Picture: Sophon Cable TV

 

Police arrested 25 foreigners and 3 Thais on suspicion of breaching COVID-19 restrictions after raiding a private birthday party in Pattaya on Sunday.

 

Around 50 officers from Banglamung police station raided two adjacent villas in Soi Boonsampan 11/1, Nong Prue, at around 11.50pm following complaints from neighbours about loud music and noise coming from the property.

 

Police said a total of 28 people were in the villas, 11 men and 17 women, including 13 Filipinos, 6 Russians, 3 Thais, 2 French and British, Canadian, Albanian and Cambodian nationals.

 

Sophon reported the gathering was being held for the birthday of a Filippino English teacher.

 

Those attending told police they did not believe they were doing anything wrong as the party was a private event. 

 

Picture: Sophon Cable TV

 

All were arrested and taken to Nong Prue police station where they were charged with violating the most recent order under the Communicable Disease Act  which prohibits gatherings due to COVID-19.

 

The news comes as Thai police last week said they would be stepping up enforcement of COVID-19-related public health orders, taking particular aim at private parties and social gatherings.

 

Police forces in so-called ‘red zones’ said they would crackdown on gatherings in order to curb further spread of the virus.

 

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Gatherings for 30 people were allowed IMO. Do they arrest all thai people too if they are in a restaurant  or pub /bar?? Or is it only if there are foreigners involved? 

These idiots just arrested the Village People rehearsing their new song!

 

(13 Filipinos, 6 Russians, 3 Thais, 2 French and British, Canadian, Albanian and Cambodian nationals).

5 minutes ago, webfact said:

All were arrested and taken to Nong Prue police station where they were charged with violating the most recent order under the Communicable Disease Act  which prohibits gatherings due to COVID-19.

 

and this is were is all gets rather murky with

 

Police officers in Pattaya now in quarantine and fellow officers now out mixing with the public knowing they have been in contact with people infected or have been in buildings where virus has been spreading, they are now breaking their own rules 

 

Anyone now feel comfortable having close contact with cops in pattaya - I certainly don't 

1 minute ago, Brunolem said:

Thèse idiots just arrested the Village People rehearsing their new song!

No they were at a private house, not the YMCA????

I read somewhere that private events of less than 50 people are permissible. 

 

Also, didn’t the ‘Covid-19’ restrictions officially start today? (Monday).

 

 

 

Just now, smedly said:

 

and this is were is all gets rather murky with

 

Police officers in Pattaya now in quarantine and fellow officers now out mixing with the public knowing they have been in contact with people infected or have been in buildings where virus has been spreading, they are now breaking their own rules 

 

Anyone now feel comfortable having close contact with cops in pattaya - I certainly don't 

It would be safer for all if the RTP were all quarantined.

 

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Sophon reported the gathering was being held for the birthday of a Filippino English teacher.

 

You have to believe it was that loud karaoke machine they blew the lid off of this crew of reveling miscreants. Yet another sad tale of foreigners deliberately flouting  pandemic procedures and endangering the happy people here in This Land Of Smiles. 

 

28 is a lot of people. Is there a limit number? Like less than 15 or 10?

The Russians were exposed to Chernobyl, nothing can harm them. Da da da, aha aha aha.

4 minutes ago, smedly said:

 

 

 

Anyone now feel comfortable having close contact with cops in pattaya - I certainly don't 

Never did in the past so no change there

10 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

Gatherings for 30 people were allowed IMO. Do they arrest all thai people too if they are in a restaurant  or pub /bar?? Or is it only if there are foreigners involved? 

Pubs bars are closed.

Parties involve drinking and prolonged probably maskless close contact between mixed groups.

Extremely high risk.

Restaurants are moderate risk when indoors and arguably should also be closed.

Will those arrested be deported?

Just now, Excel said:

It would be safer for all if the RTP were all quarantined.

going strictly by the rules that is exactly what should happen

 

people are being arrested for knowingly mixing with the public after being in close contact with people who have been infected or in a location were where the virus has been present - that is exactly what the police are doing in Pattaya  

Just now, kevin612 said:

28 is a lot of people. Is there a limit number? Like less than 15 or 10?

 

In Bangkok (Red area) there is a limit on gatherings of ‘friend / family’ of 20 people.

 

I did read previous that there were higher limits in other areas, however, finding clear and concise information motion is difficult, especially when the local mayor of governors have been given authority to set their own regulations. 

 

 

Regardless, a gathering of +/- 30 people is a little silly and careless given the current situation, but I can’t help but wonder if the ‘outrage’ is due to these being foreigners. 

 

The key question remains, did they break any laws or local regulations?

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Pubs bars are closed.

Parties involve drinking and prolonged probably maskless close contact between mixed groups.

Extremely high risk.

Restaurants are moderate risk when indoors and arguably should also be closed.

Will those arrested be deported?

 

While they may have acted foolishly, did they break a law ????

 

Where is that law ?? It would be good to see a link which highlights the limits / regulation for Chonburi. 

