Pushy Beggars, in Thailand???? I have been here since February 2019 and so far I haven't come across one beggar. I also hitchhiked all over Thailand back in the 1960s and never once crossed paths with any beggars. On the other hand, San Francisco, which is my hometown, is full of pushy and sometimes aggressive and dangerous beggars. Bottom-line, I'm very happy living here in Thailand. The people here are very polite and friendly and I can walk anywhere without the need to be continually on guard.