'SunSan' ( Henning Wessel) has passed away
If Horst could help to organise donations to Mint, I'm sure that many of us would feel greatly reassured.
I have still not understood exactly how we can help -- an IBAN number for an account for Mint would be great.
I have still not understood exactly how we can help -- an IBAN number for an account for Mint would be great.
I just want to thank the posters who have already been kind enough to send generous donations to give to Mint during this rough time for her.
Andy and I are meeting up on Friday, so I'll have it all ready by then. We will obviously discuss the best way to give it to her.
And ,as mentioned by Henning's sister, there might be a better idea than just showing up and handing it all over to her at home, but I can also tell you that our block is not a dangerous area, and everything is locked up tight at night. The only thing of mine to go missing over the past year of living on our street was my $2 moto helmet, which was just sitting on my moto one random night, not locked up.
(Although I do remember Henning telling me once how a motorbike of his kept getting random pieces stolen off it even though it was behind their locked gate. They have since completely secured the top of the fence, so no problems after that. Again, this is Cambodia, so that kind of thing happens in every neighborhood, even in Western countries.)
Andy will update you after we meet, of course.
Andy and I are meeting up on Friday, so I'll have it all ready by then. We will obviously discuss the best way to give it to her.
And ,as mentioned by Henning's sister, there might be a better idea than just showing up and handing it all over to her at home, but I can also tell you that our block is not a dangerous area, and everything is locked up tight at night. The only thing of mine to go missing over the past year of living on our street was my $2 moto helmet, which was just sitting on my moto one random night, not locked up.
(Although I do remember Henning telling me once how a motorbike of his kept getting random pieces stolen off it even though it was behind their locked gate. They have since completely secured the top of the fence, so no problems after that. Again, this is Cambodia, so that kind of thing happens in every neighborhood, even in Western countries.)
Andy will update you after we meet, of course.
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Unfortunately, Horst lives in Vietnam, which doesn't really help when trying to give money to someone that is moving from Cambodia back to Thailand.kerouac2 wrote:If Horst could help to organise donations to Mint, I'm sure that many of us would feel greatly reassured.
I have still not understood exactly how we can help -- an IBAN number for an account for Mint would be great.
And I'm not even sure Mint has any sort of bank account, so an IBAN might not be feasible.
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Please allow me to chip in;
Hold all the monies. Many people want to help, so Cambod perhaps arrange a central point here in Cambodia , ( except for those already in Thailand) for monies to be sent and how and since his sister has provided funds for her till she gets to Thailand, she does not need that $ here.
than go to the Cambodian commercial bank here ( which i believe is tied with the bank in Thailand as they use the same logo) ) an than u can transfer all the funds to her easily.
Simplifies matters
Just my $05 worth
Hold all the monies. Many people want to help, so Cambod perhaps arrange a central point here in Cambodia , ( except for those already in Thailand) for monies to be sent and how and since his sister has provided funds for her till she gets to Thailand, she does not need that $ here.
Once she returns to Thailand have Mint open a Siam Commercial bank account and provide the account #Personally I think it might be a better idea to send her the money when she is in Thailand with her family and they can collect it together. Mint's ticket has been paid by Henning's boss and I have sent her sufficient funds to see her through till Thailand.
than go to the Cambodian commercial bank here ( which i believe is tied with the bank in Thailand as they use the same logo) ) an than u can transfer all the funds to her easily.
Simplifies matters
Just my $05 worth
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danny and I will be at Garage c.7.30 Friday.
Mint got the money Hennings sister sent yesterday but after a long struggle. for reasons i cant go into, for Mint cash in hand is far preferable to sending money to her via a bank. she doesnt have any account.
she wants to sell a bed tv dvd player etc. I'll take pics on Sat and post.
generally, I think giving cash when shes ready to leave for Bangkok is fine.
Mint got the money Hennings sister sent yesterday but after a long struggle. for reasons i cant go into, for Mint cash in hand is far preferable to sending money to her via a bank. she doesnt have any account.
she wants to sell a bed tv dvd player etc. I'll take pics on Sat and post.
generally, I think giving cash when shes ready to leave for Bangkok is fine.
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I can't think of a better place than Garage. Sounds like we'll meet around 7ish.Playboy wrote:When and where?cambod wrote:Andy and I are meeting up on Friday
I want to contribute.
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I think it makes sense to ask Mint how she would prefer to receive the money. She probably has a good sense of whether her neighborhood is dangerous or whether getting the bank/family/whatever involved is more risk for her! She's an adult and I think she can decide whether she'd prefer cash in Cambodia or a bank transfer in Thailand.
It sounds like Cambod is taking contributions via Paypal, Andy is taking contributions via bank transfer with ACLEDA and CAMPU, and jm is taking cash contributions. I can take ANZ contributions for anyone in Cambodia that would prefer to do it that way (might just be Hanno), and I'll deliver to jm/Andy/Cambod at Garage.
