Phuket Crime Is Becoming The Same As Pattaya

[Taz]

So sad to read news clippings from a Pattaya news website.

Phuket is on a slippery road and will become the next Pattaya unless something is done about crime on the island. More & more criminals heading to Phuket for rich pickings.

More Police Are Needed

LATEST NEWS

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12-02-08

Pattaya in a state of confusion as anti-smoking law comes into effect.

Walking Street Archway warning. Disabled Fortune Teller found dead at Sports Ground. Man arrested with loaded gun at North Pattaya Pub Car Park.

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11-02-08

Rescue Workers help a trapped pregnant dog stuck in front gate of house. 3 dead and 2 seriously injured in weekend road crashes. German badly injured in domestic incident involving his wife and step-daughter.

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09-02-08

East of Thailand Youth Swimming Competition takes place in Jomtien.

Body of Thai Man found in the waters off nearby Island. 23 Year old man killed in early morning Sukumvit road accident. Shootout with Police following failed undercover drugs operation in Central Pattaya.

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08-02-08

National Pattaya Marketing Campaign discussed at City Hall Meeting.

International Music licensing presentation at Pattaya City Hall. Knife Attack on Shoe Shiner by Chicken Vendor in Soi Beokeow. Three Injured Soldiers flown back to Sattahip from the South of Thailand.

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07-02-08

Meeting discusses Tourist Emergency Relief Fund.

Guns and knives found during check of patrons in pub car park. Off-Duty Police officer named as prime suspect in assault case in Jomtien. Police break up drugs party held at local hotel.

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06-02-08

Chinese New Year Celebrations begin here in Pattaya.

Two Pattaya Police Volunteers arrested with 130 Yabba tablets. Erratic Motorbike Driver loses his life in Sukumvit Road crash. Tourist Police seize 1,580 copy CD’s and DVD’s just outside of Walking Street.

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05-02-08

Progress Report given to Mayor concerning new road running adjacent to train track.

540 Beach Umbrellas presented to City hall by group of local business operators. Attempted rape suspect arrested following case in Sattahip. 18 Masseurs arrested following illegal gambling event in North Pattaya.

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04-02-08

Meeting discusses the end of an 84 Million Baht Energy project at Larn Island.

Man killed following collision with Baht Bus. Swedish Man detains suspected thief of his wallet at weekend market in Jomtien. 2 Transsexuals arrested following Russian Necklace Snatch.

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02-02-08

Pattaya Women’s Tennis Open2008 begins at the Dusit Resort in North Pattaya.

French Man accused of attempted bag snatch on Pattaya Beach. District Licensing Officers visit bars around Pattaya. 7 bars facing closure orders. 10 Cambodians and Thai Agent arrested in Sattahip.

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01-02-08

Water Shortage Preparation Meeting.

Frenchman and his Russian Girlfriend involved in major road accident in Central Pattaya. French Man arrested in connection with recent English Sex Movie Production

case. Frenchman and his Russian Girlfriend involved in major road accident in Central Pattaya.

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31-01-08

Smoking Ban in bars and other entertainment venues from 11th February.

English Man and his Thai Wife arrested and accussed of producing sex movies at their South Pattaya home. Tourist Police arrest 3 Sex CD and DVD vendors on Walking Street. 4 Police Stations attend Police Meeting held here in Pattaya.

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30-01-08

Walking Street Committee discuss upgrades for the street at City Hall meeting.

Cash and telephone cards stolen during 7-11 armed robbery. Two Bail Bond Agents arrested with class 1 drugs in front of Pattaya Police Station. Suspected Robber attempts to escape after he is arrested by Police.

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29-01-08

Man arrested following 50,000 Baht robbery from Petrol Station.

“Ride for Peace” preparation meeting at Pattaya City Hall. Norwegian Man found with 3 Yabba Tablets by Police patrol. Two men caught with 400g of Marijuana at constructor’s campsite.

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28-01-08

New Fresh Water Aquarium at Underwater World Park.

