It was a dark day in Jomtien for a man with a dark complexion. Pattaya Police Colonel Supatee the acting commander of Pattaya Police held a press conference to announce the result of a joint investigation between Pattaya Police and The Chonburi Provincial Transnational Crime Suppression Unit. Netted in the operation was a Nigerian scammer who was just minding his own business as most Nigerians are want to do which is conning gullible people to part with their hard earned cash.
The man with the dark complexion gave the authorities a distinctly black look when they turned up at his rented apartment in Tepprasit Soi 7 in South Pattaya. A search of the room turned up incriminating computer evidence as well as 5 bank books in the names of accomplices that were used to cash the dodgy donations.
The scam he was running was a familiar one in this Internet age. He posed as a pilot and posted pictures of another guy on a Facebook page, he was apparently a bit shy to post his own pictures.
He lured victims mostly gullible Thai women with a story that they could take a share of a large sum of money which had been seized by Thai Customs.
The authorities are publicising the story with the Thai media in the hope that duped victims who have been scammed by this piece of African excrement will come forward. At the moment they can only hold him for residing in The Kingdom of Thailand with an out of date visa.
Friday, 28 November 2014
High School Student Assaulted in Plutaluang Near Pattaya
A 16 year old Sattahip high school student was riding her motorbike home in the early hours of the morning when she was seized by a pervert who kidnapped her and raped her in a nearby cassava field.
Plutaluang police were alerted to the sexual assault when thankfully the rapist returned her to her motorbike and rode off into the night.
The girl told the police that she had spent the evening at a friend's house and was on her way home on highway 331 when a man aged about 40 pulled up alongside her on a Honda Wave motorcycle. He threatened her with a knife and forced her to get on his motorcycle before taking her to a desolate spot and committing the assault.
The girl had no outward signs of injury and was taken to hospital for an examination to take place and to await the arrival of her parents. The police think that the rapist may be a construction worker living at a construction camp in the Huay Yai or Jomtien area and are actively looking for him before he strikes again.
Plutaluang police were alerted to the sexual assault when thankfully the rapist returned her to her motorbike and rode off into the night.
The girl told the police that she had spent the evening at a friend's house and was on her way home on highway 331 when a man aged about 40 pulled up alongside her on a Honda Wave motorcycle. He threatened her with a knife and forced her to get on his motorcycle before taking her to a desolate spot and committing the assault.
The girl had no outward signs of injury and was taken to hospital for an examination to take place and to await the arrival of her parents. The police think that the rapist may be a construction worker living at a construction camp in the Huay Yai or Jomtien area and are actively looking for him before he strikes again.
2 Year Old Locked Herself in Aunts Car
A precocious 2 year old brought a market to a halt and prompted the calling out of a unit of rescue personnel when she managed to lock herself in her aunts car. The anguished Aunt Khun Da had taken her niece along with her as she went to set up her stall at a local market in Sattahip. It was raining heavily so she left the two year old as snug as a bug in a rug inside the car.
Not a wise choice. The little girls nimble fingers operated the door lock and Auntie was left out in the rain and in a fair old dizzy fit.
A shower of market vendors tried in rain sorry in vain to open the locked car but were not successful. When the rescue workers arrived they tried for an hour. Still no joy. So only one course left. A rescue worker smashed a window. Lesson learned for Khun Da. Next time just find a local motorcycle taxi driver. If he can not open a locked vehicle I am sure he will know a man who can.
Not a wise choice. The little girls nimble fingers operated the door lock and Auntie was left out in the rain and in a fair old dizzy fit.
A shower of market vendors tried in rain sorry in vain to open the locked car but were not successful. When the rescue workers arrived they tried for an hour. Still no joy. So only one course left. A rescue worker smashed a window. Lesson learned for Khun Da. Next time just find a local motorcycle taxi driver. If he can not open a locked vehicle I am sure he will know a man who can.
Nongprue Pattaya Massage Lady Busted For Selling Drugs
Sattahip drugs enforcement officials got wind of a masseuse who was offering more than massage services and this story does not have a happy ending especially for the massage lady. They had reason to believe that her massage service was just a cover story and her main income was the selling of drugs to Thai and foreign customers.
A sting operation was set up. Undercover agents set up a drugs buy and went to her room in a rented apartment block in Soi 12 MapYaiLia of Nongprue District in East Pattaya with 2,500 Baht in marked notes. The masseuse Khun Kanda aged 39 handed over the drugs and now it was the chance for the undercover drugs suppression agents to lay on hands and nick the lady.
