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Generally, for Thai beggars, almost all of which are not from Pattaya and originally from Issan in the Northeast of Thailand, the Protection Center and local Chonburi officials offer the homeless a free bus ticket to go back home, where some, but not all, still have family.

A few homeless people do take up this offer but many others do not. After all, Pattaya, with its large tourist numbers, beaches, and comfortable environment (well, except for the seasonal air pollution but that’s a whole other topic) is certainly preferable to remote rural villages. It’s relatively easy for homeless people to beg for cash in Pattaya from tourists and when low on funds eat at local temples or get assistance from various charities.

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