Pattaya Cracks Down on Foreign Criminals to Boost Tourist Confidence

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Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Authorities in Pattaya have launched an intensive operation to crack down on crimes involving foreign nationals in the area. This move aims to boost tourist confidence ahead of the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival.

 

The operation, named "Operation Clean-Sweep", is led by Pol Lt Gen Yingyot Thepchamnong, acting Commissioner of Region 2 Police. It addresses the growing concerns about international crimes and illegal activities by foreigners that have recently plagued local media narratives. These include illegal labour and cross-border crimes which have become more prevalent and violent.

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Collaborating with local law enforcement, immigration officials, and public health authorities, the operation successfully led to several arrests. These include:

 

1. Illegal Work and Fraudulent Activities: 17 Chinese nationals were caught for running an illegal loan business with a turnover of around 392 million baht.

 

2. Unauthorised Herbal Product Manufacturing: Three illegal shops were shut down, resulting in 11 arrests, including seven foreign workers. Authorities seized 27 misleadingly marketed herbal products.

 

3. Working Without Proper Permits: 109 foreigners were found working beyond their visas' limitations.

 

4. Illegal Entry and Overstays: Officials apprehended 469 individuals for entering the country illegally and 33 for overstaying their visas.

 

5. Failure to Report Alien Residences: A total of 249 offences were reported under this law.

6. Illegal Possession of Firearms: 42 cases were documented, with 23 firearms seized.

 

7. Drug Offences: Nine individuals were arrested with large quantities of methamphetamine and ice.

 

8. Public Disturbance: 33 motorcycles were confiscated and two reckless driving incidents were addressed, involving Kuwaiti nationals.

 

9. Vagrancy and Begging Issues: Authorities dealt with 14 vagrants and 33 beggars, finding seven under influence of drugs.

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

This robust initiative marks the beginning of targeted preventative measures along with aggressive actions against crimes impacting tourist safety in Pattaya. It aligns with the national police's vision of maintaining transparency and integrity in law enforcement, promoting confidence both domestically and internationally, reported Siam Rath.

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

-- 2024-11-29

 

 

[ikke1959]

And how about the local criminals??? Example the robbing ladyboys???

[mikebell]

Why do we only see a bevy of cops when there is a photo-op?

[SAFETY FIRST]

1 hour ago, mikebell said:

Why do we only see a bevy of cops when there is a photo-op?

Because they are always hard at work. 

 

 

Edited 8 hours ago by SAFETY FIRST

[Aussie999]

Damn these foreigners,  taking jobs reserved for thais...

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Authorities in Pattaya have launched an intensive operation to crack down on crimes involving foreign nationals in the area. This move aims to boost tourist confidence ahead of the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival.

Another crackdown... hub of.......

[klauskunkel]

Amazing that Pattaya still has foreign criminals

[jcmj]

When you go for quantity and not quality this is exactly what you get. Also remember there are two sets of laws. One for locals and one for foreigners. Always has been, always will be. 

[biggles45]

Perhaps cracking down on Local criminals, who are the majority, might inspire more confidence in tourists! 

[Lapun]

The headline is "Pattaya Cracks Down on Foreign Criminals to Boost Tourist Confidence"

 

Then they mention the operation lead to "several arrests". Looking at the 9 categories, they list -

1. 17 Chinese nationals were caught for running an illegal loan business with a turnover of around 392 million baht - any arrested?

2.  Three illegal shops were shut down, resulting in 11 arrests, including seven foreign workers

3. 109 foreigners were found working beyond their visas' limitations - any arrested?

4. Officials apprehended 469 individuals for entering the country illegally and 33 for overstaying their visas - any arrested?

5. Failure to Report Alien Residences: A total of 249 offences - any arrested?

6. 42 cases were documented, with 23 firearms seized - any arrested?

7. Nine individuals were arrested with large quantities of methamphetamine and ice

8. 33 motorcycles were confiscated and two reckless driving incidents were addressed - any arrested?

9. Authorities dealt with 14 vagrants and 33 beggars, finding seven under influence of drugs - any arrested?

 

Lot of crimes & only 20 arrests listed! What happened to the others?