 

 

Additionally: Why are some foreigner’s so quick to wish for the deportation of other foreigners???

 

 

 

7 minutes ago, spiekerjozef said:

The Russians were exposed to Chernobyl, nothing can harm them. Da da da, aha aha aha.

Anniversary of that disaster is today, 26th, in 1986.

5 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

While they may have acted foolishly, did they break a law ????

 

Where is that law ?? It would be good to see a link which highlights the limits / regulation for Chonburi. 

 

 

Additionally: Why are some foreigner’s so quick to wish for the deportation of other foreigners???

 

 

 

Back off dude.

I asked a question.

I never said I wished that.

OK?

It's a fair question that you asked  if they actually did violate a law.

People shouldn't be arrested if they didn't. 

On the question of foreigners being irresponsible during this pandemic, it's worth noting that's its human nature to scapegoat others during times of crisis. That happens even when the others are totally innocent. But please don't freaking ask for it!

2 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

3 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

While they may have acted foolishly, did they break a law ????

 

Where is that law ?? It would be good to see a link which highlights the limits / regulation for Chonburi. 

 

 

Additionally: Why are some foreigner’s so quick to wish for the deportation of other foreigners???

 

 

 

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Back off dude.

I asked a question.

I never said I wished that.

OK?

It's a fair question if they broke a law.

 

Fair enough, I see it as a common theme when a foreigner does something wrong, there is always a poster or posters calling for their deportation. You didn’t call for their deportation, but still......  why even mention it ?

 

Any link to the Emergency Degree regulations for Pattaya ??? I can’t find anything, a list of regulations etc... the information for Bangkok is fairly clear, but not for Pattaya.

 

 

These idiots will never learn until it's too late. 
What an absolutely irresponsible bunch of morons

31 minutes ago, webfact said:

Around 50 officers from Banglamung police station raided two adjacent villas in Soi Boonsampan

So there was a bigger gathering of over 50 Police Officers!  Surely if a gathering of 28 is illegal, over 50 must also be illegal!

Also... looking at the photo on the report, this looks like more than a private house... 

 

 

 

6 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

In Bangkok (Red area) there is a limit on gatherings of ‘friend / family’ of 20 people.

 

I did read previous that there were higher limits in other areas, however, finding clear and concise information motion is difficult, especially when the local mayor of governors have been given authority to set their own regulations. 

 

Regardless, a gathering of +/- 30 people is a little silly and careless given the current situation, but I can’t help but wonder if the ‘outrage’ is due to these being foreigners. 

 

The key question remains, did they break any laws or local regulations?

 

 

Neighbours called because of loud music and noise 11.50pm so yes. 

 

Common sense would tell anyone with half a brain that gatherings of any kind at this time are dangerous! The perps were charged..............wear it!

5 minutes ago, grandpa said:

So there was a bigger gathering of over 50 Police Officers!  Surely if a gathering of 28 is illegal, over 50 must also be illegal!

 

That was a stupid statement...

I am surprised how many accepted an invitation?

 

Idiots.

 

 

20 minutes ago, spiekerjozef said:

The Russians were exposed to Chernobyl, nothing can harm them. Da da da, aha aha aha.

 

Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine...

Just now, MikeyIdea said:

 

Neighbours called because of loud music and noise 11.50pm so yes. 

 

 

What law ??

 

Is there a decibel limit ?... is there a time after which music outside is considered disturbing the peace ?

 

And, since when did the police care about anyone having a party in a private house ?

 

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I have no sympathy for people who are going to have a loud party and disturb neighbours. I certainly have no sympathy for a group of 28 people gathering during an epidemic and serious 3rd wave outbreak. 

 

BUT....  what laws have been broken ???? All I can read is they were arrested for breaking the laws under emergency decree - what are they???  because the Emergency decree has been in place for over a year, the laws have been modified - So what are those regulations for Chonburi - right now??? where is the list of those regulations ??

 

 

People will want to know: IF a family remain in a ‘bubble’ with another family, can they have that family over for a BBQ ??? etc...    is that breaking the law ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Fair enough, I see it as a common theme when a foreigner does something wrong, there is always a poster or posters calling for their deportation. You didn’t call for their deportation, but still......  why even mention it ?

 

Any link to the Emergency Degree regulations for Pattaya ??? I can’t find anything, a list of regulations etc... the information for Bangkok is fairly clear, but not for Pattaya.

 

 

 

This might help.

https://thepattayanews.com/2021/04/17/chonburi-province-releases-provincial-orders-lots-of-additional-covid-19-closures-and-restrictions-implemented-starting-april-18th-2021/

 

While the limit for 'events' appears to be 50, I guess that this, at a stretch, may fall under the general 'entertainment' ban. Who knows?

20 minutes ago, PatOngo said:

Common sense would tell anyone with half a brain that gatherings of any kind at this time are dangerous! The perps were charged..............wear it!

You can't fix stupid.