An American man living on Pattaya Beach for years is on his way home after finally being scooped up by immigration police.
Scott Phillip, 67, was taken into custody near Mike Shopping Mall Nov. 15 following a fresh round of complaints about the U.S. national who has been seen sleeping on the sand for years.
Phillip told police he had been in Thailand for 20 years and that his passport and visa expired long ago. For years he said he has survived living rough and with no job.
Immigration officers gave him food and water and consulted with the U.S. embassy to arrange deportation. He will be banned from the kingdom for 10 years.
