Pattaya tightens security for visiting US Navy personnel

MGR Online•Society•18d ago

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Pattaya city authorities have increased security measures at five key tourist locations to accommodate US Navy personnel visiting from September 2 to 6.

•US Navy personnel are visiting Pattaya for leisure from September 2 to 6.
•Security forces are monitoring five specific tourist zones including Walking Street and Soi Buakhao.
•Pattaya officials have warned business operators against overcharging tourists to protect the city's image.

Overview

•US Navy personnel are entering the area for leisure between September 2 and 6.
•Pattaya city has integrated multiple agencies to increase security and convenience measures starting the evening of September 2.
•Security forces have divided the area into five main control points: Pattaya Soi 6, Walking Street, Soi Buakhao, the tourist area before Walking Street, and the Dongtan Curve in Na Jomtien.
•Police have increased foot patrols in tourist attractions and service establishments and established checkpoints to inspect persons and vehicles.
•Porames Ngampichet requested hotels, restaurants, and service providers to be good hosts by ensuring safety, quality, and fair pricing.
•Porames Ngampichet warned that unfair treatment of tourists could quickly spread via social media and damage Pattaya's international tourism image.
•Tourist Police hotline 1155 and emergency line 191 are available 24 hours for foreign tourists.

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Key Entities

Organization

Pattaya City(เมืองพัทยา)ℹ️

The local government authority managing security and tourism in the Pattaya area.

US Navy(ทหารเรือสหรัฐฯ)ℹ️

Personnel traveling to Pattaya for leisure and tourism from September 2 to 6.

Pattaya City Police Station(สภ.เมืองพัทยา)

The local police force providing security and patrols in the area.

Tourist Police(ตำรวจท่องเที่ยว)

The police unit coordinating security for tourists with a 1155 hotline.

Person

Anusak Piriyomorn(อนุศักดิ์ พิริยอมร)

The District Chief of Bang Lamung who participated in the security inspection.

Porames Ngampichet(ปรเมศวร์ งามพิเชษฐ์)

The Mayor of Pattaya City.

Siriwat Kachamat(สิริวัฒน์ คัชมาตย์)

Deputy Superintendent of Prevention and Suppression at Pattaya City Police Station.

Place

Pattaya Soi 6(พัทยาซอย 6)

One of the five main security control points in Pattaya.

Walking Street(ถนนวอล์กกิ้งสตรีท)

One of the five main security control points in Pattaya.

Soi Buakhao(ซอยบัวขาว)

One of the five main security control points in Pattaya.

Dongtan Curve, Na Jomtien(โค้งดงตาล นาจอมเทียน)

One of the five main security control points in Pattaya.