Broke & Homeless in Thailand: The Tragic Downfall of an Expat

[@Southeastasiantraveler]

I was in a coffee shop group in Pattaya for a year or so. We would meet up a couple of times a week. In that time, almost all of them fell out with each other. Too much time on their hands, very strong opinions about the local culture and local people, gossiping about other peoples girlfriends, and a large degree of inequality- some of them plenty of money and some struggling.

[@ThairishTimes]

Interesting, sounds like a powder keg

[@patrickglennon7058]

Familarity breeds contenpt, the folly of human nature, I stay away from expats for the most part, a paddy in hua hin.

[@patrickglennon7058]

Familarity breeds contempt

[@Shin-Ayin]

@@patrickglennon7058breeding other guys ladies lights off the keg.

[@rogergr5019]

These bar guys sound like gossiping teenagers that have nothing to do except drinking and complaining.

[@scotty3463]

well that's what losers generally do.

[@วาสนาสิงหานุวงศ์]

You have hit the nail on the head with this comment. They do just sit in the bar drinking all day and spreading gossip about each other. Horrible scene to end up in

[@tingtongtom...droneoperato2440]

Great guest. Keep up the great work. I’ve got a few stories of my experiences in Thailand and look forward to making more. Thanks again Pete.

[@sitrepSNAFU]

Back in the day their were quite a few homeless ex-Vietnam vets in Thailand. No money, but they got by. They just didn't want to go home. Fair play to them.

[@omniexistus]

whatever makes them happy

[@ITravelSale]

I met a few in Bangkok when i first Came here to Thailand back in 1998 I even took 3 letters and a couple of Photos of us standing hanging out together Took those back to the world with me to give it to thier relatives

[@Wilko11]

Pattaya was just a small fishing village before the Vietnam war. It then turned into a popular R & R destination for soldiers on a break from the war. And people came from all over Thailand to make money there. Hasn't changed in that way.

[@michaelheery6303]

​@@Wilko11more education

[@jamesdond614]

@@Wilko11 plus the US got it's arse kicked by the Vietnamese, which was great.

[@KevinODea-lf3rd]

My best mate of 20 years from Blackpool who I met in Koh Samui in 2005 overstayed 8 years. He took shelter in so many bars and and eventually lived on the beach in style. He was such a nice and friendly guy. Loved by many around the world and by the local Thai people. Papa Chaweng. RIP.

[@hangingwiththegrlz4891]

They love you as long as you are paying for everything and supporting them. If you get sick or fall short, financially, to the street you go!

[@stevesorrell4541]

Who are 'they'?

[@100thesunking]

the party never stops as long as you're paying all the bills

[@boethius1812]

Nobody forced this guy to drink his life away.

[@djcconsults]

You talking about America ? 😅 Broke is broke..not exclusive to Thailand

[@100thesunking]

@@djcconsults you're right it's everywhere.

[@jimmyboysmovies1972]

Simon has some stories to tell some sad some funny , Unfortunately some guys just cannot let go of the Thai dream. cliques at school , at work then when people retire to relax there they are again some people never learn. Great interview Pete and I will check Simon’s channel 🥃

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers Jimmy

[@phisit8813]

If you’re be homeless … it probably better to be by the sea 🌊 and good climate than in cold rainy windy at Stoke on Trent 🌦️ 😛

[@ThairishTimes]

I like your positivity

[@listrahtes]

But being in a foreign country without a social support system can be very very rough. To get back on your feet seems a lot more possible in your home country. But being an alcoholic seems to be the base line here. Near impossible to come back from that if you dont want to no matter were.

[@thefrugalgolfhackthailand5430]

Sounds very familiar. I worked with my friend internationally for years . good guy - then he quit and got and higher paying job in Asia. Great. Fast forward 10 years, he is in Thailand, i opened my house to him to get back on his feet. he just wants to take yaba and make empty promises. I am out 100.000 baht, and he is still in trouble. i am waiting for the obituary in the local paper.

