Twelve Thai and foreign beggars were arrested during a police operation to purge Bangkok of beggars on Thursday night. One Thai beggar was found to be carrying more than 300,000 baht in cash and to have about one million baht in her bank account.
Tourist Police and Pattaya Police Arrest Foreign Beggar Gang, Plan to Deport Them
Immigration officers, Lumpini police and human security and social welfare officials were dispatched to inspect Bangkok’s economic areas on Sukhumvit Road from Asok intersection to Nana area on Thursday night following complaints that many beggars were rampant along this route, tarnishing the country’s tourism image.
Full story: Bangkok Post
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