Chon Buri: Late-night beach vandalism caught on camera
In a shocking display of vandalism, a man was caught on video smashing a padlock at Yinyom Beach with a hammer, leaving residents in disbelief. The incident occurred late last night, October 15, in the Jomtien area off Thappraya Road, and was captured by a vigilant resident.
Pattaya City officers responded swiftly to the scene, finding minimal damage to the barrier, which is typically locked from 9pm to 6am to deter vehicle access, particularly aimed at preventing groups of fishermen from frequenting the area during these hours.
The incident raised serious concerns, prompting Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet to take immediate action. He has ordered a thorough investigation.
“We will review the CCTV footage to identify the individual responsible for this reckless act.”
Legal action is expected to follow against the vandal for damaging government property, reported Pattaya Mail.
Mayor Poramet reminded the public of the serious repercussions of such actions.
“Vandalising public property is a criminal offence under Section 358 of the Criminal Code, which can lead to up to three years in prison, a fine of up to 6,000 baht, or both.”
In related news, two foreign men vandalised a local restaurant in Phuket early morning on September 30, shattering glass windows and causing distress among staff and nearby residents.
The incidents occurred at the Birds Cafe Restaurant in Soi OrBorTor, Cherng Talay, and prompted a police investigation. The first act of vandalism took place at approximately 2.18am when a foreign man arrived on a motorbike, parked in front of the establishment, and proceeded to break the glass windows.
In other news, in a shocking act of vandalism, a gang of masked bikers unleashed a violent attack on a mobile LED advertising truck in Pattaya, causing a staggering 100,000 baht in damage.
The brazen assault, which occurred on Monday night, September 23, saw four to five young men on unlicenced motorcycles armed with metal rods, smashing the truck’s LED display to pieces.