[@TheThailightZone]

So 30 secs in we are talking about a guy who ran a bar in Pattaya, Geezer Bar. "He done quite well". After years of experience I have immediately profiled this scenario. It takes no experience to open bar in Thailand, and most of these guys have zero business experience, limited funds, no assets, no plan. It is all inevitable. Broke, alcoholic, desperate. To be honest these guys would be on a similar path back home as well - no hopers.

[@mikimoto99]

There is a small group who have made a fortune from the bar industry in Thailand that had absolutely no idea earlier on. It was a case of right place, right time, and everything fell into place😉

[@astazou1720]

So true

[@snitchy87]

If a homeless overstayer got arrested they wouldn't just put him back on the street. The embassy would work with them to get a temp passport to deport him, and they would try and get family to pay for return or last resort woukd pay for ticket and he'd have a government debt.

[@forlua9211]

"Do not give money to the beggars." ... This may not be directly related to the video, but I want to warn all foreigners in Thailand. Most beggars in Thailand are not Thai, and they are organized either by individuals or crime gangs. In fact, if you are not mentally ill, you will not become homeless in Thailand. Thailand is a collective society where people tend to help each other. In case you have no money at all, you can 1) go back and live with your family or relatives, 2) go to temples for free food and temporary shelters, 3) find a job (which is relatively easy to find compared to many countries). ... "Giving them a money is equal to supporting human traffickings." ... Many people from neighboring countries were tortured and forced to be beggars in Thailand. Giving them money will increase the number of victims of this type of crime. The more you give adult beggars with young kids, it means more unfortunate kids will be kidnapped, or forced to be on the street. ... The Thai government has been campaigning for more than a decade for not to give money to the beggars. There were countless cases of beggar-related human trafficking crimes.

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

Pete, in respect of the international audience here could you please remind next guest to try to speak a clearer oxford english, please ? His is ununderstandable !!!

[@hexagonliver9409]

The story teller is talking so fast like a machine gun and does not pause and the pronounciation is not clear at all , so most people can only catch about 10% of what is being said. I gave up trying to understand what he is saying after a few minutes and switch to another channel

[@zealman79]

I can watch him at 1.5x but then i used to live in London innit...

[@Wilko11]

@@zealman79 Not cockney ?

[@Wilko11]

Now that's a rarely used word. "Ununderstandable" guess that one depends on where you come from.

[@zealman79]

@@Wilko11you're havin a giraffe mate, he's as cockney as they come innit

[@forplexforplex8831]

Best not judge until you have watched all the video...

[@ElectricCult]

Simon was a great guest, sincere and streetwise :)

[@thaimanclark]

Nice to see you Pete, thanks for the work you do. 🎉

[@ThairishTimes]

Hey Alex, thanks buddy

[@Southeastasiantraveler]

Great set of stories, keep them coming if possible.

[@Dmanz67]

That Dumaguete lot just seem like a bunch of angry old Trumpists.

[@michaelmcw111]

Actually they are more like far left Bidenites living off the democrats social security dole

[@evangelicalsnever-lie9792]

IKR?

[@gashscumkar6909]

Trump for president

[@OsmiumFist]

Leave you Trump derangement syndrome out of a video about Thailand.

[@MrTraveller.]

Great interview again guys. Dumugette is a chilled place. Great to hear about Sharky🦈. I met him in Gold Coast, Australia 🇦🇺 back in the day. He had a yellow Lamborghini, red Ferrari, black muscle car, motor bike & … at that time. Saw him in a movie years later. Last I heard/saw in YT he was in Pattaya. I’ve been asking if you could interview him. But u realize he’s hard the track down. Cheers guys

[@ThairishTimes]

I would interview him. If someone sees this and knows him or a way to contact him get me on email [e-mail]

[@Dmanz67]

He made his money scamming old ladies. Scum.