*Sorry, just saw that Andy clarified the cash vs bank issue
It sounds like Cambod is taking contributions via Paypal, Andy is taking contributions via bank transfer with ACLEDA and CAMPU, and jm is taking cash contributions. I can take ANZ contributions for anyone in Cambodia that would prefer to do it that way (might just be Hanno), and I'll deliver to jm/Andy/Cambod at Garage.
*Sorry, just saw that Andy clarified the cash vs bank issue
I gotta say, it's the measure of the man, to see his friends step up so fast and in such numbers.
I believe he's left more than a few good ones behind to carry on.
I believe he's left more than a few good ones behind to carry on.
I've got to back Gasser on this comment.Gasser wrote:I gotta say, it's the measure of the man, to see his friends step up so fast and in such numbers.
I believe he's left more than a few good ones behind to carry on.
If you look at the posts of condolences on K440 and several other sites he was a member of you will soon realise that Henning impacted 100's if not 1,000's of people in a very positive way.
He had nearly 24,000 posts on TT, and the common theme was offering assistance and information.
He could go to any part of Asia and be welcomed with warmth and friendship.
If when my time comes to pass away I got 1/100th of the accolades Henning has received I'd believe my life well spent.
I refuse to go out with nothing more than a whimper followed by a small farting sound and a shit stain on my bed sheets..
Just thought I'd share that with you.
Just thought I'd share that with you.
Playboy wrote:When and where?cambod wrote:Andy and I are meeting up on Friday
I want to contribute.
andyinasia wrote:danny and I will be at Garage c.7.30 Friday.
Mint got the money Hennings sister sent yesterday but after a long struggle. for reasons i cant go into, for Mint cash in hand is far preferable to sending money to her via a bank. she doesnt have any account.
she wants to sell a bed tv dvd player etc. I'll take pics on Sat and post.
generally, I think giving cash when shes ready to leave for Bangkok is fine.
Yeah, giving her cash-in-hand seems fine to me. I'm guessing thousands of Cambodians and Thais safely make that trip with their life's savings on them every day.giblet wrote:I think it makes sense to ask Mint how she would prefer to receive the money. She probably has a good sense of whether her neighborhood is dangerous or whether getting the bank/family/whatever involved is more risk for her! She's an adult and I think she can decide whether she'd prefer cash in Cambodia or a bank transfer in Thailand.
It sounds like Cambod is taking contributions via Paypal, Andy is taking contributions via bank transfer with ACLEDA and CAMPU, and jm is taking cash contributions. I can take ANZ contributions for anyone in Cambodia that would prefer to do it that way (might just be Hanno), and I'll deliver to jm/Andy/Cambod at Garage.
*Sorry, just saw that Andy clarified the cash vs bank issue
Ok, see you all 2moro. Goodnite.
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We went to visit Mint today. She's doing as well as can be expected. She's concerned that flooding in Thailand might delay her departure and she'll have to vacate tge house. She can't fly due to her luggage. She'll be rejoining her family; also, she has health issues herself and will get better care, on the 30 baht medical scheme in Thailand.
It will take me 3 or 4 days to get photos up, but she wants to sell a bed, fridge, TV and DVD player, all quite ild, plus an aircon unit and Henning's 3 very nice tailored suits. She'll accept any offers.
She doesn't have a bank account in Thailand and might have problems opening one. She'd much rather people would give her cash to take with her. She's extremely moved and grateful for all the love and support from you guys.
It will take me 3 or 4 days to get photos up, but she wants to sell a bed, fridge, TV and DVD player, all quite ild, plus an aircon unit and Henning's 3 very nice tailored suits. She'll accept any offers.
She doesn't have a bank account in Thailand and might have problems opening one. She'd much rather people would give her cash to take with her. She's extremely moved and grateful for all the love and support from you guys.
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Would love to chip in but currently in a dire situation. The wife asked me to pass her condolence. A great man he is.
Everyone bow down and pay extreme homage to his Majesty flying chicken.
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Shoot, I did not look in this topic for some time. Would like to donate some money but don't have any bank account here. Can I drop by at Garage any time? What is jm's reallife name?
I did not know mr Wessel had a Thai wife. My wife is Thai and she has more family-members here as well (all from Surin). If we can translate or provide support in any way please PM and I pass it on.
Where does Mint need to go in Thailand and how much she has to bring? We have some other Thai connections that drive up to I-saarn on a regular schedule. Other destinations I will have to check.
Hopefully she can return home soon and receive the support of her family. I can only imagine how she must feel now.
I did not know mr Wessel had a Thai wife. My wife is Thai and she has more family-members here as well (all from Surin). If we can translate or provide support in any way please PM and I pass it on.
Where does Mint need to go in Thailand and how much she has to bring? We have some other Thai connections that drive up to I-saarn on a regular schedule. Other destinations I will have to check.
Hopefully she can return home soon and receive the support of her family. I can only imagine how she must feel now.
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