Nightclub goers tested positive for drugs in Pattaya entertainment venue crackdown, passport inspections for foreigners to continue

[webfact]

 

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Pattaya – Four nightclub goers tested positive for drugs in a Pattaya entertainment venue crackdown.

 

More than 50 officers led by Major General Nantawut Suwanlaong, Acting head of the Chonburi Provincial Police randomly inspected entertainment venues in Pattaya to check for the current seven major rules which are:

1. No allowing underage users below 20 to enter bar and entertainment venues.

2. No selling alcohol to underage users below 20 in any venues including restaurants.

3. Entertainment venues must be shut and all customers gone by legal closing times, currently between midnight to 2AM depending on zone.

4. Selling alcohol over the legal time is prohibited at all venues.

5. Allowing weapons and illegal drugs into entertainment venues is prohibited

6. Allowing human trafficking in entertainment venues is prohibited.

6 Allowing illegal gambling in any venue is prohibited.

Major General Nantawut told the Pattaya News that they first inspected ‘New Season’ on Pattaya Third Road where lots of Thais and foreigners were drinking. Some of the foreigners were unable to present their passports and they were taken to the Pattaya Police Station for questioning.

 

Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/19/nightclub-goers-tested-positive-for-drugs-in-pattaya-entertainment-venue-crackdown-passport-inspections-for-foreigners-to-continue/

 

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[HuskerDo2]

WHAT? The police actually tested people for drugs? A pee test I hope and not a blood test.

 

"5. Allowing weapons and illegal drugs into entertainment venues is prohibited"..... I would have assumed they meant to not allow people to carry drugs into the venue. It sounds like if they have drugs in their system already the venue is supposedly breaking the "rules". So I guess these days a person has to show their ID and then pee in a cup to be allowed in. 

[ukrules]

23 minutes ago, webfact said:

Some of the foreigners were unable to present their passports and they were taken to the Pattaya Police Station for questioning.

It's going to be a fun high season.

[webfact]

Pattaya police raid two nightclubs, nightly raids to continue
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya —  Pattaya police on Sunday raided two nightclubs in Pattaya, noting that at least one had a license discrepancy but stating no other issues were found. This is part of a daily campaign cracking down on nightlife for what police say are security and safety reasons.

 

Pattaya police led by Pol. Maj. Gen. Nuntawut Suwanlaong, acting Commander-in-Chief of Chonburi Provincial Police, continued an intense, regular inspection of entertainment venues early this morning, November 20th, to prevent illegal activities.

 

Pol. Maj. Gen. Nuntawut revealed to The Pattaya News that he randomly searched two nightspots including Fin Up located in Soi Buakhao, Pattaya, Chonburi, where many pubgoers both domestic and foreign alike were drinking inside.

 

Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/20/pattaya-police-raid-two-nightclubs-nightly-raids-to-continue/

 

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[spidermike007]

I would never carry my passport. Except when going to immigration, leaving the country, or the rare visit to the bank when it is required. 

 

Here is a color copy of my passport. Please go away now. You are making a nuisance of yourself, officer. 

[cnx101]

12 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

I would never carry my passport. Except when going to immigration, leaving the country, or the rare visit to the bank when it is required. 

 

Here is a color copy of my passport. Please go away now. You are making a nuisance of yourself, officer. 

Same big problem if you lose it or get it stolen easier to have problem with the police 

[mjakob007]

The Japanese's worry about visiting thailand may not be unfounded. 

walk around on certain streets, passively inhale and get tested positive..

 

 

[bob smith]

great advertisement for potential holidaymakers this high season. "come to Thailand, where you will be treated as a potential criminal the minute you step foot off the plane. oh, and don't forget to leave a big tip before you leave."

 

the morons in charge haven't got a bleedin' clue!!

[Jerno]

Yes, I always take my passport when out drinking and clubbing.  Sheesh! 

[jacko45k]

2 minutes ago, bob smith said:

great advertisement to potential holidaymakers this season. come to thailand, where you will be treated as a criminal the minute you step foot off the plane. oh, and dont forget to leave a big tip when you leave.

 

morons havent got a bleedin clue!!

I suspect very few foreign tourists were in the mix of the places raided. 

[sikishrory]

Crying poor us for 3 years when we were all gone and their businesses all closed down.

Now we're back and they haven't learned anything.

[bob smith]

7 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

I suspect very few foreign tourists were in the mix of the places raided. 

the following excerpt from the article above would suggest otherwise:

 

" Some of the foreigners were unable to present their passports and they were taken to the Pattaya Police Station for questioning."

