Cambodian beggars rounded up

Illegal Immigrants

Pattaya People

In their effort to crack down on the influx of unwanted beggars on the streets of Pattaya that continuously pester tourists, especially along Beach Road and Walking Street; Tourist Police are now vigorously rounding up these unfortunate people. They are brought back to the station to register and be warned. However, on the evening of the 2nd March, the new Inspector Police Lieutenant Colonel Aroon Promphun and his team came across a number of Cambodian beggars, including young children, who had entered the kingdom illegally. A report was made on each person; they will then be transferred to Immigration prior to deportation back to Cambodia.

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