Along with the dodgy massage lady two other people in the room were also arrested on suspicion of being drug users. Ms. Rungtiwa Saisin aged 29 and a Cambodian gentleman Khun Lay Odd aged 23 year old were also presented with a fine pair of steel bracelets.
Along with the purchased drugs small quantities of Yaa Ice and Yaa Baa were also found and confiscated.
A sting operation was set up. Undercover agents set up a drugs buy and went to her room in a rented apartment block in Soi 12 MapYaiLia of Nongprue District in East Pattaya with 2,500 Baht in marked notes. The masseuse Khun Kanda aged 39 handed over the drugs and now it was the chance for the undercover drugs suppression agents to lay on hands and nick the lady.
Along with the dodgy massage lady two other people in the room were also arrested on suspicion of being drug users. Ms. Rungtiwa Saisin aged 29 and a Cambodian gentleman Khun Lay Odd aged 23 year old were also presented with a fine pair of steel bracelets.
Along with the purchased drugs small quantities of Yaa Ice and Yaa Baa were also found and confiscated.
Water Truck Hit and Run Crash in North Pattaya
Pattaya Police and a unit from The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation responded to a report of a road accident with an injured motorcycle rider in North Pattaya.
At the scene in Nong Yai section of Sukhumvit Road North Pattaya they found a damaged motorcycle overturned in the middle of the road and laying close by it's rider 26 year old Khun Krisada. He was laying unconscious and had suffered multiple abrasions and bruising all over his body. Medics gave first aid to the victim and then transported him to hospital for further emergency treatment.
A witness to the accident told the police that a water truck had come up from the rear and rammed the motorcycle causing it to crash and the rider to be thrown to the ground. As is the norm in so many road traffic accidents in Pattaya the offending party in this case the water truck promptly disappeared from the scene.
A description of the truck was broadcast on the police radio and soon after Nongprue police spotted the water truck. At this point the driver then took to his flip flops and did a runner leaving the truck.
With the water truck in police custody it should not be too difficult to trace the heartless and cowardly driver.
At the scene in Nong Yai section of Sukhumvit Road North Pattaya they found a damaged motorcycle overturned in the middle of the road and laying close by it's rider 26 year old Khun Krisada. He was laying unconscious and had suffered multiple abrasions and bruising all over his body. Medics gave first aid to the victim and then transported him to hospital for further emergency treatment.
A witness to the accident told the police that a water truck had come up from the rear and rammed the motorcycle causing it to crash and the rider to be thrown to the ground. As is the norm in so many road traffic accidents in Pattaya the offending party in this case the water truck promptly disappeared from the scene.
A description of the truck was broadcast on the police radio and soon after Nongprue police spotted the water truck. At this point the driver then took to his flip flops and did a runner leaving the truck.
With the water truck in police custody it should not be too difficult to trace the heartless and cowardly driver.
Garbage Truck Driver trapped in Cab after Accident in Huay Yai Pattaya
It appears that rubbish Thai driving skills led to a serious road accident in Huay Yai near Pattaya where the driver of a garbage truck became embedded in the rear end of an 18 wheel truck. Huay Yai police were notified of the accident which had occurred on route 331 - The Korat to Sattahip highway. The police together with a unit from the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation rushed to the scene to provide assistance.
At the scene they found the green Isuzu garbage truck belonging to Plutaluang District embedded in the back of a large truck. The driver of the garbage truck Khun Somkhuan aged 54 was trapped inside his cab and the rescuers had to cut him free.
From statements given by the drivers of the two vehicles and witnesses it appears that the garbage truck came on the scene to find the 18 wheeler attempting to make a right turn. The garbage truck driver attempted to brake but the road was wet and he was not able to stop his vehicle in time.
The police took photographic evidence at the scene and will interview the drivers again later. An officer was heard to comment that it was a miracle that Khun Somkhuan had survived and put it down to the intervention of Buddhist amulets hanging in the windscreen of the garbage truck cab.
At the scene they found the green Isuzu garbage truck belonging to Plutaluang District embedded in the back of a large truck. The driver of the garbage truck Khun Somkhuan aged 54 was trapped inside his cab and the rescuers had to cut him free.
From statements given by the drivers of the two vehicles and witnesses it appears that the garbage truck came on the scene to find the 18 wheeler attempting to make a right turn. The garbage truck driver attempted to brake but the road was wet and he was not able to stop his vehicle in time.