[@christines5430]

Excellent guest. He's the real deal, solid guy and as cockney as they come, which I love😂 Excellent interview!

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks for watching🙏

[@gingjok]

Cannot really understand him mate-

[@MrORANGEMAN1966]

What language is this guy speaking? I am not being sarcastic but its like not English, Speak American the real English languge Damn it !!!!😂😂

[@Southeastasiantraveler]

London accent

[@hexagonliver9409]

The story teller is talking so fast like a machine gun and does not pause and the pronounciation is not clear at all , so most people can only catch about 10% of what is being said. I gave up trying to understand what he is saying after a few minutes and switch to another channel

[@KieranWxm]

Try the closed caption option and it might help

[@petalson]

@@MrORANGEMAN1966 Go to settings, speed, then select .5 and bingo youve got American speed!

[@1bethnal]

I can understand him perfectly. I'm originally from the east end of London. Some people do talk fast. When I've been around northern relatives I have a job understanding them. He has a regional accent. Good stories.

[@robertdz2381]

I cannot understand this english.

[@Wilko11]

Use Google translate. English to English. 😊

[@graeme7twice]

You mean you can't understand English. Pretty standard Southern twang.

[@hexagonliver9409]

The story teller is talking so fast like a machine gun and does not pause and the pronounciation is not clear at all , so most people can only catch about 10% of what is being said. I gave up trying to understand what he is saying after a few minutes and switch to another channel

[@juvezhang1715]

He speaks as fast as he lost his money😂

[@robertdz2381]

exactly., I was able to catch about 30% then I also switched to another channel. The video owner should've inserted captions@@hexagonliver9409

[@pepelemoko01]

Pete looks like you have struck gold again, I can see him at a table at Thairishcom 2025 Siam Centre Bangkok.

[@petersmith6520]

This guy sounds like the Jack the conductor from On the Buses

[@sandgroper-ig9nk]

Another good interview

[@imeqsmd]

Thanks for the stories fellas. Some Questions for Simon/Pete: re: Kev’s Bar. What Soi was his bar on? And Around what year(s) are we talking here? Thanks 🙏

[@redpilldenmark5741]

Praise the lord for subtitles 🙂

[@michaelmcw111]

Amen...otherwise would never understand one word

[@hexagonliver9409]

The story teller is talking so fast like a machine gun and does not pause and the pronounciation is not clear at all , so most people can only catch about 10% of what is being said. I gave up trying to understand what he is saying after a few minutes and switch to another channel

[@brendanoneil3489]

@@hexagonliver9409 he's a london geezer, I get every word.

[@ruminatingenigma4649]

I would rather praise the software developer

[@user-vg5rv5xf4u]

Same here.

[@MarkDoe-lg1kp]

Bit dry Pete. Shame you’re not in Thailand to get some interesting stories. We know this shit happens but it doesn’t really make for great content in my opinion

[@ThairishTimes]

Fair enough, I’ll be there this year and have a long list of people/content to get on the channel

[@TheGregsponge]

Any chance of subtitles or clearer sound? I wanted to watch this one all the way through, but I was straining to catch what this guy was saying half the time.

[@2kkto2]

Me too... I wonder if I have lost my English language abilities... I can get 80% of what he says.

[@meikala2114]

turn them on in your settings ... govner

[@hexagonliver9409]

The story teller is talking so fast like a machine gun and does not pause and the pronounciation is not clear at all , so most people can only catch about 10% of what is being said. I gave up trying to understand what he is saying after a few minutes and switch to another channel

[@adrianoftheuniverse]

Thank you for the life lessons. It’s hard to decipher what he’s saying, but I understood some. Basically, be careful of who you trust-fellow expat or not.

