Thailand is not a 3rd world country, (YES, by the way they treat their own people), It is officially a Emerging Country, and so it should create better living conditions, where it is necessary. I fully agree with your comment.
"Police Clamp Down on Prostitution to Protect Pattaya’s Image".
On the contrary, with these methods, Pattaya will lose its image and there will probably be hardly any visitors, the lights will go out in Pattaya!