Pattaya sweeps streets of homeless to ‘clean’ up its act for tourists

[snoop1130]

 

Pattaya City officials took to the streets yesterday, October 7, in a bid to clear homeless hotspots and maintain the city’s pristine image for tourists. The sweep targeted key areas, including the Bali Hai overpass, the Thappraya junction on Pattaya Third Road, and Pattaya Second Road, where they encountered 10 homeless individuals.

 

The initiative, designed to keep Pattaya attractive to visitors while offering support to the homeless, resulted in mixed reactions. While four individuals agreed to receive help and were transferred to the Chon Buri Homeless Protection Centre, six others turned down the offer, a city official explained, reaffirming the city’s commitment to help.

 

“Assisting those in need is a crucial part of our responsibility.”

Under the Homeless Protection Act of 2014, the individuals who refused help were issued formal warnings, and their details were logged for future monitoring. This approach highlights the delicate balance between offering aid and enforcing order.

 

“This partnership allows us to provide effective aid and ensure a safe environment for both residents and visitors.”

 

Pattaya’s efforts to address homelessness serve a dual purpose—offering compassion while preserving the city’s image as a top-tier tourist destination. But with more than half of the individuals resisting assistance, authorities face an uphill battle in ensuring the streets remain both welcoming and safe.

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-10-08

 

 

[KannikaP]

7 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

where they encountered 10 homeless individuals.

Is that a FULL TEN, more than 9, less than 11 who are stopping tourists from visiting Pattaya?

[scubascuba3]

Kinda normal seeing homeless around town, years ago you used to see farang homeless on beach road

[Gobbler]

Interesting term: Sweeping.  It is the same as sweeping garbage and detritus from the streets. 

 

Meaning: Homeless are garbage.