The police took photographic evidence at the scene and will interview the drivers again later. An officer was heard to comment that it was a miracle that Khun Somkhuan had survived and put it down to the intervention of Buddhist amulets hanging in the windscreen of the garbage truck cab.
Thursday, 27 November 2014
9 Year Old Girl Sweeping Pattaya Streets
After looking at video footage of a young girl sweeping the street in Pratumnack journalists decided to find out what was happening and why such a young girl was out early in the morning with a broom in hand.
A Journalists turned up at 4am to talk to the girl but she wasn't there. They managed to track her down to her home in Soi Nimit, Nong Krabok road, Moo 9 Tambon Nong Prue in East Pattaya. At the rented room the journalist found Mrs. Orasa Boonserm, aged 50, and her daughter Miss Rujipha aged 9, who is a grade 3 student at Ban Thoong Klom Tarn Marn primary school.
They told a sorry but heart warming story. The mum was disabled after she had been struck by a car and the 9 year old and her older 18 year old sister would go out early in the morning to help her mum with her job.
The girl didn't mind helping her mum although it sometimes made her late for her 7am start at school. Teachers knew of the family situation and didn't make any objections. Mum had a dream that maybe someday she will qualify for Government housing as most of her money went on rent and paying for utility bills.
A Journalists turned up at 4am to talk to the girl but she wasn't there. They managed to track her down to her home in Soi Nimit, Nong Krabok road, Moo 9 Tambon Nong Prue in East Pattaya. At the rented room the journalist found Mrs. Orasa Boonserm, aged 50, and her daughter Miss Rujipha aged 9, who is a grade 3 student at Ban Thoong Klom Tarn Marn primary school.
They told a sorry but heart warming story. The mum was disabled after she had been struck by a car and the 9 year old and her older 18 year old sister would go out early in the morning to help her mum with her job.
The girl didn't mind helping her mum although it sometimes made her late for her 7am start at school. Teachers knew of the family situation and didn't make any objections. Mum had a dream that maybe someday she will qualify for Government housing as most of her money went on rent and paying for utility bills.
Pattaya Motorcycle Taxi Driver Assaults Canadian Tourist
Watch your bar bill in Pattaya and if you feel like disputing it you had better watch your back.
A Canadian tourist Mr. Sawad Francoys aged 37 was enjoying a drink at a bar near Pattaya Police Station. When he came to settle the bill he saw that it added up to 1,600 Baht for his beers and cocktails probably for one of the Bar girls. He argued with one of the bar staff and suddenly found himself being attacked from behind by a motorcycle taxi driver.
Mr. Francoys made a complaint at the police station and the taxi driver Khun Monchai Boonyodom was soon tracked down and brought in for questioning. Khun Monchai was pretty belligerent and even threatened his tourist victim again in the police station.
Mr. Francoys was taken to Pattaya Memorial hospital for treatment to the wounds he received in the attack. Meanwhile the police are looking to charge the taxi driver as this is yet another incident where tourists have fallen foul of taxi drivers who seem to think it is their right to cause mayhem whenever they choose.
A Canadian tourist Mr. Sawad Francoys aged 37 was enjoying a drink at a bar near Pattaya Police Station. When he came to settle the bill he saw that it added up to 1,600 Baht for his beers and cocktails probably for one of the Bar girls. He argued with one of the bar staff and suddenly found himself being attacked from behind by a motorcycle taxi driver.
Mr. Francoys made a complaint at the police station and the taxi driver Khun Monchai Boonyodom was soon tracked down and brought in for questioning. Khun Monchai was pretty belligerent and even threatened his tourist victim again in the police station.
Mr. Francoys was taken to Pattaya Memorial hospital for treatment to the wounds he received in the attack. Meanwhile the police are looking to charge the taxi driver as this is yet another incident where tourists have fallen foul of taxi drivers who seem to think it is their right to cause mayhem whenever they choose.
Japanese Tourists Victims of Pattaya Baht Bus Pickpockets
Two Japanese tourists are the latest victims of a scumbag team of Baht bus thieves who stalk foreigners looking for every opportunity to pickpocket and rob what they see as easy prey.
The two Japanese Tourists, Mr. Masimoto aged 51 and Mr. Sito were on a Baht Bus on their way from the Dolphin Roundabout in North Pattaya towards Central Pattaya. A bag containing 4,600 Baht was stolen from Mr. Masimoto and another bag thought to contain over 20,000 Baht was taken from Mr. Sito.