Drunken Senior Police Officer detained at Central Pattaya Beer Bar. Body of Snooker Hall owner found shot dead on the side of the road. Body of newly born baby found at Rubbish Dump.

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26-01-08

Fun Boating and Fishing Competition held on Jomtien Beach.

Two arrested following recent 900,000 Baht robbery in South Pattaya. Major Police and Army Operation conducted at Samaer San Beach in Sattahip. Two Transsexuals arrested and accused of stealing mobile phone from French Tourist.

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25-01-08

Deckchair Operator Meeting at Pattaya City Hall.

Two Jordanian Shisha agents arrested by Pattaya Police. 900,000 Baht’s worth of Thai and Foreign Currency Stolen in Armed Robbery. Two suspected drug dealers arrested by Pattaya Police.

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24-01-08

Two drunken Shoe-Shiners fight on Pattaya Beach Road.

14 year old boy caught with Yabba Tablets in Navy Barracks in Sattahip. Room Safe stolen from Hotel room occupied by 19 Year Old English Tourist. Drunken and Heart-Broken Laos National smashes Beauty Salon Window.

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23-01-08

Thailand PEMSEA Contract Signing at Pattaya City Hall.

Man dies on Highway 36 in early morning road crash. Man shot in the arm following gang-related incident in Jomtien. Mystery surrounds beating of Thai Man by two attackers inside his home.

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22-01-08

Construction of new Pattaya City Hospital to begin on 17th March.

Amari Orchid Resort and Tower provide Lunch for students from local school. Depressed German Man hangs himself in his East Pattaya Home. Thai man killed and English House Owner injured following house robbery.

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21-01-08

Sawang Boriboon Foundation members rid Pattaya of Evil Spirits.

Famous Thai Actors attend Hindu Ceremony in North Pattaya. Transsexual Class 1 suspected drug dealer arrested by Pattaya Police.

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19-01-08

Armed Forces Day celebrated at the Sattahip Navy Base.

Muslim’s around Pattaya celebrate the Day of Aashura. Local Infant School Teachers learn the Montessori Teaching Method. German Resident collapses and dies in Naklua.

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18-01-08

Asian Tourist drowns in the waters off Larn Island.

Crazy Monkey injures two students in Naklua. Man falls asleep at the wheel and collides with food vending stall and parked motorbikes. Local Government Officer caught up in Car theft case.

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17-01-08

UNESCO meeting at Pattaya City Hall relating to HIV/AIDS.

Press Conference parades prime suspect in Christmas Japanese Murder case. Burmese man loses an arm and leg after falling asleep next to train track. Bag Snatch Gang arrested by Banglamung Police.

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16-01-08

HIV/AIDS Survey preparation meeting.

Crazed Man causes a stir as he threatens to jump from the roof of a South Pattaya Gold Shop. Desperate Woman attempts suicide because of her unfaithful boyfriend. Tourist Police arrest Cambodian Beggars and suspected drug dealer.

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15-01-08

Foreign Tourist Police Assistants sign book of condolences at Pattaya City Hall.

Israeli Drug Ring here in Pattaya, uncovered by Special Operations Police from Chonburi Police HQ. Russian killed in early morning motorbike crash on Pattaya Beach Road. Immigration arrest Egyptian caught illegally importing and selling Hookah.

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14-01-08

Tesco-Lotus Express Public Vote at City Hall.

Secret Meeting to discuss Deckchair Operators on Pattaya and Jomtien Beaches. Update on Japanese Christmas Murder case. Man arrested following weekend shooting case.

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12-01-08

Children’s Day event at Pattaya City Hall.

Finnish Man killed in Third Road accident. Two Disco Security Staff arrested after assault on female patron. Homeless man found dead in front of house.

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11-01-08

We investigate complaints concerning the Walking Street Archway.

Female Bar employee caught up in Central Pattaya Bag Snatch. Thai Man seriously hurt as 10 men assault him in South Pattaya. Motorbike Taxi Driver badly hurt after he fails to pay back a loan.