[@michaelkiss4699]

I can't be a sympathetic alcoholic or drug user. And trust only yourself. My grandpa told me : never trust a woman(Thai), horses and dogs 😅

[@ma3stro681]

You can’t be a sympathetic alcoholic or drug user … ? 😂

[@michaelkiss4699]

@@ma3stro681 never😉

[@Londoncab]

great interview

[@PapaOsmubal.OscarBalajadia]

Great interview. Thanks. BTW, Simon looks very much like the great American painter Norman Rockwell.

[@chrisandrews9300]

Lucilfer club pattaya use to be a proper underground club Techno Trance I was resident dj there

[@lukewilliams9429]

My fav club on walking street. Was there couple of weeks ago. The old DJ who plays in the front can't DJ. Pre-recorded

[@jefflinton]

I don't know why this guy is the most boring character you've had on. Maybe because its the analogies,cliches and nudge nudge say no more attitude but THIS IS the typical expat in Thailand

[@michaelmoffat-d1v]

I’ve lent money to people in Thailand.. not big money but I’ve lost a few pounds over the years.. never again 👍

[@TWCH]

I just spent five weeks in BGC in Metro Manila. I had planned to go to Dumaguette for a week but cancelled bc of all the drama. Besides, BGC was really nice.

[@patimalatima9]

What drama was it? I used to live in Panay.

[@jcsung761]

Anyone who's broke and to live homeless will achieve it anywhere they are.

[@ronjones8981]

Sorry but the sound keeps fading in and out while your guest speaks.

[@karlpurcell3443]

Very good 👍

[@nurotracker6061]

This guy loves to gossip himself

[@michaelj3282]

Great accents (and that is from a Geordie), stories everywhere, I've been an expat in the UAE since 2005 - can you imagine? The eight Russian hookers and me and my ex wife's ex husband.... Memories.

[@paddybpaddyb9940]

Simon, this ex-pat clique thing isn't just Thailand. I lived for many years in the south of France & it's the same thing there. Back-biting, gossipy stuff, it just makes you want to run a mile, it's almost as if you say to yourself, 'I left England to get away from these sorts of people & here they are.

[@belindaschafer1593]

same same in Taiwan...supreme jealousy and backstabbing

[@Somerset976]

Would love to see an interview with Tim Sharky from Pattaya, would love to hear his wild stories...BEEP BEEP

[@ThairishTimes]

Beep beep! I’ll see what I can do

[@Ukboss1]

He's back in Australia

[@Somerset976]

@@Ukboss1 on holidays yes, but he still lives in Pattaya

[@davidbaber5445]

A legend in his own lunchtime 🙄

[@ewright4108]

When the Chinese move abroad they don't call themselves Expats. They just continue to call everyone else a foreigner lol, but the sentiments are similar.

[@reoun1654]

Same stories in Vietnam just different location nothing new!

[@shane0traveller451]

Full on Stuff!!

[@chooowi]

What language is this guy speaking?

[@hexagonliver9409]

The story teller is talking so fast like a machine gun and does not pause and the pronounciation is not clear at all , so most people can only catch about 10% of what is being said. I gave up trying to understand what he is saying after a few minutes and switch to another channel

[@Somerset976]

English

[@patrickglennon7058]

Cockney

[@keithbentley6081]

​@@hexagonliver9409How many times are you going to copy and paste this fucking comment? He's from London okay? Go and find an American with bad grammar who speaks as slowly as their brain works! If you can't understand rapid colloquial speech then you need to work on it in order to call yourself an English speaker. Do some listening practice or find a teacher who can teach you about connected speech and other aspects of English prosody!

[@DannyVega-DanielHall4Freedom]

Good show

[@MrMike-zm8ex]

What language is he speaking? I need a translator to English

[@hexagonliver9409]

The story teller is talking so fast like a machine gun and does not pause and the pronounciation is not clear at all , so most people can only catch about 10% of what is being said. I gave up trying to understand what he is saying after a few minutes and switch to another channel

[@haydndavies2475]

He is speaking perfect English. It's a cockney accent from the London area. Although it may be a bit tough to follow if your not English.

