MarkTurati
Both Chelsea lads who used to get down the footie,both had ghosts in the wardrobe,but still had hearts of gold!
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Page Of Remembrance
Started by Gonzo the Face, 2006-09-18 14:49
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badlee
Advanced Member Posted 2010-12-27 08:46:35
Alex Ripsher
MarkTurati Both Chelsea lads who used to get down the footie,both had ghosts in the wardrobe,but still had hearts of gold! .
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Paagai
Member loving member Posted 2011-01-23 22:35:20
This week marked the second anniversary since the brutal murder of David Crisp. Gone but not forgotten, except maybe by justice.....
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badlee
Advanced Member Posted 2011-01-31 15:22:32
Christopher Billingsley, a great man, a great friend,heart and soul of any party.
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Flatouthruthefog
Super Member Posted 2011-02-06 22:15:46
<br />Christopher Billingsley, a great man, a great friend,heart and soul of any party.<br /> We lost another good man from this expat community last week. Rutger Addink from Holland, the genial host and expertise behind Massage Salon Loi Kroh, passed away as a result of head injuries sustained when he was hit by a motorcycle last June. A self-effacing, multi-lingual man, Rutger had a very colourful background, was a born traveller and 'people person'. He had sold jewelry in Holland which he imported from Afghanistan, a place he visited twice a year by driving there and back in a VW camper van. In the late 70's/early 80's he owned and ran a high class restaurant in northern France, and for some years was the Food & Beverage Manager for Southern Sun Hotels in S.Africa and Zimbabwe. Rutger ran a totally respectable, theraputic massage business, was an excellent and loving father to his one daughter and a good friend to many. No funeral details available at time of posting; info awaited from the Hon Consul of The Netherlands. #230
chaoyang
Senior Member Posted 2011-02-11 07:58:06
<br />Christopher Billingsley, a great man, a great friend,heart and soul of any party.<br /> We lost another good man from this expat community last week. Rutger Addink from Holland, the genial host and expertise behind Massage Salon Loi Kroh, passed away as a result of head injuries sustained when he was hit by a motorcycle last June. A self-effacing, multi-lingual man, Rutger had a very colourful background, was a born traveller and 'people person'. He had sold jewelry in Holland which he imported from Afghanistan, a place he visited twice a year by driving there and back in a VW camper van. In the late 70's/early 80's he owned and ran a high class restaurant in northern France, and for some years was the Food & Beverage Manager for Southern Sun Hotels in S.Africa and Zimbabwe. Rutger ran a totally respectable, theraputic massage business, was an excellent and loving father to his one daughter and a good friend to many. No funeral details available at time of posting; info awaited from the Hon Consul of The Netherlands. Never met him, but sounds like a most interesting and worthwhile man. RIP #231
realthaideal
What's that ?! Posted 2011-02-17 11:27:03
Oh Dear. Seems Chef Stefano from Da Mattia (Italaian restaurant on Chang Klan) has passed away. He was a young and nice guy. His place is named for his young son. Not sure what's happened, but I see the announcement in the CM Mail. Sad.
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mcgriffith
สมาชิก Posted 2011-02-24 00:52:39
<br />Christopher Billingsley, a great man, a great friend,heart and soul of any party.<br /> We lost another good man from this expat community last week. Rutger Addink from Holland, the genial host and expertise behind Massage Salon Loi Kroh, passed away as a result of head injuries sustained when he was hit by a motorcycle last June. A self-effacing, multi-lingual man, Rutger had a very colourful background, was a born traveller and 'people person'. He had sold jewelry in Holland which he imported from Afghanistan, a place he visited twice a year by driving there and back in a VW camper van. In the late 70's/early 80's he owned and ran a high class restaurant in northern France, and for some years was the Food & Beverage Manager for Southern Sun Hotels in S.Africa and Zimbabwe. Rutger ran a totally respectable, theraputic massage business, was an excellent and loving father to his one daughter and a good friend to many. No funeral details available at time of posting; info awaited from the Hon Consul of The Netherlands. I am deeply saddened by this. I used to chat with him occasionally over the past few years when he stopped in at the CM Saloon and I happened to be there. I remember trading stories of Afghanistan with him- we were both going there in the same era. Truly a gentleman and a kind soul. RIP, Rutger. #233
OldeBellPedr
Sponsor Posted 2011-02-25 08:07:51
I'd heard Rutger (I called him Rodger) was in hospital. So sad to hear he's died, I'd been going to his massage shop for at least 10 years, maybe more. The best massage in Chiang Mai in my opinion. My wife did her massage training in his massage school and over the last couple of years he'd taken to popping in for a Sangsom and Coke every now and then. Another death due to a motorcycle accident. A quietly spoken man, who only spoke passionately when discussing Thai massage, which he seemed to truly understand . God Rest his Soul. Sad Loss
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Sao Jiang Mai
Senior Member Posted 2011-02-25 13:24:28
My great friend and mentor, Lucas Villiger, founder and owner for many years of the Darling Wine Pub (first on Nimmanhaemin then Huay Kaew Road) passed away from complications during surgery in Switzerland about ten days ago. If any of his friends here are interested, I am thinking of organising a small get together, please PM me for details. You loved him or hated him, he was that kind of guy, but he was fiercely intelligent, cantankerous, hospitable to some while rude to others, but for me, he taught me so much about how to think and view the world. He loved to challenge the mind and for that many of us will forever be grateful. He will be missed.
