repeatedly, a fallacy but the reality is your atoms may be used again in something else in fact certainly will be at some point, no need for Peoples invented nonsense at what they dont understand, science continually pushes back the religious crap to where it belongs, into the waste bin of human ideas. True to Thai style though the colour, needs a dash of lime green or pink. Edited April 23, 2017 by kannot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starky Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, kannot said: Not for the Thais it isnt, they live repeatedly, a fallacy but the reality is your atoms may be used again in something else in fact certainly will be at some point, no need for Peoples invented nonsense at what they dont understand, science continually pushes back the religious crap to where it belongs, into the waste bin of human ideas Bit off topic but you are correct :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhippy Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I recently gave away my Ferrari to a passer by, because my garage was getting overcrowded with my Lamborghinis. Yes, I could have built a second garage, but that would not have been in line with my humble lifestyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 13 minutes ago, oldhippy said: I recently gave away my Ferrari to a passer by, because my garage was getting overcrowded with my Lamborghinis. Yes, I could have built a second garage, but that would not have been in line with my humble lifestyle. A True Thai Buddhist if ever I saw one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 3 hours ago, kannot said: Not for the Thais it isnt, they live repeatedly, a fallacy but the reality is your atoms may be used again in something else in fact certainly will be at some point, no need for Peoples invented nonsense at what they dont understand, science continually pushes back the religious crap to where it belongs, into the waste bin of human ideas. True to Thai style though the colour, needs a dash of lime green or pink. Yes, his karma is totally buggered now. I mean a yellow Porsche? What on earth was he thinking???!!! (bet it was cheap tho') 3 hours ago, oldhippy said: I recently gave away my Ferrari to a passer by, because my garage was getting overcrowded with my Lamborghinis. Yes, I could have built a second garage, but that would not have been in line with my humble lifestyle. Such a magnanimous gesture, well done! May I ask what temple you are the abbot of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelomsak Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I think the guy is right on. He can keep his simple Isaan life of little cost. But at the moment can splurge on a fancy car. Why not? If in a few years if he is a broke ex fighter he still has the lifestyle he knows and charishs,plus a old Porsche to remind him and bring back memories of his glory years. If he is happy where he is and who he is,why should he change. Fighting just got him out into the world and he left it at that. I respect him more than all the Thai want to be high so and demand respect for driving a new Toyota. A man who gives himself one simple reward and pleasure but otherwise is the same man gets my vote any day. Money did not take away his roots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahuna Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 On 23/04/2017 at 10:34 PM, Dagnabbit said: What's humble is he'll be dead broke in 5 years. Just like all those idiots from the NFL that woke up one day to realize it wasnt an endless stream. He'll be teaching Muay Thai at 100 Baht an hour soon enough... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Big name ex fighters can tour western nations and charge good money for seminars. He could also own 3 or 4 houses that his family lives in. Who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Bang Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Props to Buakaw. Takes enormous dedication and effort to reach the top in any arena. And great that it's brought him wealth too. As George Best put it, I spent most of my money on fast cars, wine and women, the rest I wasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 On 4/24/2017 at 7:50 AM, lovelomsak said: I think the guy is right on. He can keep his simple Isaan life of little cost. But at the moment can splurge on a fancy car. Why not? If in a few years if he is a broke ex fighter he still has the lifestyle he knows and charishs,plus a old Porsche to remind him and bring back memories of his glory years. If he is happy where he is and who he is,why should he change. Fighting just got him out into the world and he left it at that. I respect him more than all the Thai want to be high so and demand respect for driving a new Toyota. A man who gives himself one simple reward and pleasure but otherwise is the same man gets my vote any day. Money did not take away his roots. didnt get him any taste though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfieconn Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 (edited) On 4/23/2017 at 7:34 PM, Dagnabbit said: What's humble is he'll be dead broke in 5 years. Just like all those idiots from the NFL that woke up one day to realize it wasnt an endless stream. He'll be teaching Muay Thai at 100 Baht an hour soon enough... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited April 25, 2017 by alfieconn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 On 4/23/2017 at 7:34 PM, Dagnabbit said: What's humble is he'll be dead broke in 5 years. Just like all those idiots from the NFL that woke up one day to realize it wasnt an endless stream. He'll be teaching Muay Thai at 100 Baht an hour soon enough... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk There is an ex champ running a gym at the Hard Rock Hotel in Pattaya. It beats rice farming, I imagine. Most Thais would love to earn 100 Baht an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahuna Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 3 hours ago, kannot said: didnt get him any taste though Dont like the colour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 On 4/24/2017 at 4:14 AM, oldhippy said: I recently gave away my Ferrari to a passer by, because my garage was getting overcrowded with my Lamborghinis. you have a garage ? i just leave all of mine outside :) just joshin .. dave2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelomsak Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 On 4/25/2017 at 8:13 AM, kannot said: didnt get him any taste though I agree I am not a Porsche fan bought a car of poor taste but he still had it and it will be his trophy for ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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