[@astazou1720]

Cockney accent and nose voice…

[@mangostickyrice555]

Thumbs up 👍 Pete

[@ThairishTimes]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Kiwionwing]

better on street in Thailand weather than Street in winter UK

[@Southeastasiantraveler]

Love his London accent - its a stronger version of Eddie Hearn

[@Hangover-ry9bo]

Expath in Pattaya lost it all went broke. Conman in Pattaya. Why is this tragic? when its 100% predictable, almost known after a few hours or nights out there. Its a life show with real people. Very obvious. This is why the Thai authorities tidy up and enforce existing and new rules on expaths. They dry it out or make it only affordable for holidays. Asian countries are not welfare countries like Europe. Things have in fact consequences.

[@gauthamvasudev5991]

Subtitles would make sense...

[@hexagonliver9409]

The story teller is talking so fast like a machine gun and does not pause and the pronounciation is not clear at all , so most people can only catch about 10% of what is being said. I gave up trying to understand what he is saying after a few minutes and switch to another channel

[@josephsonoftheuniverse5541]

Wisdom is gained by mistakes I posted a comment when angry tired frustrated I focused on negative , I want to apologize because it was very unbalanced I have an abundance of positive things to say and show I am working on that I can honestly say I am surrounded by great and patient teachers who at times give me a well deserved kick in the ass so I put up my hands and claim my asshole moment I bow my head and say I learned, I will do better 🙏🕊️ thank you. And again I will go to The poem When you know a fellow By Edgar guest And reflect. Thank you and you and you. 🐝🕊️

[@dezza718]

Does Simon have a you tube channel?

[@ThairishTimes]

Yes it’s called Speaking of Asia

[@Michael747And]

That guy's accent is hard to understand.

[@hexagonliver9409]

The story teller is talking so fast like a machine gun and does not pause and the pronounciation is not clear at all , so most people can only catch about 10% of what is being said. I gave up trying to understand what he is saying after a few minutes and switch to another channel

[@graguitar6493]

Just checked get wrecked bar. Its on the next island over from Dumaguete

[@jimcrosby8289]

Was he suffering from PTSD? As a Veteran I can understand where he was going to he's own demise.

[@colourberry]

If the Kevin you are talking about is the face on the video thumbnail, I'm sure I saw him sleeping on the beach in Patong last year for a fair while.

[@susanlindarice]

the raconteurs! liked when he said 'he never went upstairs'

[@stephencirving]

I’ve got gold and silver, solid. Like why would you give someone else money for that?

[@stephencomerford5783]

Love this video... Simon flying the fred P too. Please get in touch Pete, got some quality stories about my years in Koh Phangan 👌

[@robertk.8734]

With all due respect, I want to listen but only understand 50% of the story. Please slow down at least and pause since most listeners are not from your hometown.

[@mikimoto99]

Sharky Ward, the ex repo Aussie guy! Theres a name from.the past! Anyone know where he is these days. He had a heart of gold and was very good to the stray dogs back in the day.

[@Epoch-vu8cj]

Gold Coast Australia last time I heard. He has a twitter account apparently, he's lost a ton of muscle/weight

[@tingtong8781]

He’s actually a Kiwi.

[@mikimoto99]

@@tingtong8781 Yep! He is part maori but moved to aussie at an early age. Made his money out of loan sharking, hence the name😉

[@Somerset976]

He's back in Pattaya

[@mikimoto99]

@@Somerset976 Thats great! Where is he hanging out?

[@ammerudgrenda]

I have no idea what he is saying?

[@prestonphelps1649]

Can't understand accent.

[@readwrite1815]

Fortunately, we don't have homeless in New York.

[@freedomformen2548]

Never ever fall in love in the country of fake smiles .

[@brucesnyder690]

Happily few expsts where i live in Tthailand.