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10-01-08

2008 World Kumite Championships coming to Pattaya.

Free Pet Health Care event. Car and Truck theft gang arrested by Banglamung Police. Guns and wrist watches feature in Pattaya Police Press Conference.

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09-01-08

YWCA sign Book of Condolences at Pattaya City Hall.

Czech Republic beauty pageant finalists visit Nong Nooch Gardens. Colonel full of praise for his Officers at Pattaya Police Meeting. English man found dead inside his Niran Grand Condo Apartment.

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08-01-08

We investigate complaints of Water supply problems in Central Pattaya.

Man hangs himself from ceiling fan due to a lack of work and money. Man arrested for relocating protected coral at Larn Island. 5 Million Baht Fire at Motorbike Repair Shop.

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07-01-08

Pregnant woman injured as she and her foreign boyfriend fall from 2nd floor balcony.

Fortune Teller arrested and accused of raping 22 year old woman. Navy Soldier killed in hit and run crash in Sattahip. Motorbike Taxi Driver arrested for stealing Iron scraps from constructions site located 50 meters from Police Station.

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05-01-08

Vet called in to help an 80 year old sick Elephant in Jomtien.

Man hangs himself after domestic dispute with his Wife. Swedish Tourist hurt because of unfinished construction work on the Thappraya Road in Jomtien. Norwegian Man drops dead at Jomtien Beach Bar.

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04-01-08

Dengue Fever control measures implemented by local administration.

10 Russian Tourists rescued by the Navy after their Yacht takes on water off the coast of Sattahip. Homeless man found dead in Central Pattaya. 25 Cambodians arrested after religious differences leads to fight at fishing port.

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03-01-08

Pattaya Administration mourns the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Wattana.

Pattaya Chinese New Year Festival plans. Construction Worker shoots himself in the head after argument with Girlfriend. Naked and Crazy, a typical night on the streets of Pattaya.

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02-01-08

Pattaya New Year Countdown 2008.

Thai Man found murdered near local Golf Club. Austrian Man arrested and accused of attempted Rape of a Korean Girl. Drunken Norwegian throws himself through Bar Window.

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26-12-07

Agricultural Fair in commemoration of Royal Birthday.

Initial Tourist figures for Pattaya released by the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Young Ambassador for Pattaya Program announced at City hall Press Conference. Local Rescue Workers save Ox from certain death.

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25-12-07

Christmas Eve in Pattaya.

17 year old man caught with two explosive devices in South Pattaya. Body of Newly Born Baby found dumped in Rubbish. Caught-on-tape – vicious fight on Pattaya Third Road.

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24-12-07

Local Clean-sweep for the Democrats in Thai General Election.

Swedish Tourist assaulted and robbed on Pattaya Beach 18 year old shot in gang-related incident in Huoy Yai. Broke Barman caught red-handed as he steal items from a Ceramic Shop.

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22-12-07

Vets from a University in Bangkok brought in to operate on a Turtle at the Sattahip Navy Base Turtle Conservation Center.

Gift Wonderland 2008 Festive Promotion begins at the Central Festival Center in North Pattaya. Dancing Club Grand Opening at the A1 Royal Cruise Hotel.

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21-12-07

Official announcement for Pattaya Countdown 2008.

Banglamung District Chief Safety Meeting. Sentencing Hearing at Pattaya Court House following Dutch Murder trial. Man arrested and accused of Attempted Rape of a 10 year old Girl.

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20-12-07

Orangery By the Sea, Exclusive Luncheon for members of the Pattaya Media.

Vets from Bangkok rescue Turtles from local Sanctuary. One man arrested in Bag Snatch in Soi Neun Pleub Wan. Burmese Man arrested and accused of a Bag Snatch in South Pattaya.

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19-12-07

Grand Opening of Lyon Restaurant in Jomtien.

Unknown Foreigner killed in motorbike crash as he avoids a dog crossing the road. Man climbs Communication Tower and threatens to jump off. Man throws himself under a train in Soi Kow Noi.

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18-12-07

Pre-Election Police Parade at Pattaya City Hall.

