Phuket officials to patrol Rawai pier to check for begging sea gypsy kids

Shela Riva

 

Rawai Mayot Mr Aroom Solos during the inspection of Rawai Pier yesterday (June 21). Photo: Shela Riva

 

PHUKET: -- The Mayor of Rawai Mr Aroon Solos has confirmed that with effect from today (June 22) there will at least be one official allocated to patrol the area at and around Rawai pier to check for begging sea gypsy children.

 

The confirmation came following Mayor Aroon holding a meeting at his office at the Rawai Sub- district Administration Organisation at 10am yesterday (June 21) aimed at tackling the issue of begging sea gypsy children.

 

Present at the meeting were Superintendent of Chalong Police Station Lt Col Pratuang Ruangthong, Village headman of Rawai Moo 2 Mr Jarung Thaojan, Rawai Deputy Mayors Nikorn Foosaksomboon and Teeraphong Taodang, police officers and Rawai municipalilty officials.

 

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Phuket officials to patrol Rawai pier to collect commission from begging sea gypsy kids

Good for some people to know.

If you can not collect enough at Kao San Road and surrounding area, you can

always go to Rawai pier. As long as you're not a Sea Gypsy.