Pattaya police boost patrols ahead of Police Day celebration

Pattaya’s police force is ramping up security measures in the lead-up to the city’s Police Day celebration. The city’s police chief has directed officers to bolster patrols and target crimes to enhance safety and security.

Police Colonel Navin Teerawit, Superintendent of Pattaya Police Station, presided over a monthly meeting to issue new directives and review the performance of each department. Following this meeting, officers have been instructed to intensify patrols in five key risk areas, crack down on drug-related crimes, and control illegal motorbike racing.

Pol. Col. Navin emphasised the implementation of the 5 Frees policy, which aims to ensure safety, a drug-free environment, a weapon-free zone, prevention of human trafficking, and employment restrictions for those under 18. He also urged officers to enhance nighttime beach safety to maintain Pattaya’s reputation as a world-class tourist destination.

The meeting also focused on preparations for the upcoming Police Day event, scheduled for October 17. The day’s events will begin with a merit-making ceremony and a pledge-taking to uphold police integrity.

In the evening, a sports event will be held on Pattaya Beach, featuring competitions between the police and the public to foster goodwill. Currently, Pattaya Police Station has a total force of 376 officers, with a full capacity of 420 officers, reported Pattaya News.

In related news, Pattaya policeraided three pool villas where a Chinese gang was operating illegal money lending and online gambling activities, seizing 13 computers and over 100 mobile phones.

Chatchai Surachetphong, Deputy Regional Police Chief of Region 2, along with Navin Theerawit, Pattaya City Police Chief, and Thananon Athiphansri, Deputy Chief of Pattaya City Police, led a raid to investigate a pool villa in a village located on Chaiyaphruek 1 Road in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province on October 3.

In other news, Pattaya police, in a well-coordinated raid, successfully dismantled an illegal poker gambling ring involving foreign nationals.