Ministry of Defense “Educational” visit to Pattaya

[Rimmer]

Ministry of Defense “Educational” visit to Pattaya

PATTAYA:--On Thursday a delegation from the Ministry of Defense spent the day in Pattaya to analyze the work of Pattaya Police and Pattaya City Hall.

Local officials “breathed a sigh of relief” after it became clear that the visit was for education purposes only and was a chance for younger members of the Thai Military to understand more about how Pattaya operates.

The visit began at Pattaya Police Station where Police Colonel Supatee, the acting-Superintendent of Pattaya Police Station, welcomed the delegation, led by Group Captain Tailort.

The group were given a tour of the station and appeared particularly interested in the work of the Foreign Police Volunteer unit,
- See more at: http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/139495/ministry-of-defense-educational-visit-to-pattaya/#sthash.6ImbI9Ue.dpuf

-- Pattaya One 2014-08-15

[petercool]

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[96tehtarp]

Is anyone speculating that this educational visit will be followed up by more serious visits?

"Local officials “breathed a sigh of relief” after it became clear that the visit was for education purposes only"

It would seem some local officials are expecting them.

[BoonToong]

Always send a recce team in before the main push

[petercool]

I can confirm that this was a special invitation to a group of young trainees (who are under a programme of the Ministry of Defence) to enable them to interact with foreigners; to practice their English skills and to get an introduction to police and security issues in a major tourist city. This is totally unrelated to any other Army endeavours despite the above speculations.

[96tehtarp]

I can confirm that this was a special invitation to a group of young trainees (who are under a programme of the Ministry of Defence) to enable them to interact with foreigners; to practice their English skills and to get an introduction to police and security issues in a major tourist city. This is totally unrelated to any other Army endeavours despite the above speculations.

Thank you for your confirmation. Judging by the photo in the OP it certainly appears that the group is in fact a group of eager and attractive young female trainees, although it's difficult not to speculate when the Pattaya police will be given more scrutiny by the NCPO.

Edited August 15, 2014 by 96tehtarp

[champers]

Some rather attractive young ladies in attendance there. Looks like a charm offensive to me. If the charm doesn't work.....?

[balo]

If they want to practise english and learn about foreigners in Pattaya they should just visit the nearest go go bar.

Edited August 18, 2014 by balo