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ginnyten
Senior Member Posted 2011-02-25 23:47:33
That is sad to hear. He was a nice and very interesting man!
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Flatouthruthefog
Super Member Posted 2011-02-27 22:41:49
<br />That is sad to hear. He was a nice and very interesting man!<br /> Hi. So was 'Angel', an American man in his early 40's, quite well known in the local classic car world, who passed away of natural causes some weeks ago. I only heard about this today and, sorry, still don't know his full name. He was the technical brain behind a fuel saving device which used hydrogen to get better consumption. More info would come from Thai 'Jimmy' of J & N Autos, southern ring road, not far from Global House, who retails the fuel saving kit. #237
kurushektra
Member Posted 2011-03-22 05:25:30
Sad to hear about Lucas Khun Sao Chiang Mai. He was 'difficult' but also wonderful. His BF passed years before I think. Wish them all well. Cheers from Montreal.
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whimsy
Senior Member Posted 2011-04-04 01:20:35
William Young, Helped U.S. Organize Secret War in Laos, Is Dead at 76 - Obituary in Today's NY Times.
Quote CHIANG MAI, Thailand — William Young, a missionary's son who mixed evangelical zeal with covert missions for the C.I.A. in Southeast Asia and who helped organize the "secret war " in Laos for the United States during the Vietnam War, died on Friday at his home here in northern Thailand. He was 76. (snip ...) William Young followed his father's path and joined the C.I.A. after a year serving in the United States Army. In the early 1960s, as the war in Vietnam escalated, Mr. Young assembled an army of local tribespeople in neighboring Laos, a force that at its peak reached several thousand men. "We used to jokingly call him the American warlord," said Bertil Lintner, an author and longtime friend of Mr. Young's. "He was ideally placed to organize the secret war in Laos." As far as I know, I never met him, but would have liked to. He must have been very knowledgeable about North Thailand and Laos. Anyone here knew him? Lived in and around Chiang Mai almost his whole life by the sound of things. #239
chaoyang
Senior Member Posted 2011-04-04 21:09:22
As far as I know, I never met him, but would have liked to. He must have been very knowledgeable about North Thailand and Laos. Anyone here knew him? Lived in and around Chiang Mai almost his whole life by the sound of things. His cover was really blown by the seminal book "Politics of Heroin in Southeast Asia". He told me he thought the author McCoy was a fellow agent because he seemed to know so much, so Bill talked openly with him. If you haven't read the book, it really is comprehensive on that fascinating time. It is still widely quoted today and some of the explosive revelations came (unintentionally) from Bill Young. As I understand it, he was married several times, to hilltribe "princesses". #240
slapout
Platinum Member Posted 2011-04-05 08:41:58
Bill was a fixture in this part of the world. He used to spend quite a bit of time in Chiang Mai but in past few years came to town for a good meal, less frequently. I enjoyed visiting with him on numerous occasions, each very informative, when you got him going.
RIP #241
jonwilly
Senior Member Posted 2011-04-05 12:40:21
Two of my older friend where good friends of Bill Young.