[@rijkie226]

Perfect English for me as a Dutchman to understand. Cockney is easy, Norhern dialect is much harder tho

[@shanemontgomery2416]

Sharkie was a Kiwi lived and had business in Australia on the gold coast

[@dovoso5685]

Awesome stories and horrible accent, could not understand a word 555 🤣

[@allenhill1223]

I understand us old guy's want new toy's too. And unfortunately that cheaper place sounds bank busting place

[@josephsonoftheuniverse5541]

Silent Saturday I should have Reread the name. And understood. Apologies to one and all Happy Easter . Forgiveness 🙏

[@RaymondMoore-c4g]

Pete looks like a banjo player,

[@markcooper300]

I can't understand him

[@eddenoy321]

Unwatchable . Simon's accent and rambling are almost unintelligible . Like some kind of static .

[@nightimermx8934]

Nah it's a good watch. Have a coffee you'll be sweet.

[@eddenoy321]

@@nightimermx8934 It's a good watch for you, not me.

[@nightimermx8934]

@eddenoy321 cheers for letting us know bud. Coffees roasting away.

[@tookay5]

I had no problem following what he said, and I suspect anyone from UK or Ireland had no problem. We are used to hearing dozens of very different accents speaking English from all parts of UK.

[@paulsant659]

Just slow it down to .75 speed in the settings. It comes out much clearer !

[@charlesetienne6037]

I hear but no understanding

[@markpearson5355]

I am sure if you wanted you could have paid towards his over stay direct

[@seamusegan1311]

20 000 bhat max

[@chrisandrews9300]

It's were slacker the Trance producer killed himself in Thailand

[@roverdover4449]

Now that's a thick accent.

[@dansecor8753]

This guy is sketch

[@Ghost_Rider_786]

This bloke is boring ....just telling random pointless stories ......

[@cigar401]

You don't like to get involved in expat Drama but what are you doing here ? Drama !

[@hexagonliver9409]

The story teller is talking so fast like a machine gun and does not pause and the pronounciation is not clear at all , so most people can only catch about 10% of what is being said. I gave up trying to understand what he is saying after a few minutes and switch to another channel

[@1bethnal]

Think he's from Sarf London 😂

[@WxM3008WxM]

Conman refused to take his money. Wow.

[@maverick7215]

Hey Pete. What language does this guy speak? It’s not English and it’s not Thai. Just wondering what audience you are catering to.

[@lukewilliams9429]

Wrong. It is English, but you can't understand it because your not familiar with his London accent. Have a nice day.

[@Mark-England]

Hey pete

[@ThairishTimes]

Hey Mark

[@seamusegan1311]

When UT got money uv got friends money runs out friend$ watch the rats run

[@shaysworld1510]

As soon as I heard his accent I immedithought of pinky blinders lol

[@DaisyD163]

Peaky blinders 😅 different accent totally😅

[@graeme7twice]

He ain't a Brummy lol

[@jamesdond614]

I can hardly understthis guy, he's not very articulate.

[@jamesdaniels4840]

he's perfectly articulate, he just has an accent that you struggle with

[@scottgeen3062]

Hi would 8million baht and pension give me comfortable life living in Thailand thank you from Scott new Zealand

[@ThairishTimes]

How much of a pension?

[@scottgeen3062]

@@ThairishTimes hi 2000 dollars a month pension

[@mememe332]

Hi Scott, yes, it would be enough. Budget your lifestyle to your income. Try it for a while first, come for an extended holiday. Just don't lose everything by buying women properties or paying off their debts, or throwing money to the wind.

[@scottgeen3062]

@@mememe332 only buy women once week haha b tight with my money thank you for your advice from Scott new Zealand

[@ThairishTimes]

@@scottgeen3062 sorry about the late reply, you definitely have enough for a modest lifestyle as a single man. I would be aiming to live off the pension and don't touch the savings

[@josephsonoftheuniverse5541]

Matt pless "Nero" A song , a reality.

[@Ukboss1]

Barry club fillers inc lol omg

[@lostboi3974]

Drama 🤪