webfact Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Bangkok Foundation and Pattaya Police round-up illegal foreign beggarsPATTAYA: -- Pattaya Police, in conjunction with the Mirror Foundation from Bangkok, conducted an operation on Sunday to remove Cambodian street beggars from the streets of Pattaya.The Foundation, an NGO which specializes in urban problems, received a number of complaints from Thai citizens who are concerned at the high level of foreign street beggars in Pattaya, many of them being children.The operation resulted in the detention of 14 Cambodians consisting of 8 adults and 6 children ranging in age from 10 months old to 16 years old. A total of 2,885 Baht in cash was also seized from the beggars, who all possessed no passports.It was determined they would be brought into Thailand through a border crossing in Sa-Keo Province, which is known to be a popular entry point for Cambodians who are normally brought over to Thailand by Thai agents.Source: http://pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/211271/bangkok-foundation-and-pattaya-police-round-up-illegal-foreign-beggars/-- Pattaya One 2015-08-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 (edited) Illegal foreign beggars? What...as opposed to the legal ones? Once more the misguided attention is on symptoms as opposed to the disease. They can 'round up' all the foreign beggars they want but they'll be replaced tomorrow. How about rounding up the so-called agents who are behind this obscene traffic and shameful business? Edited August 10, 2015 by Hayduke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toknarok Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Yes, why no mention of any attempt to apprehend the human traffickers and gang members organising these beggars. Arresting the beggars is simply bandaiding. No wonder Thailand remains on tier 3 of the US report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKnave Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Begging is on the Protected Occupation list. No WP, no B visa, you're pinched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 How about fast track work permits for this time honored occupation? Police really do have law of the jungle mentality: go after the weak and defenseless, ignore the strong and connected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammygood Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 scams & robberies happening next to police station , no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred Kubasa Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Considering the number of " illegals" from many countries, rounded up every week, everywhere in Thailand, one can wonder why Thailand has any, borders or airport immigration at all ? Another exercise in futility. They don't appear to be stopping anyone until after they commit their alleged crimes. Not at all surprised that immigration and police have the same leaders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorn Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Yes, why no mention of any attempt to apprehend the human traffickers and gang members organising these beggars. Arresting the beggars is simply bandaiding. No wonder Thailand remains on tier 3 of the US report. Probably because they fear/know that finding out who the agents are bribing to carry on their trafficking would cause some embarrassment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbear Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Give it a week and they will be rounding up the ladyboys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinBangkok Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 They should put the 10 month old in jail for at least 10 years for intentionally violating Thai immigrations laws. They will teach them. What a pathetic comment ! If this is the best you can do then keep well away from a keyboard. You ever heard of sarcasm glasswort? By your comment it seems it is above you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmodeus Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 "A total of 2,885 Baht in cash was also seized from the beggars", presumably by the Police. How very brave, generous and thoughtful of those charitable Bangkok Police to relieve those poor Cambodian beggars of their miserable earnings... I feel like vomiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Troll and bickering posts removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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