Picture courtesy: Bangkok Post

 

Recent investigations in Pai, a popular district in Mae Hong Son province, reveal no Israeli settlements or business dominance, contrary to some social media claims. Police Major General Songkrit Ontakrai, leading the effort, assured that all businesses were found to be Thai-owned after comprehensive checks of tourist sites and commercial areas.

 

Authorities investigated streets, car rentals, guesthouses, religious sites, villages, and hotels, confirming no foreign ownership. They also cautioned visitors against public disturbances, including cigarette smoking, cannabis use, and alcohol consumption in public spaces.

 

During a patrol on Pai's walking street on Saturday night, officials detained and fined ten individuals for public cannabis smoking, highlighting ongoing efforts to maintain local order. Notably, there are 84 licensed cannabis shops on this street.

This year alone, 4,573 Israelis visited Pai, yet only 24 sought an extension of their stay by February 19. Despite the presence of 3,257 rental rooms in Pai, claims suggesting 30,000 Israeli visitors were dismissed as unfounded based on available accommodations.

 

In the past year, police arrested 1,634 foreigners for traffic violations and 27 visitors, including 13 Israelis, for illegal immigration. Pol Maj Gen Songkrit reiterated that law enforcement and local authorities remain committed to preserving Pai as a cherished tourist destination, ensuring both local businesses and visitors abide by regulations, reported Bangkok Post.

 

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34 minutes ago, webfact said:

also cautioned visitors against public disturbances, including cigarette smoking, cannabis use, and alcohol consumption in public spaces.

What are public spaces??? alcohol consumption in a bar.. is a bar a public space?? smoking cigarettes on the streets?? is that a public space?? and how about the netizens? They are all without sins??

44 minutes ago, webfact said:

Recent investigations in Pai, a popular district in Mae Hong Son province, reveal no Israeli settlements or business dominance, contrary to some social media claims.

 

I hope these police officers were trained at a different place than the ones in Pattaya who were unable to find any prostitution .................LOL

84 weed shops in  one street ????

8 minutes ago, Jim Blue said:

84 weed shops in  one street ????

It's a long street

Concerns were also raised regarding a recently constructed synagogue in the Pai district, which some locals claim is frequently utilised for large-scale gatherings.

On February 11, police officers were sent to examine the synagogue, which is directly behind the Pai police station, in response to the accusations. They discovered no proof of significant crowds or unlawful activity at the site.





 

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Despite the presence of 3,257 rental rooms in Pai, claims suggesting 30,000 Israeli visitors were dismissed as unfounded based on available accommodations.

 

I always read stories like this and wonder what the real situation is.  Did they just uncover a massive tax dodge where 90% of the rooms aren't registered?  I figure that's just as likely, based on how many prostitutes they always find on those sweeps.

 

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Recent investigations in Pai, a popular district in Mae Hong Son province, reveal no Israeli settlements or business dominance, contrary to some social media claims.

They couldn't find prostitution in Pattaya either

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

They couldn't find prostitution in Pattaya either

Not when the brown envelopes reach a certain size , then it’s impossible to “find” any wrongdoing anywhere!

A few weeks ago four young Israeli acted terrible in the hospital they were deported but yet the story is like never ending I think it’s time to move on TIT