Police soon had two members of the gang in custody Khun Arkom aged 24 and Khun Usar aged 33 who were paraded in front of members of the media at Pattaya Police Station.
4,500 Baht was recovered from one of the thieving pieces of human excrement whilst the larger sum of money had already been passed on to other gang members who had so far eluded capture. The police know who they are and warrants have been issued for their arrest. The thieves said that they had been robbing tourists for a long period of time as they thought the tourists were easy marks.
A word of warning to members of the public. Show extreme caution if you catch any of these thieves dipping into your pockets. I caught an ugly old bag one day. turns out she had a rather large knife which she pulled out of her bag three other members of her crew on board the Baht bus and several motorcycles following as back up.
The two Japanese Tourists, Mr. Masimoto aged 51 and Mr. Sito were on a Baht Bus on their way from the Dolphin Roundabout in North Pattaya towards Central Pattaya. A bag containing 4,600 Baht was stolen from Mr. Masimoto and another bag thought to contain over 20,000 Baht was taken from Mr. Sito.
Police soon had two members of the gang in custody Khun Arkom aged 24 and Khun Usar aged 33 who were paraded in front of members of the media at Pattaya Police Station.
4,500 Baht was recovered from one of the thieving pieces of human excrement whilst the larger sum of money had already been passed on to other gang members who had so far eluded capture. The police know who they are and warrants have been issued for their arrest. The thieves said that they had been robbing tourists for a long period of time as they thought the tourists were easy marks.
A word of warning to members of the public. Show extreme caution if you catch any of these thieves dipping into your pockets. I caught an ugly old bag one day. turns out she had a rather large knife which she pulled out of her bag three other members of her crew on board the Baht bus and several motorcycles following as back up.
Swedish Tourist in Pattaya Helped by Tourist Assistance Foundation
A Swedish tourist robbed by a Pattaya lady of the night has become the first benefactor of a Thai charity set up to provide assistance to stranded tourists and foreign victims of crime. The 68 year old Swedish tourist Mr. Cherif Hafsaoui aged 68 arrived in Thailand on the 21st of November and was due to return to his home in Sweden later this month.
He had booked into the Eastiny Place Hotel on Soi 8 and returned to his room accompanied by a lady who he had just met and had not as yet been able to ascertain her name. When he awoke next morning she had left along with 30,000 Baht in cash and his credit cards.
Mr. Hafsaoui had turned up at Pattaya Police Station in a disheveled and confused and desperate state. He had no money to pay for accommodation or even for food. Khun Suppatee, the acting superintendent of Pattaya Police Station went out of his way to help the distraught visitor. He was provided with food and shelter at the police station whilst a Bangkok based charity was contacted. The Tourist Assistance Foundation liaised with the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok and after his bone fides were checked out a representative of the foundation Khun Kwanchanok arrived at the police station with a donation of 10,000 Baht to help him pay for his hotel bill and food until he can make the trip back to the airport for his return flight home to Sweden.
Mr. Hafsaoui was overwhelmed by the help that he had received from the Pattaya Police and from The Tourist Assistance Foundation and promised to tell his family and friends of the generosity of the Thai people.
He had booked into the Eastiny Place Hotel on Soi 8 and returned to his room accompanied by a lady who he had just met and had not as yet been able to ascertain her name. When he awoke next morning she had left along with 30,000 Baht in cash and his credit cards.
Mr. Hafsaoui had turned up at Pattaya Police Station in a disheveled and confused and desperate state. He had no money to pay for accommodation or even for food. Khun Suppatee, the acting superintendent of Pattaya Police Station went out of his way to help the distraught visitor. He was provided with food and shelter at the police station whilst a Bangkok based charity was contacted. The Tourist Assistance Foundation liaised with the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok and after his bone fides were checked out a representative of the foundation Khun Kwanchanok arrived at the police station with a donation of 10,000 Baht to help him pay for his hotel bill and food until he can make the trip back to the airport for his return flight home to Sweden.
Mr. Hafsaoui was overwhelmed by the help that he had received from the Pattaya Police and from The Tourist Assistance Foundation and promised to tell his family and friends of the generosity of the Thai people.
Russian Lady Abducted by Russian Friend in East Pattaya
A Russian lady accompanied by her husband and child arrived at Pattaya Police Station to make a rather shocking claim. Mrs. Yulia Tikhovskaya aged 37 claims that she was abducted, tasered and robbed by a family friend three days earlier. She had not been rushing to make the report as she was waiting for her husband who runs an import export business to return from a trip back home in Russia.