[bob smith]

2 minutes ago, sikishrory said:

Crying poor us for 3 years when we were all gone and their businesses all closed down.

Now we're back and they haven't learned anything.

they never do mate.

you can lead a horse to water.....

[jacko45k]

Just now, bob smith said:

the following excerpt from the article above would suggest otherwise:

 

" Some of the foreigners were unable to present their passports and they were taken to the Pattaya Police Station for questioning."

I did not say none....so how many is that then? They appear to be venues the Thais like to use.

[RichardColeman]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

noting that at least one had a license discrepancy but stating no other issues were found

I am sure that this 'misunderstanding' was dealt with 'amicably' for both parties, though financially less amicable for one !

[bob smith]

2 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

I did not say none....so how many is that then? They appear to be venues the Thais like to use.

what does it matter if it is 1 or 101?

the police are once again being far too heavy handed and putting people off coming here by their tough guy approach. who wants to holiday in a police state??

 

I know I wouldnt.

[Olmate]

3 minutes ago, bob smith said:

the following excerpt from the article above would suggest otherwise:

 

" Some of the foreigners were unable to present their passports and they were taken to the Pattaya Police Station for questioning."

Same report states Finup is on SoiBukow.. Its wrong..Its Third Rd.

[jacko45k]

1 minute ago, bob smith said:

what does it matter if it is 1 or 101?

the police are once again being far too heavy handed and putting people off coming here by their tough guy approach. who wants to holiday in a police state??

 

I know I wouldnt.

I am trying to highlight that this is not about the police selecting foreigners in this case, which is something many complain about here. A Thai filled 'disco' gets raided, could I care? I bet the airport is busy tomorrow..... 

[PeachCH]

The right steps in the right directions. 

[mikebell]

Pattaya Plod are being outmuscled by a new kid on the block.

[kingstonkid]

Why do people have this feeling that the Thai government is only looking at ways to upset tourists.  I bet these same people feel the world is out to get them

[cheapcanuck]

If they are asking for passports in bars/clubs I'll be in trouble.

[Lemsta69]

1 minute ago, kingstonkid said:

Why do people have this feeling that the Thai government is only looking at ways to upset tourists.  I bet these same people feel the world is out to get them

Tourists don't even know this place exists mate. As for potential holiday-makers reading the Pattaya News ... keep dreaming.

[Sydebolle]

I am surprised, that the Louis Vuitton store on Avenue des Champs-Élysées or Prada Milano Galleria Donna on Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II lets Thai customers sink money by the 10-wheeler withOUT passport checks. 

But then the customer base as well as the retailer segmentation is slightly different ..... Passport into a discotheque? 

[ChrisY1]

Odd....no mention of raiding the new "Never Land" pub....

[easydoor]

Whwn I read the replys I have just the feeling for some people they want, here in Thailand, they can do everything they are not allowed to do in they home country.

- I your home country you also must be able to identify yourself, by a legal document as an ID card, Here in Thailand you have to do this, as foreigner, by a legal passport.

- In your home country it is also not allowed to serve alcohol to underaged people.

- in your home country it is also not allowed to use certain kinds of drugs

- in your home country it is also not allowed to carrie weapons in public

All of this, when they control it in Thailkand, it is NOT DONE for some people.

What do they want? A lawless holiday destination? In case it would be as this: they can complain there is no safety or no law in Thailand..... please stay home, we don't need you as 'Tourist', if that is what you want,

[Lemsta69]

24 minutes ago, mikebell said:

Pattaya Plod are being outmuscled by a new kid on the block.

New boss of Region 2 flexing according to the videos narrated by Adam. I'm unfamiliar with police regions so I had to look it up. If Wikipedia is correct, wow, that's a big zone...8 provinces.

 

"Region 2—covering provinces:

 

Chanthaburi

Trat

Sa Kaeo

Chachoengsao

Prachinburi

Chonburi

Rayong

Nakhon Nayok"

[thaibeachlovers]

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

I would never carry my passport. Except when going to immigration, leaving the country, or the rare visit to the bank when it is required. 

 

Here is a color copy of my passport. Please go away now. You are making a nuisance of yourself, officer. 

Excellent way to end up as a guest at the cop shop. I'd certainly "inconvenience" you for as long as possible if I were a Thai cop and a farang spoke to me like that.

 

I believe you are from the US. Is that how you would speak to a US cop?

[topt]

3 minutes ago, easydoor said:

- I your home country you also must be able to identify yourself, by a legal document as an ID card

Not in the UK you don't

[thaibeachlovers]

How stupid does a tourist have to be to use illegal drugs in a country that has laws against it?

They deserve whatever penalty they get.