News Forum - Pattaya police arrest 14 street beggars including nine kids

[Thaiger]

Pattaya police are cracking down on street beggars by arresting 14 just last night. The arrests come after many complaints from tourists and residents. The arrests were of migrant workers, nine of whom were aged two to six years old. Patikorn Sornchai, deputy commander of Chonguri Provincial Police, led the operation while Social Development and …

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[Pinetree]

This has been going on for years, often outside 7/11s or under over passes.  I often make a point of giving the kids some orange juice, water, sweets, fruit or ice cream, but no cash.  Of course, this often pisses off the so called 'Mother', who is only interested in money, often proving the point that the kid isn't hers.  You usually get a thank you and a wai from a real Mother.