From what they said to me Bill was suffering Badly from Emphysema and last time one friend saw him he was permanently on 100% Oxygen. john RIP Old Warrior. #243
OldFriend
Newbie Posted 2011-04-12 03:48:23
Walter Pierson passed away 1/9/2010 at 69 years of age. Services held Sunday 5, Sept at Sankampaeng. He was a frequent patron of the Mad Dog and the old True Blue. Walter came to Chiang Mai about 6 years ago and built his home at Sankampaeng. His military service lead to him being a student of military tactics from Roman times to present day. A quiet sort of fellow with a varied background, which included sailing in the Pacific, from Japan to Hawaii. He is survived by wife Yod and her/his family. RIP Hi Folks, Walt & I have been friends since high school. We crossed paths in Okinawa and Vietnam and later roomed together as students at the University of Hawaii. He went back on active duty and I went to graduate school and we lost track of one another during our middle years. However, we hooked up again about 6 years ago and have been in email conversation since then. When several old friends realized no one had heard from him for several months, one fellow started doing google searches and came upon this obit. Hell of a shocker! Any information about his death would be appreciated. We're concerned about Yot. I have a good mail address and am writing her, but not sure how good her English is. If anyone has a phone number, that would be much appreciated. A Thai friend could talk to her. Thanks for any help. Please respond to An OldFriend (John Dixon) #244
slapout
Platinum Member Posted 2011-04-12 15:09:27
Walter Pierson passed away 1/9/2010 at 69 years of age. Services held Sunday 5, Sept at Sankampaeng. He was a frequent patron of the Mad Dog and the old True Blue. Walter came to Chiang Mai about 6 years ago and built his home at Sankampaeng. His military service lead to him being a student of military tactics from Roman times to present day. A quiet sort of fellow with a varied background, which included sailing in the Pacific, from Japan to Hawaii. He is survived by wife Yod and her/his family. RIP Hi Folks, Walt & I have been friends since high school. We crossed paths in Okinawa and Vietnam and later roomed together as students at the University of Hawaii. He went back on active duty and I went to graduate school and we lost track of one another during our middle years. However, we hooked up again about 6 years ago and have been in email conversation since then. When several old friends realized no one had heard from him for several months, one fellow started doing google searches and came upon this obit. Hell of a shocker! Any information about his death would be appreciated. We're concerned about Yot. I have a good mail address and am writing her, but not sure how good her English is. If anyone has a phone number, that would be much appreciated. A Thai friend could talk to her. Thanks for any help. Please respond to jddixn@gmail.com An OldFriend (John Dixon) #245
Ulysses G.
Unwanted Member Posted 2011-04-19 20:13:34
We miss you Hugh Ashby .
Edited by Ulysses G., 2011-04-19 20:19:01. #247
Nienke
Woof Posted 2011-04-25 08:58:37
I've just received the news that Roshan Dhunjibhoy has passed away yesterday Sunday April 24th at 11:20 at her house in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
A Buddhist ceremony will be held for her at Wat Paa Deng, Chiang Mai (Near Wat Umong) on Monday 25th, Tuesday 26th, Wednesday 27th, in the evening around 7:00 PM May she rest in peace. #248
Nienke
Woof Posted 2011-04-25 13:01:07
Received another mail saying that:
The ceremonies for Roshan's funerals have been postponed for administrative reasons. The German Consulate is closed on Easter monday, we are unable to get an authorisation to move Roshan's body from Suan Dok hospital to the temple. Paperwork might take a few days We have contacted her family both in Germany and in Pakistan. They will be attending the funerals The ceremonies have been postponed to further notice. #249
Limbo
Platinum Member Posted 2011-04-29 16:11:08
Two of my older friend where good friends of Bill Young. From what they said to me Bill was suffering Badly from Emphysema and last time one friend saw him he was permanently on 100% Oxygen. john RIP Old Warrior. I think I saw him on a picture, that might have been taken by Dr. Weldon, the author of 'Lost in Paradise', one of his colleagues, who lived in Chiang Rai to the end of his days. It must have been taken in Laos at that time. It might be in the mentioned book. After searching for an hour I realized that it remained in the memory of my old computer, that was stolen a couple of years ago. Sorry! Limbo  A little bit outside of Chiang Rai a silent wittness is rottening away. It's the H - CHP, stationed a couple of years in Vientiane on the account of Continental. I wrote earlier about it on the Chiang Rai forum: http://www.thaivisa...._1#entry3272183 He might have been sitting in it ... #250
Blinky Bill
Spotty member Posted 2011-05-10 21:10:59
Robbie Dunne aka Dunny, passed away in New Zealand last Saturday.
Robby had been around Chiang Mai and Phetchabun working as a mechanic and driller in the mining industry for the past 20 years or so. He was a guy who always got the job done no matter what the circumstances. Dunny was a rough diamond with a heart of gold. He was generous man and always there to help his friends if the need arose. Amoungst his various toys he owned a Mitsubishi GTO 3000, a Ducati 916 and 888. He managed to bend most of them at some stage. A few years ago he was forced to return to New Zealand due to some serious health issues. He has been sadly missed by his mates since he left and will always be remembered. |
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