rooster59 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Foreigners caught on Pattaya beach face year in jail or heavy fines, says police chief Image: Sophon Cable TV The chief of police in Pattaya has said that both Thais and foreigners were among people arrested for violating the ban on congregating at the beach, in contravention of the Chonburi governor's order. Since the 2nd of April Pol Col Khemmarin Phitsamai said that 23 people have been arrested and processed. Some have received jail terms from the court without suspension (meaning they are serving time). He did not say if foreigners were among this group but they were among the 23 arrests. The maximum fine is one year in jail and/or a fine of 100,000 baht. Chief Khemmarin said that most of the arrests were people in drinking groups at the beach at sunset. Others will face charges for defying the curfew for which the jail time is 2 years but fine only 40,000 baht. Khemmarin told Sophon Cable TV that Pattaya was a beautiful, environmental place but the public had to understand that we are in the grip of a pandemic. So there are rules to follow. He called for self-disciple and social responsibility to enable Pattaya to get through the crisis as quickly as possible. Source: Sophon Cable TV -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-04-25 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Just1Voice Posted April 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2020 So, ONLY the farang face jail & fines? 7 3 3 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sungod Posted April 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2020 'Khemmarin told Sophon Cable TV that Pattaya was a beautiful, environmental place but the public had to understand that we are in the grip of a pandemic. ' Well, I live here and have been known to defend the place from the Pattaya haters on more than 1 occasion, However cant defend that type of statement, Pattaya is great for many things but a beautiful environmental place is not at the top of my list! 15 2 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petermik Posted April 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2020 "beautiful environmental place"....I,ve heard Pattaya (my home btw) described in many different ways but this is a first 11 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Probably caning in the market square would set the example....I don't think so.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post anchadian Posted April 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) Why not include Thais in the title or are they exempt from jail and/or heavy fines? Edited April 25, 2020 by anchadian 9 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post actonion Posted April 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2020 Why "can't" you congregate at the beach, but you "can" at any Street Market in East Pattaya which is far more busy than the beach? especially the market in Soi Siam Country Club 14 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NCC1701A Posted April 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2020 15 minutes ago, rooster59 said: He called for self-disciple and social responsibility to enable Pattaya to get through the crisis as quickly as possible. wrong town for that. 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, sungod said: 'Khemmarin told Sophon Cable TV that Pattaya was a beautiful, environmental place but the public had to understand that we are in the grip of a pandemic. ' Well, I live here and have been known to defend the place from the Pattaya haters on more than 1 occasion, However cant defend that type of statement, Pattaya is great for many things but a beautiful environmental place is not at the top of my list! There are beaches and some nice parks, maybe they are referring to them Edited April 25, 2020 by scubascuba3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 23 minutes ago, rooster59 said: Pattaya was a beautiful, environmental place Struth! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bodga Posted April 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2020 13 minutes ago, actonion said: Why "can't" you congregate at the beach, but you "can" at any Street Market in East Pattaya which is far more busy than the beach? especially the market in Soi Siam Country Club Answer is stupidity in charge. 9 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bodga Posted April 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2020 24 minutes ago, rooster59 said: self-disciple Keep your God damn religion out of this???? 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbi1 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 21 minutes ago, Just1Voice said: So, ONLY the farang face jail & fines? Seems like it 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bbi1 Posted April 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2020 18 minutes ago, anchadian said: Why not include Thais in the title or are they exempt from jail and/or heavy fines? Thais are exempt 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Looks like plod are lining up Motogp style for a race in that top pic .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 7 hours ago, ThailandRyan said: Probably caning in the market square would set the example....I don't think so.... market,s shut..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fruit Trader Posted April 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2020 19 minutes ago, anchadian said: Why not include Thais in the title or are they exempt from jail and/or heavy fines? Then the title would not bait so well. The article in Thai from Sophon Cable mentions 23 people caught some of them foreigners. It does not mention penalising foreigners specifically. 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metropolitian Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 29 minutes ago, rooster59 said: Foreigners caught on Pattaya beach face year in jail or heavy fines, says police chief The chief of police in Pattaya has said that both Thais and foreigners were among people arrested for violating the ban on congregating at the beach, in contravention of the Chonburi governor's order. @rooster59 Make up the report, the title is misleading.. we won't happen Thais thinking they are exempt from this measurement. Change the title to ' All people caught...' or 'Thais and foreigners caught on Pattaya beach will face year...' Or are the Thais free to leave after being arrested? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unamazedloso Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 This is discrimination based on racism Its against the law. My ex girlfriends entire family are on the beach right now and everyday. Boogie boarding, fishing, etc... Oh, her husband is chinese? Guess thats ok. Any police listening to this, want details. Pm me???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunKenAP Posted April 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2020 Will you get the fine before or after being run over by police motorcycles on the "Pedestrain" walkway? 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shy coconut Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 31 minutes ago, Just1Voice said: So, ONLY the farang face jail & fines? Did you read the article or just the headline? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Word Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 33 minutes ago, Just1Voice said: So, ONLY the farang face jail & fines? No, that was not what was reported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Word Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 32 minutes ago, anchadian said: Why not include Thais in the title or are they exempt from jail and/or heavy fines? The article is addressed to foreigners also, who may not be aware of the restrictions. Thais are included in the article, the headline is not the article. No one who bothers to read the article could ever conclude that Thais are exempt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Word Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 21 minutes ago, bbi1 said: Seems like it No, it doesn't, nowhere was that reported. 20 minutes ago, bbi1 said: Thais are exempt No, they're not, nowhere was that reported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheGround Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Else, crime performed after dark has higher penalties vs daylight offenses. In this case, even native 'logic' contradict what is the norm. Crime during curfew hours should lead to higher fines, and longer jail time. I know, I think too mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith101 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) 28 minutes ago, bbi1 said: Seems like it This is ThaiVisa not PLAYBOY you need to read the articles not just look at the headlines The chief of police in Pattaya has said that both Thais and foreigners were among people arrested for violating the ban on congregating at the beach, in contravention of the Chonburi governor's order. Edited April 25, 2020 by keith101 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 They can jail me forever if I ever set foot on Pattaya beach again ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchadian Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Both Thais and foreigners caught on Pattaya beach face year in jail or heavy fines, says police chief. I'd be happy with that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchadian Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 14 minutes ago, keith101 said: This is ThaiVisa not PLAYBOY you need to read the articles not just look at the headlines The chief of police in Pattaya has said that both Thais and foreigners were among people arrested for violating the ban on congregating at the beach, in contravention of the Chonburi governor's order. Therefore, the subject title is misleading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil McCaverty Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 1 hour ago, actonion said: Why "can't" you congregate at the beach, but you "can" at any Street Market in East Pattaya which is far more busy than the beach? especially the market in Soi Siam Country Club Shhh.... leave my market alone. I would starve if that market closed. My wife is there as we speak buying me Khao pad gung and cha manao for my lunch. Some people just don't know when to keep their mouths shut. 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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