We investigate traffic complaints from our viewers. Woman killed in road crash after her Father falls asleep at the Wheel. Mystery surrounds death of 20 year old woman.

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17-12-07

Local Security Guard scoops 4 Million Baht in Thai National Lottery.

Pattaya Talent Dance Sport Club Press Conference. 4 year old boy dies after fishing trip with his father goes tragically wrong. 20 Million Baht fire at South Pattaya Japanese Restaurant.

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15-12-07

High Turnout for first phase of voting in General Election.

Dutch Man, accused of forging divorce papers to seize 60 million Baht’s worth of assets from his Thai Wife arrested by Tourist Police. Wanted Cameroon National arrested by Pattaya Immigration. Police enforce alcohol ban during first phase of voting in General Election.

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14-12-07

Free Dental Checks for Students at Pattaya School Number 8.

Danish Restaurant robbed and staff member handcuffed and attacked. Russian Tourists in luck escape after Baht Bus loses power as it climbs the Pratamnuk Hill. Man’s throat cut in family feud at Constructors Campsite.

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13-12-07

Former Wife of Deputy District Chief shot and killed. Her Former Husband is prime suspect.

Police arrest Football Gambler in South Pattaya. Irishman caught up in watch and necklace snatch on Jomtien Beach. Thai Man destroys his car as he avoids a box on Highway 36.

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12-12-07

Best of Esarn 2007 Festival announcement.

Two French Tourists robbed at Gun Point. Body of Thai Man dumped at Bus Stop in Banglamung. German Man found dead in his Apartment.

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11-12-07

Pattaya Music and Art Performance 2007 Press Conference.

Swedish Go-Karting Champion found dead in his South Pattaya Apartment. Japanese Tourist Drowns at Larn Island. Walking Street Bar caught up in Bogus Music Copyright Scam.

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10-12-07

Deposed Pong Sub-District Chief blamed for shooting of newly elected local government team member.

Broke Transsexual accused of stealing German’s Mobile Phone on Pattaya Beach. Captain injured as Fire takes hold of Pleasure Boat at the Bali Hai Port. Police Break up Gambling Event at Niran Grand Condo.

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08-12-07

Good Luck Ceremony organized by the Sawang Boriboon Foundation.

Man hurt as he falls from a tree at Lions Club Charity Concert.

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07-12-07

Old Peoples Club of Pattaya celebrates the 80th Birthday of His Majesty The King.

Preparation Meeting for Mountain Bike Competition.

Thai Man seriously injured in mysterious shooting in Banglamung. Suspected Motorbike Thief caught by chance as Bike Owner enjoys a day at the beach.

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06-12-07

Further celebrations to mark the 80th Birthday of His Majesty the King.

Grand Opening of the South East Asian Games Boating Events at the Maprachan Reservoir.

Heated exchanges in Deckchair Meeting at Pattaya City Hall. Aroused Elephant causes a stir at local Elephant Village.

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05-12-07

The People of Pattaya celebrate the 80th Birthday of His Majesty the King.

Woman killed in Motorbike versus Coach crash in Jomtien.

Woman claims attempted rape by Pattaya City Hall Security Officer. Man caught stealing 2 Tons of scrap Iron from Building Site.

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04-12-07

2 Million Baht Warehouse Fire in Banglamung.

Alleged rape of 14 year old Girl by 19 year old man in Jomtien.

18 year old woman attempts suicide after domestic dispute with her foreign boyfriend. Police break up drugs Party at North Pattaya Resort.

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03-12-07

International Balloon Fiesta 2007 preparation meeting.

ThaiLiving Real Estate Agent Grand Opening.

Older Sister attempts suicide after catching her younger sister with another woman. Russian accused of indecent assault with a Back-Scratcher.

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01-12-07

City Hall organizes HIV/AIDS Awareness Parade.

99 Monks receive offerings in early morning Pattaya Beach ceremony.

14 year old male arrested and accused of sexually assaulting a 4 year old Boy. Press Conference announces the arrest of 8 people and the seizure of drugs, guns and water meters.

Taz...

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