Pattaya police crack down on unruly Middle Eastern tourists

[snoop1130]

 

In response to an avalanche of complaints from frustrated locals, Pattaya police have finally taken a stand against the unruly behaviour of Middle Eastern tourists in Soi Yensabai.

 

Following numerous disturbances caused by these tourists riding motorcycles, honking horns, and revving engines, police have established checkpoints at strategic spots along the street. Police officers are now stationed at the entrance, middle, and end of Soi Yensabai, diligently checking documents for vehicles and individuals. The primary focus is on Middle Eastern troublemakers, but Thai nationals driving in the area aren’t exempt from scrutiny either.

 

“We are cracking down on illegal activities. Our goal is to restore peace and order in this community.”

 

The crackdown isn’t just about penalties. Police remind rental business owners to inform tourists about necessary documentation and safe driving practices. This educational outreach aims to prevent further disturbances to tourists and residents.

 

 

Minor infractions are met with warnings, alongside a thorough explanation of proper road usage. The initiative is as much about educating offenders as it is about maintaining order.

 

Locals are hopeful that these measures will bring much-needed relief from the chaos that has plagued their neighbourhood, reported Pattaya Mail.

 

“It’s about time the police took action. We just want to live in peace.”

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-07-18

 

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[jacko45k]

And in anther office in Thailand, yet another country is added to the Visa Exempt list......

[ChipButty]

Nothing will change, they will just find some where else to hang out, 

[RT555]

  On 7/18/2024 at 11:36 PM, ChipButty said:

Nothing will change, they will just find some where else to hang out, 

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Apparently, you never walked in that area lately or for quite sometime. MR. ARMCHAIR WARRIOR 

[ChipButty]

  On 7/18/2024 at 11:50 PM, RT555 said:

Apparently, you never walked in that area lately or for quite sometime. MR. ARMCHAIR WARRIOR 

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Grow up 

[jcmj]

This happens every year. They need to be more consistent throughout the year, not just when all of the complaints start rolling in. But TIT

[hotchilli]

  On 7/18/2024 at 10:29 AM, snoop1130 said:

“We are cracking down on illegal activities. Our goal is to restore peace and order in this community.”

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Well that's a novel idea...

[mikebell]

  On 7/18/2024 at 10:29 AM, snoop1130 said:

Police officers are now stationed at the entrance, middle, and end of Soi Yensabai, diligently

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Linking Pattaya police with the word 'diligently' is a bit of a stretch. 

Surely confiscating a bike with illegal papers puts the onus on the companies renting out these bikes (which contribute massively to Pattaya's parking problem.)  Making it difficult to reclaim the bike would further discourage this practice.

[Tubulat]

No nationalities are mentioned, perhaps Moroccans, Turks?

Turks in particular can only drive around after a match with their hand on the horn.

[PETERTHEEATER]

  On 7/18/2024 at 10:29 AM, snoop1130 said:

It’s about time the police took action. We just want to live in peace.”

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"Alaikum salaam".......😀

[Moonlover]

  On 7/19/2024 at 1:46 AM, Tubulat said:

No nationalities are mentioned, perhaps Moroccans, Turks?

Turks in particular can only drive around after a match with their hand on the horn.

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[john donson]

no helmet, no driver's license, loud exhaust, ...

 

family destination.... I moved to TH to avoid too much middle easterners invading my city...

[cowellandrew]

That's odd we have the same problem yesterday in 2 of our city's!

I think we need to deploy the IDF they dont mess about!

 

 

[jacko45k]

  On 7/18/2024 at 11:50 PM, RT555 said:

Apparently, you never walked in that area lately or for quite sometime. MR. ARMCHAIR WARRIOR 

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Well TBH neither have I, its a shxthole. Don't see any sense whatsoever to deliberately hang about in places like that.......is the Arabic food sensational or something?

[Rob Browder]

Loud-exhaust moto races every night on that street with the railroad running down the middle.

Always stay a couple nights nearby anywhere you think you might want to rent, before you sign a contract. 

[rocketboy2]

Nice to see Thailand's government and TAT,

now have them well heeled, Middle Eastern tourists,  they so wanted.

Ha ha, suck it up Thailand.

 

[jacko45k]

  On 7/22/2024 at 12:09 PM, rocketboy2 said:

Nice to see Thailand's government and TAT,

now have them well heeled, Middle Eastern tourists,  they so wanted.

Ha ha, suck it up Thailand.

 

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The renters of motorcycles seem to be doing well out of if.