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776 beggars removed from Bangkok streets
BANGKOK - The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has revealed that 776 street beggars have been removed from the streets during the...
Social Development Ministry calls meeting on beggar control
BANGKOK - The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has called a meeting with related officials on its draft beggar control strategy for...
Beggars face arrest as new begging law comes into force July...
Starting on July 28, beggars will face arrests and deported to their countries if they are foreigners and, if they are Thais, they will...
Tourists in Pattaya urged not to give money to beggars
BANGKOK - Social Development and Human Security Minister Pol. Gen. Adul Saengsingkeaw visited Pattaya City to raised awareness about the 2016 Beggar Control Act,...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
Heavy rainfall hits Pattaya at night, flooding busy residential roads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya experienced heavy rainfall, leading to localized flooding in several areas at 9 PM on February 22. Residents in Soi Khao...
Theft on Hotel Way Out – Woman arrested for stealing ATM card from British...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police officials arrested 54-year-old Nang Kham Pakham at a restaurant near the entrance of Jomtien Soi 4, who was found to...
Police raid ‘Gang 38’ hideout in Pattaya, seize weapons after brawl and explosion incident
PATTAYA, Thailand – A police operation has led to the arrest of a 16-year-old boy and five other youths, following a violent clash between...
Shocking video captures Thai man chasing foreign tourist with knife in Jomtien, Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing video has gone viral on social media showing a terrifying encounter in Jomtien, Pattaya, where a Thai man, armed...