Tourist safety Pattaya's no.1 priority, new police chief says

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Tourist safety Pattaya's no.1 priority, new police chief says
By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

Apichai Klobpetch (middle) speaks to reporters Wednesday night during the inspection of a massage parlor in Pattaya.

PATTAYA — The new commander of Pattaya police said preventing crime and keeping tourists safe are his top priorities.

Formerly police commander in the southern province of Trang, Col. Apichai Klobpetch made the pledge on the fourth day on the job in the coastal resort town renowned for its checkered nightlife, high criminality and endless stories of scams and fraud.

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/2016/06/09/tourist-safety-pattayas-no-1-priority/

-- Khaosod English 2016-06-09

[colinneil]

Tourist safety top priority mans living in la-la land.

Tourist being scammed more like.

[scorecard]

So what happened to the last national police chiefs younger brother, he was promoted to be the Pattaya police chief with much criticism, seems he lasted just a few months.

[MrJohnson]

I wish him well.

[BigBadGeordie]

So what happened to the last national police chiefs younger brother, he was promoted to be the Pattaya police chief with much criticism, seems he lasted just a few months.

Just to save you the effort of clicking the "full story" link......

Apichai replaced Col. Sukthat Pumpanmuang, who had been the head of Pattaya Police Station since early 2015. Sukthat, now the commander of a police station in the relatively more peaceful province of Chachoengsao, said he has full confidence in in his successor.

[alofthailand]

What has tourist safety got to do with raiding massage parlour?

[Fookhaht]

Why do I feel another "hub" announcement is on its way?

[Fookhaht]

"Only in our dreams..."

Edited June 9, 2016 by Fookhaht

[Basil B]

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"Only in our dreams..."

I have heard it all before ...too many times

[Pattaya28]

Great News.

But where will he start ?

How many extra Police will be needed to be drafted into Pattaya ?

Will the face of Pattaya change ?

[zyphodb]

Tourist safety? Pattaya ? a contradiction in terms surely.....

[wooloomooloo]

Great News.

But where will he start ?

Probably on Beach Road in front of the police station. Officers will be welcoming falangs on motorbikes to a group hug and a fine for not wearing your helmet.

[smedly]

What has tourist safety got to do with raiding massage parlour?

exactly, I don't recall ever reading about a mugging - theft - assault - bag snatch - drugging - extorsion - murder - drunck driver - MB taxi driver ignoring the price structure - lady boys beating up tourists - boating incidents - jet ski thugs etc in any of these massage parlours

Edited June 9, 2016 by smedly

[shirtless]

The problem is its been said so many times before it carries no weight how about no talk and some action.

[djlest]

Jet ski mafia top earning priority.....

[Reigntax]

They all read from the same propaganda script.

[Brer Fox]

Why do I feel another "hub" announcement is on its way?

Please! Not another one. They are becoming a common as "clamp downs".

[ace]

Walked past 2 police on patrol yesterday, 1st time ever. Thought they were coming for me! Sounds like he can't be worse than his predecessor.

[Redline]

Details please....I'm going to ask them, tell them, recommend stuff.....