Pattaya Tourist Police cracks down on crime committed by transgender women

Pattaya Tourist Police are taking swift measures to address issues caused by transgender women who have been stealing from tourists. Over 50 high-risk individuals have been identified, with more than 20 of them apprehended and profiles created.

Problems have arisen after a number of transgender women targeted foreign tourists around Pattaya Beach in Chon Buri, including theft, quarrels, and physical assault.

Pattaya Tourist Police and the Tourism Police Division recognised the negative impact these incidents could have on the tourism image and swiftly acted to rectify the situation.

Police Major General Somchai Theerapatrpaisan, the commander of the 2nd Sub-Division of the 1st Division, stated today that systematic resolution to these issues was crucial to restore confidence among tourists and align with the government’s policy of enhancing safety measures.

He commissioned Police Lieutenant Colonel Prin Sripatrakunchai, an investigation officer, to devise strategies and expedite solutions to these problems. Lieutenant Colonel Prin and Lieutenant Colonel Pichit Kiewpleuang, Pattaya Tourism Police Inspector, yesterday collaborated with related agencies to apprehend 20 troublesome transgender women. Legal action was taken, and their profiles were created.

They also invited high-risk transgender individuals, who could potentially cause problems around Pattaya Beach and other risky foreign tourist accommodation areas, to visit the station so officers could create profiles, reported Khaosod.

Detailed information such as current residences and motivations for visiting Pattaya was gathered for analysis and prevention planning. The information collected was recorded in the Mutchanu TPB application, developed by the 2nd Division’s Investigation Unit, to classify suspects and retrieve information via Line, a popular messaging app in Thailand.

In case of any incidents, the tourist police could immediately access the information for verification. Police Major General Somchai urged anyone who witnesses individuals causing trouble for tourists to contact the tourist police hotline at 1155 or via the Police Tourist “i lert u” application.

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