Popeye Passed Away Today

[RussellB]

No sure if this is the correct place, But I think alot of people know of "Popeye" or Douglas Thomas. I am afraid he died this morning. I am one of his friends and very sad to see him leave this world.

R.I.P Popeye.

[Galee]

Sad news indeed. Popeye was one of Udons nice characters. RIP Popeye.

[stattointhailand]

A very sad loss to the Udon expat community. One of the few farang that seemed to be liked as much by the Thai's as by his fellow farang. The memories you leaves behind will ensure you will never be forgotton. RIP Popeye

[Philip101]

I had known Popeye for 5 years, he has been wrteing a autobiography about his life for 3 years and he said he would be finished about a month ago...

I will miss you popeye....We spoke only 2 weeks ago i just wish i could of said goodbye....you where the grandad i never had.

RIP

Philip

Funeral tommowow at 1pm

[merchant seaman]

Will surely be missed. Was without a doubt one of the nicest expats in Udon. Was always kind to all. RIP.
MS

[Khun Paul]

YEP FUNERAL TOMORROW AT 1300 HRS
THE Wat in Nongnakham.

[JimboPSM]

Popeye was undoubtedly one of the most popular westerners in Udon.

While he certainly lived life to the full he was also one of the most helpful and unselfish expats that I have come across on my travels.

Although his language was frequently colourful (and would be considered by many today to be politically incorrect) when coming from him it was neither nasty nor malicious; there were no airs or graces with Popeye, you got exactly what you saw (and heard).

I will miss his company when I return to Udon.

RIP Popeye, you brought happiness to many.

[Khun Paul]

Nice quiet funeral attended by many simple with few trappings. It rained and I bet the old boy was smiling about that.

RIP Popeye.

[merchant seaman]

knowing popeye it wasn't rain he was sending down but was laughing for sure. Sorry I wasn't there to attend. Left Wednesday morning, back to the ship

[dill]

wow i am shocked to hear this as he was a great bloke to talk to