sharecropper Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) I just drove down Jomtien beach and was surprised at the number of police, army and officials walking along the whole length of it. At first I thought it must be some holiday weekend 'raid' to make sure vendors, jet skis and beach operators were keeping their noses clean. I have never seen such a massive operation down there, however. And then I realised this may have more to do with making tourists feel safe following the recent IS threat warning. If it is, then not only are they taking it very seriously (contrary to the usual idiotic pronouncements downplaying the risks by Bangkok bigwigs), but they may have even more specific information than they're letting on to. To find that many police on a Saturday morning to actually do their jobs and then make them walk around in the sun, must take some doing. Edited February 20, 2016 by sharecropper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Hopefully others will pitch in with their own reports. Crazy times!! I'm staying home! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxrnz Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Better not venture out into the fray without your passport in your back pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Maybe related to this??? http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/896518-thai-police-on-high-alert-over-possible-is-terror-threat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfriendu Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 A thai superstar is staying in a hotel in soi wat boon came on thursday leaves tomorrow .i got stopped yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luudee Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I guess better stay at home ... Does Door2Door deliver from soi 6 ?! luudee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemorechang Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) A thai superstar is staying in a hotel in soi wat boon came on thursday leaves tomorrow .i got stopped yesterday Must be a real swanky 5 star place in Wat-boon Maybe the cops are out for a photo op harassing tourists . Edited February 20, 2016 by onemorechang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertthebruce Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Gee all the ''Ladyboys'' will be screaming.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LALes Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Big holiday weekend AND IS threat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razer Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Police working in the hot sun? ... ouch .. cognitive dissonance. Confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozyjon Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Where are the pockets where do i put my passport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adammike Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I just walked the beach and did not see anything from 11:30 till 16:00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidhen Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I was there between 1130-1230hrs (sois 5-about 9) and saw many police officers and other officials. I even had a bit of a chat with police but neither of us understood each other, it was just exchanging pleasantries and gestures. One thing I did notice, was that all the police officers had "railway police???" emblazoned on their uniform shoulders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemorechang Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I was there between 1130-1230hrs (sois 5-about 9) and saw many police officers and other officials. I even had a bit of a chat with police but neither of us understood each other, it was just exchanging pleasantries and gestures. One thing I did notice, was that all the police officers had "railway police???" emblazoned on their uniform shoulders. Maybe, there after that very dangerous Mc D gang. was told they are heading for the town this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Mobs of uniforms, do not an effective program make. They seem to think that flash equals substance. More damage done to the tourism industry and the all important image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 A thai superstar is staying in a hotel in soi wat boon came on thursday leaves tomorrow .i got stopped yesterday They were doing some filming yesterday on Soi Wat Boon just at 2nd rd. All is quiet now on beach road as far as police but busy with people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan747 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Might be an off shoot of "Exercise Cobra Gold!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Apparently they were "tipped off" about a possible Bridge Tournament taking place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikiea Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 A thai superstar is staying in a hotel in soi wat boon came on thursday leaves tomorrow .i got stopped yesterday walking in the sun ? no way . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsfangr Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 OK, looks like this thread has no further purpose. I'm closing my "Follow". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roomuck Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Maybe they read Thaivisa that 300 farangs thought that Thailand is more dangerous and wanted to make them feel safer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaAl Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Just like with most things, they first put on a show and 24 hours later go back to normal. Today was IS threat so security increased, nothing happens and tomorrow back to not a single cop in sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I was there between 1130-1230hrs (sois 5-about 9) and saw many police officers and other officials. I even had a bit of a chat with police but neither of us understood each other, it was just exchanging pleasantries and gestures. One thing I did notice, was that all the police officers had "railway police???" emblazoned on their uniform shoulders. they were planners of the proposed Jomtien High Speed Rail Link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crickets Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Dog and pony show before the military comes in and takes over you know what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biplanebluey Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Where are the pockets where do i put my passport? images.jpg Smartarse----------- does that give you a clue ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biplanebluey Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Just like with most things, they first put on a show and 24 hours later go back to normal. Today was IS threat so security increased, nothing happens and tomorrow back to not a single cop in sight. You got nothing to worry about----- if as you say it was an IS day,probably means a bit of confusion and thought IS was for "Increase Security" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geisha Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I hope they took note on how filthy the prom looks !!! Disgusting, and when are they going to Finnish it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnybay Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Where are the pockets where do i put my passport? images.jpg Sad thing is you see that sort of thing everyday in Jomtien/Pratumnak beachs, guy in my condo building goes to the pool looking ilke that but with Tom Daly speedos on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSixpack Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) I hope they took note on how filthy the prom looks !!! Disgusting, and when are they going to Finnish it ? It seems that the Finnish are lying low now after K. Noy hit Mr. Jouko Juhani Salminen in the head with her high heeled shoe outside a beer bar on Soi 8. Perhaps they will return in due course to add some elements in the Jugendstil style, "characterised by flowing lines and the incorporation of nationalistic-mythyological symbols - especially those taken from the national epic, Kalevala." I hope so. Patience advised. Edited February 21, 2016 by JSixpack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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