Picture courtesy of Daily News

 

Authorities target human trafficking and laughing gas use, banning underage labour on Pattaya's Walking Street.

 

On 16th June, under the leadership of top-ranking police officials, a coordinated enforcement operation targeted Pattaya’s renowned Walking Street.

 

The efforts, involving local and immigration police along with social development officers, aimed to tackle human trafficking and activities endangering public safety.

 

Brigadier General Songklod Krikkritya emphasised their mission to heighten awareness among nightclub operators about the risks of human trafficking. Businesses are strictly prohibited from employing anyone under 18, as this could facilitate exploitation, leading to severe legal consequences under anti-trafficking laws.

 

Moreover, the authorities enforced a ban on entry for individuals under 20 and strictly prohibited weapons and drugs within these venues. A particular focus was placed on curbing the illicit sale of nitrous oxide, or 'laughing gas', increasingly prevalent and posing health risks.

 

Despite the intense scrutiny, no significant issues were reported during the inspection, thanks to the ongoing stringent measures by local agencies. Continuous legal action and a comprehensive long-term strategy ensure the safety and integrity of the area. The public is encouraged to report any illegal activities to the hotline at 1191, operational 24/7.

 

Picture courtesy of Daily News

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from [source] 2025-06-17

 

 

Turning Walking Street into a family safe area? FFS....it's one huge knocking shop!

Another perfect clown picture. They only need to flap their arms a little and we have a real penguin circus.

5 hours ago, webfact said:

under the leadership of top-ranking police officials, a coordinated enforcement operation targeted Pattaya’s renowned Walking Street.

It's the only place in Pattaya that we see a regular police presence unless you count the uniforms on show outside Beach Road police station.

4 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

Turning Walking Street into a family safe area? FFS....it's one huge knocking shop!

Yeah.... i am sure seeing a horde of cops walking around would make anyone feel safer. NOT

laughing gas? really .... wow ...

people can't deal with reality too well, can they? 

perpetually intoxicated

 

The cops can never do anything right it seems. One day we lambaste them for a lack of presence, then when they show up, they are criticized. I think it is  praiseworthy that the Brigadier General went on a foot patrol and took his senior officers with him so that they can see for themselves. He's trying to make a difference.

Walking Street 🤔

6 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

Turning Walking Street into a family safe area? FFS....it's one huge knocking shop!

 

 

They need to make sure is it Chinese tour group-friendly.  I think the funniest thing I see there is tour groups following the flag, walking through the walking street at 3 pm as if there is anything or that they understand. LOL

 

The other part of the joke, though, is that the police notify everyone that the boss is coming ahead of his visit.  Do you really think he wants to find anyone under age? NOT A CHANCE  he wants to show he is the boss, looks good in print, and that businesses are going where they are supposed to

 

Bars just give the girls the night off. Move the nitrous to the back behind the beer and wait until everyone has gone.

 

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Authorities target human trafficking and laughing gas use, banning underage labour on Pattaya's Walking Street.

Who needs gas looking at that OP photo...

That must be the first time ever that there have been no kids selling roses and gum scurrying up and down the walking street bars 

2 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

The cops can never do anything right it seems. One day we lambaste them for a lack of presence, then when they show up, they are criticized. I think it is  praiseworthy that the Brigadier General went on a foot patrol and took his senior officers with him so that they can see for themselves. He's trying to make a difference.

It’s better than nothing. But don’t tell me that every shop on that street didn’t know in advance what was coming and that’s the major reason why nothing untoward was found.

7 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

Turning Walking Street into a family safe area? FFS....it's one huge knocking shop!

Pattaya is one huge knocking shop my friend

3 hours ago, save the frogs said:

laughing gas? really .... wow ...

people can't deal with reality too well, can they? 

perpetually intoxicated

 

There goes my gfs balloon bussines 

So bar girls must be at least 18yo and bar customers must be at least 20yo. What is the reason of this age difference ???

cant stop looking at the first ones crotch , 55555

24 minutes ago, Look Chang said:

So bar girls must be at least 18yo and bar customers must be at least 20yo. What is the reason of this age difference ???

I think its due to the alcohol law

20+ to buy alcohol.  18 + to sell ??

1 hour ago, Look Chang said:

So bar girls must be at least 18yo and bar customers must be at least 20yo. What is the reason of this age difference ???

 

The legal age for drinking alcohol is 20 but 18 for working in a bar.  It is also illegal in Thailand for anyone under 18 to offer  or provide sex for money.

16 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

Turning Walking Street into a family safe area? FFS....it's one huge knocking shop!

FFS...nowhere was he quoted as saying he wanted Walking Street to be turned into a family-safe area, he wants to curb underage exploitation and dangerous activities.

12 hours ago, Foek said:

cant stop looking at the first ones crotch , 55555

Ya got issues mate!

On 6/17/2025 at 7:30 PM, Evil Penevil said:

 

The legal age for drinking alcohol is 20 but 18 for working in a bar.  It is also illegal in Thailand for anyone under 18 to offer  or provide sex for money.

All prostitution is illegal in Thailand. But yes, taken much more seriously in that case.

On 6/17/2025 at 11:47 AM, save the frogs said:

laughing gas? really .... wow ...

people can't deal with reality too well, can they? 

perpetually intoxicated

 

It's nothing out of the ordinary. It's common all over Thailand. Even more so in Vietnam, It's a pretty normal thing in bars. 

11 hours ago, Oz82 said:

It's nothing out of the ordinary. It's common all over Thailand. Even more so in Vietnam, It's a pretty normal thing in bars. 

 

Why not put the effort in trying to be funny and genuinely make people laugh?

The laughing gas takes all the work out of it.

 

Just now, save the frogs said:

 

Why not put the effort in trying to be funny and genuinely make people laugh?

The laughing gas takes all the work out of it.

 

Laughing gas doesn't actually make people laugh 😉