Chonburi orders strict control over roaming Arab groups in the city

[webfact]

 

The Deputy Commander of the Chonburi Provincial Police has implemented strict measures against a group of Arab tourists causing disturbances while driving in the city and preparing to take action against car rental businesses.

 

Lt. Gen. Chomchuen Puratthanarat, Deputy Commander of Region 7 Provincial Police, revealed that they have been working on various issues related to the Arab tourists' behavior, reported INN.

 

The Arab group, known for renting cars, has been conducting themselves differently from Thai people, prompting discussions on cultural differences.

 

In addition to handling the rental businesses, the authorities have informed tourists about the traffic regulations and educated them about the local laws.

 

They aim to strike a balance between law enforcement and promoting tourism, ensuring a smooth travel experience without violating any laws.

 

Furthermore, rental companies are being regularly inspected, and clear warnings have been posted.

 

If any Arab driver is found renting a car without a valid license and proper documentation, they will face a fine of 2,000 baht, and further legal action may be considered.

 

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[2baht]

Damned Arabs!

[jacko45k]

5 minutes ago, 2baht said:

Damned Arabs!

I must admit, their style of driving ( I was in the Mid East for some years) is likely to be in conflict with the Thai nature. 

[ezzra]

I don't understand why those high ranking police can't find the answers to deal with a bunch of Arab hooligans, if i were the chief of police those 'tourists' would have been heavily fined and deported long time ago with 10 years ban on entering the kingdom.

[RichardColeman]

Maybe they are just rowdily exercising freedom after strict Islamic law back home ? 

[retarius]

How bad is their driving compared to Thais? It is a bit difficult to understand? I always thought driving licenses were optional as 10 million adult Thais have no licence (I read that a few years back, so they probably all have licenses now? No/Yes?).

[Lucky Bones]

15 minutes ago, 2baht said:

Damned Arabs!

Damning comment, but yet again brilliant.????????

[OneMoreFarang]

Why can't they go to the bars, get drunk and play with the girls (or boys) like all the other tourists? 

I thought that is why people from all over the world come to Pattaya.

[2baht]

Just now, OneMoreFarang said:

Why can't they go to the bars, get drunk and play with the girls (or boys) like all the other tourists? 

Islamic conditioning?

[OneMoreFarang]

1 minute ago, 2baht said:

Islamic conditioning?

And I thought lots of people do things in their holiday which they can't do at home.

 

But then, my last holiday to Thailand was 30 years ago. No smartphone, basically no internet, and the postcards needed more time to get home then I did. The good old times.

[2baht]

Just now, OneMoreFarang said:

And I thought lots of people do things in their holiday which they can't do at home.

 

Yes, they race motor cycles! 

[OneMoreFarang]

1 minute ago, 2baht said:

Yes, they race motor cycles! 

Good luck I could do that at home. 

[jacko45k]

1 minute ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Good luck I could do that at home. 

I say open up the Bira track to the Kuwaitis, lay on a few ambulances and let them go at it!

[2baht]

1 minute ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Good luck I could do that at home. 

But you are not an Arab!

[Ben Zioner]

22 minutes ago, retarius said:

I always thought driving licenses were optional as 10 million adult Thais have no licence

Sure, but all the others have gotten theirs through an exam that is an absolute farce.

[Mr Meeseeks]

From quality tourists to organised criminals brandishing guns and threatening tour groups and gangs of bike racers. One must be careful what one wishes for. 

[mokwit]

Obviously they need to find out what visa these outlaw bikers are on and bring in restrictions on it - say no VE/VOA without whatever they are planning for retirement extensions e.g Criminal record check presented on entry or no VE/VOA.

 

What's that you say? It's easier to pick on old men?

[ChipButty]

2000 baht thats cheap, more than that in Phuket, start confiscating the bikes and cars, they will soon stop, 

[Callmeishmael]

Big Joke knows how to deal with these hooligans:  Just double the income requirements for retirement visas!  That will obviously weed out the undesirables! ????

[ChipButty]

6 minutes ago, Callmeishmael said:

Big Joke knows how to deal with these hooligans:  Just double the income requirements for retirement visas!  That will obviously weed out the undesirables! ????

not old enough

[Danderman123]

Unfortunately, this is racist.

 

It's the behavior of anyone who breaks traffic laws that should be controlled.

[bignok]

57 minutes ago, 2baht said:

Islamic conditioning?

I see them with ladyboys flying.

[sammieuk1]

Remove all sheets and towels from hotel rooms as part of the crackdown ????

[watchcat]

37 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

2000 baht thats cheap, more than that in Phuket, start confiscating the bikes and cars, they will soon stop, 

I think most of the bikes are rentals?

[jacko45k]

5 minutes ago, watchcat said:

I think most of the bikes are rentals?

Does not stop the police confiscating them, forcing the owners (renters) to collect them and perhaps pay a fine. Might achieve something actually. (Although if the Arabs lose the deposit, it may be profitable!)

[watchcat]

3 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Does not stop the police confiscating them, forcing the owners (renters) to collect them and perhaps pay a fine. Might achieve something actually. (Although if the Arabs lose the deposit, it may be profitable!)

What deposit, a copy of someones passport?

[jacko45k]

Just now, watchcat said:

What deposit, a copy of someones passport?

Last time I rented a vehicle I left a cash deposit. 

[redwood1]

59 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

not old enough

Stop using logic.....

 

Raising the money needed for a retirement visa will be the solution to ALL crime in Thailand going forward...

[ChipButty]

46 minutes ago, watchcat said:

I think most of the bikes are rentals?

Thats what they are fining the rental companies for renting bikes without a license, I was told here in Phuket it's 3000 baht 

[mikebell]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

a balance between law enforcement and promoting tourism,

What Law enforcement?  AKA preying on farangs.