Pattaya — An 11-year-old boy was found chained to a chair on Pattaya Beach by his father, who later tested positive for drugs. The boy was previously caught vaping on Walking Street.

On August 24th, 2024, a video was shared on social media showing a young boy smoking an e-cigarette in front of a nightclub on Walking Street. It was later revealed that the boy, named by authorities as Pangpond, is 11 years old and has a history of running away from home, leading his family to repeatedly search for him.

 

Following these events, officials from the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) in Chonburi province took the boy into their care at a children’s shelter for evaluation and rehabilitation. However, according to the latest report, the boy’s family requested to take him back into their custody.

On September 7th, 2024, prominent social activist Kan Jompalang (real name Mr. Kanthas Phongpaibulvej), along with his team, visited Pattaya Police Station to meet with Police Chief Pol. Col. Navin Theerawit. He requested police assistance after receiving a complaint about a boy, who was recognized as Pangpond, being chained to a chair by his guardian at Pattaya Beach, just a few hundred meters from the police station.

 

Upon arriving at the beach, authorities found Pangpond’s parents renting out mats to tourists, while the boy was chained by his ankle to a camping chair. The police brought the family in for questioning. Kan Jompalang expressed concern over the situation, noting that Pattaya is a word-class tourist destination, and incidents like this could tarnish the city’s image.

 

By Aim Tanakorn

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 

-- 2024-09-09

 

 

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3 hours ago, webfact said:

Pangpond, is 11 years old and has a history of running away from home,

Chaining him to a chair is one way.

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Pattaya is a word-class tourist destination,

Grease is the Word.

Should chain the little **** boy to the Police Station, cut out the middle man.

He looks well fed and has water and more food, to scoff.  

2 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Should chain the little **** boy to the Police Station, cut out the middle man.

He looks well fed and has water and more food, to scoff.  

But why does he run away from home? 

1 hour ago, Gandtee said:

But why does he run away from home? 

He loves wide open spaces and the sense of freedom and adventure.

9 hours ago, webfact said:

was found chained to a chair

 

Had he been chain smoking instead of vaping?

3 hours ago, Gandtee said:

But why does he run away from home? 

Why do people go to Pattaya? 

6 minutes ago, Korat Kiwi said:

Why do people go to Pattaya? 

To see the boy chained to a chair of course. Simple.

 

 

Prince Canute?

17 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

Prince Canute?

His Dad..King Canute

Waiting for the tide to come in or is he being a silly canunt? 

I am sure some Pattaya tourists would pay money to see this with their own eyes.  

 

Should gag him and hang a bottle of water round his neck, like the Naklua dogs. Then see the comments fly.

Of course the "image" is so much more important than the wellbeing of a boy chained to a chair! Those people are ridiculous!