Feb 2, 2024
Crackdown on Illegal Begging in Thailand Leads to Shocking Discovery
Authorities in Chon Buri province conducted a crackdown on illegal begging in Pattaya, uncovering an illegal Cambodian beggars’ ring. The group of 11 individuals, including women and children, had entered Thailand through covert routes and targeted tourist spots to solicit money, raking in an estimated daily income of 1,000 baht. They now face preliminary charges for illegal entry and violating the Begging Control Act.