Pattaya Mayor rushes to aid injured tourist after road crash
Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet turned into a first responder after a tourist was injured in a motorcycle accident on South Pattaya Road yesterday, February 3.
The dramatic moment unfolded as the mayor and local council members were conducting a field visit to oversee new parking regulations. Their routine inspection quickly turned into an emergency response when they came across the injured tourist lying on the road.
Without hesitation, the Pattaya mayor sprang into action, immediately coordinating with a nearby clinic to provide first aid. He also contacted the Sawang Boriboon Foundation rescue team, ensuring the injured tourist was swiftly transported to hospital for further treatment.
The mayor’s quick response underscored Pattaya’s commitment to public safety, reinforcing the city’s efforts to prioritise the well-being of locals and visitors.
Local officials continue to urge tourists and residents to exercise caution on Pattaya’s busy roads, as motorcycle accidents remain a pressing concern.
The identity and condition of the injured tourist have not yet been disclosed. However, this unusual mayoral intervention has sparked discussion among residents, with many praising Poramet’s hands-on leadership, reported Pattaya Mail.
In similar news, Pattaya officials are turning up the heat on Jomtien’s bustling tourist hub as fears of drug activity loom.
Mayor Poramet Ngampichet has ordered relentless inspections of Jomtien Soi 2 to 3 to prevent it from spiralling into a crime hotspot.
Determined to safeguard this family-friendly destination, the mayor instructed local officials to patrol the streets regularly and partner with community leaders to stamp out any illicit behaviour.
In other news, a drunk Thai woman crashed her pickup into 11 parked vehicles on Pattaya Sai Sam Road.
Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident. Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station were alerted to the incident at 3.20am on Friday, January 31, and rushed to the scene.
They encountered a sedan with a damaged rear bumper, 10 overturned motorcycles, and a damaged pickup, which had come to a stop 500 metres away from the other vehicles.
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