News Forum - Foreign women begging in Pattaya raise concerns over enforcement

[Thaiger]

Foreign women accompanied by young children were witnessed begging on the bustling streets of Pattaya, reigniting concerns about the city’s reputation and the effectiveness of law enforcement. These women, previously apprehended and deported for similar offences, were observed once again soliciting donations from passersby, highlighting a persistent issue that locals believe requires more stringent measures. … …

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[Fanta]

I’m in two minds about this. Yes they are foreigners breaking the law and using children as props. But they are women, dirt poor and their life is struggle as their live hand to mouth. I give some money without asking to see their Thai passport.  So sue me

[Manu]

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This situation has sparked discussions among locals who worry that such scenes are damaging Pattaya’s status as a premier tourist destination.

That's right, it is not prostitution, often underage, drug dealers and addicts, crooks of all sorts, hustlers, the huge amount of extremely drunk people night after night, etc...etc... that is damaging this "premier tourist destination". Apparently it is foreign poverty, unaceptable in that heaven of peace and vertue that is Pattaya. Hide this handful of very poor Cambodian people that is shadowing the respectable scenes behind them.

[23RD]

3 hours ago, Fanta said:

I’m in two minds about this. Yes they are foreigners breaking the law and using children as props. But they are women, dirt poor and their life is struggle as their live hand to mouth. I give some money without asking to see their Thai passport.  So sue me

Agreed with most of that Fanta Bud but I see it on a  daily basis when they're handlers come past on a bike every  30 minutes  to pickup their takings if Folk would stop giving they'd stop coming. 

Mean while the Afghani/Pakistani drug dealers are still harassing Tourists and Expats (not me though) in the same areas where these Cambodian and Burmese beggars are located with zero consequences. 

[Khunmark]

Damage the reputation of Pattaya. Is that even possible?

[ChrisS]

It is a lucrative business, sadly not for them mostly but for their 'handlers' and the people who traffic them.