Homeless German man in Hougang surviving on welfare; used to make S$12,000 a month

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Singapore – A homeless German man was spotted at Block 106 Hougang Avenue 1. He revealed that he was surviving on welfare and help from kindhearted strangers after his marriage ended and he left his job.

The story of a 49-year-old Thomas who came from Karlstadt, Germany, was featured in Chinese newspaperMr Thomas arrived in Singapore 10 years ago. He started a family and became a Singapore Permanent Resident.

Mr Thomas left their Hougang flat and moved in with a friend. He moved out during the Covid-19 pandemic and has been sleeping rough on the streets since then, reportedHe told the publication that he has been dependent on donations for almost a year and found shelter in parks and other places. For his food, Mr Thomas would rely on kindhearted strangers and the nearby Man Fut Tong Lin Chee Cheng Sia Temple.

Mr Thomas revealed that he did not have his passport, nor could he remember his bank account PIN. He was also too embarrassed to seek help from his relatives back home.

 

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