Seven Thai individuals manipulated young children and those with disabilities to win their love.
PUBLISHED: 14 Perhaps 2025 at 14: 09
A group of foreign citizens have been detained by the CHON BURI immigration authorities in Pattaya after being accused of attempting to extort money from visitors using children and people with disabilities.
In response to common problems from residents and visitors concerned about the hotel city’s reputation, Chon Buri Immigration conducted the procedure on Tuesday.
( Photo: Chaiyot Pupattanapong )
Police officers posing as travellers walked through tourist spots and common regions, where they found many people with young children or people with physical disabilities while requesting money from them.
Seven people, all Thai immigrants, five women and two men, were taken into custody. Eight young women, ages three to 10, are also discovered, according to legend, who were used to arouse pity from passing by.
( Photo: Chaiyot Pupattanapong )
According to reports, the suspects reportedly told authorities that they had been begging in touristy places for 300 to 500 Baht. They claimed to have cohabitated in occupied apartments in the Chon Buri district’s Si Racha, and that they had traveled to Pattaya by local bus.
Some claimed to have been living in Thailand for more than ten years and that their children were now enrolled in nearby universities.
All of the defendants were taken to the Pattaya police station for running. They were told they may face legal action before being deported.
( Photo: Chaiyot Pupattanapong )