A group of Pattaya authorities inspected a homeless community near the Bali Hai Pier on June 2nd.

 

The visit was in response to the public’s concerns regarding the presence of homeless individuals, which raised safety concerns for both local residents and tourists. Some tourists had reportedly demanded for authorities to remove the homeless entirely, saying it made Pattaya look bad, but city officials said the issue wasn’t as simple as this and such a move would violate human rights.

 

Upon inspection, authorities found that some individuals were actually employed but sought temporary shelter during their leisure time when they had no work. Preliminary discussions were held to better understand their situation. However, due to their human rights, authorities said they were unable to forcibly relocate them to different locations.

 

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/06/05/pattaya-authorities-inspect-homeless-community-near-bali-hai-pier/

 

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Human rights and Thailand? Whut?

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Some tourists had reportedly demanded for authorities to remove the homeless entirely, saying it made Pattaya look bad, but city officials said the issue wasn’t as simple as this and such a move would violate human rights.

So a tourist, who are here for a weak or so, stops their 'touristy' activities and go to the city's municipality to lodge a complaint regarding the homeless eye sore, what a load of nonsensical rubbish i have ever read.

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

However, due to their human rights, authorities said they were unable to forcibly relocate them to different locations.

How about seeing if there is a way to assist them in finding more suitable accommodation at their own free will. Human rights unaffected then. 

1 hour ago, ezzra said:

So a tourist, who are here for a weak or so, stops their 'touristy' activities and go to the city's municipality to lodge a complaint regarding the homeless eye sore, what a load of nonsensical rubbish i have ever read.

Possibly a Thai tourist over for the weekend in Koh Larn. Shame induced.

Why this sudden respect for human rights?

Wouldn't surprise me if some farangs are living there

That's bush mountain, let them live there, harming no one

4 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

That's bush mountain, let them live there, harming no one

I remember years ago, one could cheaply purchase sexual services from ladies living in the bush there.

12 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

I remember years ago, one could cheaply purchase sexual services from ladies living in the bush there.

still can, it's a well known area, as mentioned in the article some ladies don't live there they just go there to see friends \ business

Edited June 5, 20233 yr by scubascuba3

9 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

still can, it's a well known area, as mentioned in the article some ladies don't live there they just go there to see friends \ business

They still call em "bush babies" ?

7 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

They still call em "bush babies" ?

Probably do on the other forum

Can't imagine living rough on an open patch of land during this hot spell......

2 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

I remember years ago, one could cheaply purchase sexual services from ladies living in the bush there.

Ladies ? I guess what you dont know doesnt hurt you. 

 

Where is this ? there's not much bush near the pier 

Edited June 5, 20233 yr by Harsh Jones

1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said:

Probably do on the other forum

which one ?

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

However, due to their human rights, authorities said they were unable to forcibly relocate them to different locations.

Human right to live in your own garbage ?  So much for human rights of other to see a pleasant area ! Just move the bums on.

9 hours ago, JoseThailand said:

Human rights and Thailand? Whut?

Exactly, what was that bill the government recently tried to quash?

 

And it took  a bus load of authorities to do it????

6 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Can't imagine living rough on an open patch of land during this hot spell......

they have trees and shacks so plenty of shade, some live under the flyover

17 hours ago, JoseThailand said:

Human rights and Thailand? Whut?

It's the latest 'buzz' doing the rounds. Give it a few days and  it will be forgotten

Used to go to "Bush Mountain" quite a lot. Thais with "lodging problems" stay there. An open minded Farang, bringing along a sixpack is welcome. Many a good afternoon chat comes to mind. Mostly good Thai folks, just not benefitting much from the Tourist Circus.

Of course, there can be had more than "friendly chats" on Bush Mountain. Considering the fact, that Hostess Services have far outpaced the national inflation rate, "Bush Mountain" might come in handy for "frugal" Pattaya visitors, seeking a relaxed afternoon athmosphere, combined with the possibility of further reasonably priced entertainment.

17 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

they have trees and shacks so plenty of shade, some live under the flyover

Yeah we seem to get that at the flyover near me, Hwy 36.... what starts out as an odd bod often grows each few days until there is a right collection of junk under there. Not sure if they move on, or are moved on, but then one day no people, no junk.  Can't imagine it is cool under all that concrete.....

On 6/7/2023 at 8:34 AM, jacko45k said:

Yeah we seem to get that at the flyover near me, Hwy 36.... what starts out as an odd bod often grows each few days until there is a right collection of junk under there. Not sure if they move on, or are moved on, but then one day no people, no junk.  Can't imagine it is cool under all that concrete.....

They do collect a lot of rubbish. Good on them for finding shelter but when they turn it into a rubbish dump can look pretty bad.