webfact Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Pattaya police nowhere to be found as injured tourists complain Picture: TNews PATTAYA: -- Just hours after a top brass policeman visited Pattaya to pledge safety for tourists all the cops seem to have deserted their post, reported TNews. Several tourists were set upon and suffered head injuries on Sunday night in South Pattaya but while foundation medics were available to patch them up the police were nowhere to be seen. Earlier in the afternoon Sunday Region 2 commander Sarawut Tansakun had been inspecting the readiness of his men in the area to help tourists who might get in trouble. But reporters who went to the resort to see for themselves found a different story as thousands celebrated Songkran in areas designated for water fights, some of which turned ugly. TNews reported that the injured tourists went back to their hotels after finding no police on duty at a tent set up to help them. Source: TNews -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-04-18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracker1 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Now thats bad for Pattayas image ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 must have been lunch time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiwrath Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 They were busy giving away the free plastic pouches elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemorechang Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Maybe they were all playing on Fake book or line its all the rage now days Think he was lucky not to be arrested. as he did the Wan%%r sign to a cop what a nice chap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksidedog Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 No money to be made from it. Besides, they were probably staying inside where it was nice and dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonawatchee Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Maybe they'd been reassigned to inactive posts already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 A troll post has been removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 free for all lawless mayhem ............................. the local police commander should be sacked for Dereliction Of Duty and failing to provide the resources necessary for a safe environment for everyone. As I stated on another thread - there are gangs of drunk/drugged up youths touring Pattaya looking for trouble. This whole Songkran thing has got out of hand in Pattaya, one day is enough of this stupidity, some think it is good for business when the reality is that lots of people either leave or stay away from it, I am seeing empty bars and businesses closed everywhere in the city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 6 minutes ago, smedly said: This whole Songkran thing has got out of hand in Pattaya, another 3 days to go! wan Lai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulfsailor Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 It's best to stay inside during 'The Purge'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalblue Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Pattaya is a nature resort, why all the head injuries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thechook Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 They had thier little charade and photo op and now its business as usual. Tourists can report crimes and incidents at 7/11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Once more the only sane response would be to fire the lot of them. Of course that won't happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 5 hours ago, webfact said: all the cops seem to have deserted their post maybe better that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4737 Carlin Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Do some tourists actually visit Pattaya specifically for Songkran ? I go there regularly but can't imagine a worse place to be for this juvenile waterfight marathon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullcave Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 You are on your own in Pattaya as the cops prefer the air-con down at the station. To force them to walk the beat would be considered cruel and unusual punishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andersonat Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Can anyone suggest a number, per shift ( - day-shift / back-shift / night-shift ?), for the total number of Policemen who work ( = are employed) in Central Pattaya ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnock Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Perhaps they were patrolling elsewhere - looking for topless Songkran revelers. Priorities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrobay Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 46 minutes ago, 4737 Carlin said: Do some tourists actually visit Pattaya specifically for Songkran ? I go there regularly but can't imagine a worse place to be for this juvenile waterfight marathon. Sure they do. Just look at them.Any more questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 7 hours ago, tracker1 said: Now thats bad for Pattayas image ! And that takes some doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geisha Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 From the photos I've seen of Songkran revellers, lots are tourists. Why are they complaining when they know exactly how this madness ends ? All drunken idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimstar1 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 The Mind Boogles They expected to find the Royal Toy Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grauwulf Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Looks a quality tourist to me ?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 7 hours ago, webfact said: Just hours after a top brass policeman visited Pattaya to pledge safety for tourists all the cops seem to have deserted their post, reported TNews. They more than likely moved on to another location to give the same spiel. Again calling them Keystone Kops your just being to kind and generous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 4 hours ago, Gulfsailor said: It's best to stay inside during 'The Purge'. One of my favorite series 4 now I think. Not out of the realm of possibility for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Make sure you have 10 bahts with you at all times to call 919 to get a busy signal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvavin Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Need help from these people? Probably pray to the roadside tree spirits and they would respond even faster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayadon Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Or how about ..... They were busy blowing those damn whistles at passing cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Party if you like but anyone been to Pattaya, live here, for Songkran know these tourist drink themselves into trouble, of course that is in general. The funding just isn't there nor the system setup for them to to respond in 5 minutes for any emergency don't hold your breath so don't put yourself in a position for something to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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