That farang Bum by the Sukhumvit MRT... - Page 3 - Ajarn Forum

Matthew · 12th March 2008, 00:51

Writing out the Thai translation is his big draw. See the crowd around him. He had upwards of 20 in in audience while he slowly wrote out the Thai. Ohhhing and Ahhhing and a "geng na" was heard here and there. Not many actually gave the guy anything though. Mostly farang who were curious or naively concerned, like that guy in the picture who is sincerely trying to help the guy out. I bet our beggar friend has actually met countless kind-hearted travelers who've offered him great oppurtunities to get back, make money, or even offered him fully paid tickets home. The kindness of strangers especially off in the corners of the earth together...He SHOULDN'T be lasting so long in this shtick. I just wonder how he figures out how to REFUSE IT and WIGGLE OUT when that happens.

I bet if I sat on the sidewalk in BKK for a couple weeks and played the game just right, I could get back home for free...

This guy's been refusing people's brotherly love for years, I'd bet the farm on it. He's making far less than he's refusing. THAT'S what makes him a true asshole.

i1der · 12th March 2008, 00:55

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Originally Posted by Matthew

I just wonder how he figures out how to REFUSE IT when that happens.

I'm sure he can come up with something.

Lizara · 12th March 2008, 01:30

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this guy right?

There's another guy with a suitcase though, who hangs out near Sukhumvit. He's older. I think that might be who the OP meant. I've seen him a few times too and wondered what the deal was.

zazel · 12th March 2008, 01:54

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an atom bomb? __________________

Yes, I admit that it would be fun to set an atomic bomb next to the tosser. But my original intent was to see if he was really deaf. Now fireworks and dynamite would test him, but the atomic bomb also gives off a lot of heat and light, not to mention blast. If he really is deaf, he might not hear the bomb, boyt will detect the heat or light. Thank you.

Boonmee · 12th March 2008, 01:54

Fucking hell! This guy is a total disgrace! What I find interesting is that he is clearly literate in Thai, but presumably knows nothing of how farangs are seen by Thais.
The only other scenario is that the guy has ZERO self-respect.

It's not like there's only teaching he could do - there are jobs for drop-out farangs in the islands, too. Just 1000 baht would get him to PP, where he could have free accommodation and food, and 300 baht per night.

There is absolutely no need for him to be doing what he is, and it's a fucking insult to any Thai beggars who REALLY have no other recourse.

I say we linch him.

zazel · 12th March 2008, 02:11

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insult to any Thai beggars who REALLY have no other recourse. I say we linch him.

Many Thais think Thai beggars do have other recourse, but thats beside the point. The guy is good for some entertainment value, then when that wears off, he should be lynched.

Boonmee · 12th March 2008, 02:15

^ No, no - I wrote "linch":

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Linch is a loose collection of hamlets and a civil parish in the Chichester District of West Sussex, England, north of Midhurst. It has an Eighteenth century church dedicated to St Luke.

Linch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I meant that we should do that to him.

Oh, OK. I misspelt "lynch"

i1der · 12th March 2008, 02:20

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The only other scenario is that the guy has ZERO self-respect.

If he's out there playing music, break dancing or do something to earn an extra income then it would be a difference story.

But when the guy is completely healthy, out there begging, it is nut.

Boonmee · 12th March 2008, 02:21

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Many Thais think Thai beggars do have other recourse.

Yeah, there are people like that in UK, too. Funny how the ones who think like this are never the ones who have to beg...

dagsyk · 12th March 2008, 02:22

He looks suspiciously like the English chap who used to own one of the Soi 23 beer bars before they were closed down- the very last one, right on the road with the toilets at the side of it, before you get to Soi Cowboy. I don't remember his name but just remember he was from Mansfield.

Boonmee · 12th March 2008, 02:23

^ I miss those bars

EP · 12th March 2008, 03:21

Lizara is correct. I was talking about a older white haired man near Sukhumvit. Maybe I'll get a picture of him or a video the next time I pass him. I'll put it on youtube.

redhaze · 12th March 2008, 03:23

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It's not like there's only teaching he could do - there are jobs for drop-out farangs in the islands, too. Just 1000 baht would get him to PP, where he could have free accommodation and food, and 300 baht per night.

I say we linch him.

What job would this be? I think I could be missing out on my new career...

re_fuse · 12th March 2008, 04:39

I have asked beggars to pick up papers / sweep the street all have refused.

Those who sit idly around with their hand out deserve nothing and should be given nothing. Those who do something for the community should be supported.

Having said that I once got to use the line Beggars can't be choosers ( in India) The greedy guy still had his hand out after I gave him money. So I snatched the money back off him and much to the amusement of other beggars said Beggars can't be choosers and gave the money away to the others

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Boonmee · 12th March 2008, 04:51

^ Lol!

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What job would this be? I think I could be missing out on my new career...

Do I detect a touch of sarcasm?

OK, a job like that wouldn't make him rich, but he could at least be paying his own way, rather than sitting on the street like a c**t.