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Pattaya City Hosts Second Drug Situation Assessment Event
Pattaya City hosted its second “Show, Share, Connect” event to evaluate and address the drug situation while fostering community unity in monitoring, preventing, and resolving drug-related issues. The event commenced at 9:00 a.m. on July 16, 2024, at the Chumsai Community Office.
Mr. Banjong Banthuraprasit, Vice President of the Pattaya City Council, presided over the opening ceremony, which was attended by members of the Pattaya City Mayor’s working group, Pattaya City Council members, the Banglamung District Chief, government agency heads, officials, private sector representatives, community leaders, educational administrators, and students from local schools.
Given the escalating severity of the drug epidemic, the government has prioritized proactive measures to prevent and address drug-related challenges. This approach underscores the treatment of people with addiction as patients in need of care and emphasizes legal repercussions for traffickers through judicial processes.
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Swift actions are essential to curb drug trafficking and shield vulnerable groups from the perils of substance abuse, necessitating collaborative efforts across all community sectors and stringent legal enforcement.
The drug crisis in Thailand has significantly affected youth and citizens, often exacerbated by ignorance and various risk factors. In response, Pattaya City administrators have mandated unified efforts among all agencies to alleviate and ultimately eradicate the drug issue.
Organized by the Department for Prevention and Resolution of Drug Problems within the Administrative Division of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Pattaya City, the initiative aims to enhance the effectiveness of drug prevention and resolution efforts throughout 2024.
“Community Cooperation for Drug Prevention.”
The “Show, Share, Connect” initiative encourages broad community participation across Pattaya to collectively monitor, prevent, and resolve drug addiction problems. Scheduled to rotate across four districts of Pattaya City four times, the initiative operates under the theme
The primary objective is a rigorous and sustainable approach to preventing and resolving the drug problem, maintaining ongoing vigilance to avoid relapse, and establishing comprehensive operational guidelines in collaboration with various agencies. Ultimately, the goal is to forge a robust community network for vigilant monitoring, leading to a definitive and enduring resolution of the drug epidemic.
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A group of six boys and two girls, whose ages only range from 14 to 16 years old, were arrested by Pattaya Police on Monday, July 29th, for carrying samurai swords and several other weapons.
The arrest occurred around 6 PM near the Pattaya Police Station’s Dongtan substation. Police confiscated three samurai swords, each measuring around 30-50 cm long, six pocket knives, and three brass knuckles from the teens, who were found gathering among a large number of unsuspecting tourists.The arrest followed a tip-off from a concerned citizen who observed the teens drawing their weapons into view.
Police quickly arrived to find the group visibly nervous and, upon searching, discovered the guns hidden in their pants and bags.
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The teenagers claimed that they were carrying the weapons to assist a friend who had allegedly been kidnapped and assaulted by unknown assailants.
They stated that they brought the guns for self-defense while attempting to help their friend. However, the police were unconvinced by their explanation and took them into custody at Pattaya Police Station’s Dongtan substation.
The teens’ parents were contacted to come and potentially face legal action.
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Pattaya —
Pattaya City has suspended nine beach umbrella operators for unfair practices against tourists during the recent extended holiday in Thailand.
Mr. Wuttisak Rermkijakarn, Deputy Mayor of Pattaya, announced that this decision followed complaints from tourists about some umbrella vendors’ unfair practices, particularly during Thailand’s recent three-day holiday period.
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Among the nine operators, eight are first-time offenders and have been ordered to cease operations for two weeks, from July 30th to August 15th, 2024. One repeat offender operator faces a two-month suspension from July 30th to October 1st, 2024.
Mr. Wuttisak warned that any operators violating the city’s regulations a third time would face permanent license revocation.
The city’s regulations require vendors to pay an annual fee of only 750 baht and to treat tourists well, as positive experiences lead to good first impressions and better word-of-mouth promotion. Mr. Wuttisak emphasized the importance of beach umbrellas in providing convenience to tourists and urged all vendors to adhere to these guidelines.
Pattaya City has also set guidelines for umbrella operations, including a mandatory one-day off per month for vendors. During the low season, vendors must take two days off per month to help restore the beach’s natural beauty.
Mr. Wuttisak encouraged anyone experiencing unfair treatment by beach vendors to report it to Call Center 1337 or via the Pattaya City Mayor’s direct Facebook page. The city will investigate all complaints and act appropriately if violations are confirmed.
The details of how the operators exploited tourists were kept from the public and media.
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At 9:30 PM on July 22nd, 2024, Mueang Sisaket police received a report of a shooting incident that left four people dead at a residence in Mueang, Sisaket.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the bodies of four victims: Duangduean, 41, a primary school principal; her new husband, Pramat, 39, a lawyer; Duangduean’s mother, Yokmanee, 66; and her brother-in-law, Bunluen, 61. Duangduean’s 10-year-old son survived the ordeal and sought help from neighbors.
According to Dutchadaporn, 63, Bunluen’s wife, the suspect is believed to be Pathapee, 42, Duangduean’s ex-husband and former school principal in Buriram. After their separation, Duangduean moved in with Pramat, her new husband, which allegedly fueled Pathapee’s resentment.
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The couple’s bitter disputes over property and defamation cases added to the tension. Pathapee had previously distributed threatening leaflets targeting his ex-wife.
Following the mass shooting, Pathapee fled, and Sisaket police pursued him in collaboration with Buriram authorities. They later found Pathapee dead in his car from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on a road in Buriram, bringing the total death toll from the tragic incident to five.
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