Mrs Tikhovskaya said that a friend Mr. Aleksandr Kuznetcov aged 47 had asked her if she could take him to Soi Kao Noi. She agreed and when they arrived at the entrance of the Chockchai Garden Home 4 Village he produced a taser weapon which he used to shock her several times before she managed to escape out of the car and he drove off with the vehicle.
She had tried to raise the alarm but locals presumed it was just a domestic dispute and failed to provide assistance. The Black Nissan Teana car, which contained her mobile phone, a small amount of cash and personal documents was found later abandoned at the car park of Big C South Pattaya. The keys and the vehicles number plates had been removed and placed in the boot of the car.
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Mr. Kuznetcov who has also been placed on a watch list with Immigration officials so that he can be detained in case he tries to flee the country.
Mrs Tikhovskaya said that a friend Mr. Aleksandr Kuznetcov aged 47 had asked her if she could take him to Soi Kao Noi. She agreed and when they arrived at the entrance of the Chockchai Garden Home 4 Village he produced a taser weapon which he used to shock her several times before she managed to escape out of the car and he drove off with the vehicle.
She had tried to raise the alarm but locals presumed it was just a domestic dispute and failed to provide assistance. The Black Nissan Teana car, which contained her mobile phone, a small amount of cash and personal documents was found later abandoned at the car park of Big C South Pattaya. The keys and the vehicles number plates had been removed and placed in the boot of the car.
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Mr. Kuznetcov who has also been placed on a watch list with Immigration officials so that he can be detained in case he tries to flee the country.
East Pattaya Pharmacy Busted for Selling Illegal Drugs
Undercover Pattaya Police Officers raided a pharmacy on Soi Nernplubwan in East Pattaya after receiving a tip off that the shop was supplying controlled substances to customers without a licence and without a prescription.
The owner of Sarisa pharmacy Khun Sarisa aged 44 was arrested during the raid after an agent had gone to the premises to make an undercover buy.
The police took a variety of medications as evidence including psychotropic drugs, sleeping pills, and sexual enhancement tablets including Viagra.
Khun Sarisa admitted to the selling of these drugs. She said that the pills were often sold to folks who worked nights and needed pills to help them sleep in the daytime. These sleeping tablets are sold for 12 Baht apiece but can then be sold on in the black market for 20 Baht each. Khun Sarisa was concerned that they could fall into the wrong hands and had noticed that ladyboys were frequent purchasers.
The police are concerned as there seems to be a surge in incidents where foreign tourists are drugged and robbed and are determined to stamp this out by increasing the surveillance and raids on pharmacies supplying these substances.
The owner of Sarisa pharmacy Khun Sarisa aged 44 was arrested during the raid after an agent had gone to the premises to make an undercover buy.
The police took a variety of medications as evidence including psychotropic drugs, sleeping pills, and sexual enhancement tablets including Viagra.
Khun Sarisa admitted to the selling of these drugs. She said that the pills were often sold to folks who worked nights and needed pills to help them sleep in the daytime. These sleeping tablets are sold for 12 Baht apiece but can then be sold on in the black market for 20 Baht each. Khun Sarisa was concerned that they could fall into the wrong hands and had noticed that ladyboys were frequent purchasers.
The police are concerned as there seems to be a surge in incidents where foreign tourists are drugged and robbed and are determined to stamp this out by increasing the surveillance and raids on pharmacies supplying these substances.
Tuesday, 18 November 2014
Nongprue East Pattaya Drug Dealer Arrested
Sattahip drug enforcement agents conducted a sting operation in Nongprue district East Pattaya and netted a motorcycle taxi driver and the confiscation of Yaa Ice (methamphetamines) that he was pushing.
The officers had targeted the taxi driver Khun Pramuan aged 45 after receiving information from a prvious arrest of another drug dealer. Khun Pramuan was nabbed when he turned up on his Honda Wave to make the 2,000 Baht drugs sale. Khun Pramuan can now wave goodby to his freedom for a considerable period after he makes an appearance in front of a local court.
Khun Pramuan told a sorry tale that business as a taxi driver was bad at the moment and he had resorted to selling the deadly evil chemicals to make ends meet.
The officers had targeted the taxi driver Khun Pramuan aged 45 after receiving information from a prvious arrest of another drug dealer. Khun Pramuan was nabbed when he turned up on his Honda Wave to make the 2,000 Baht drugs sale. Khun Pramuan can now wave goodby to his freedom for a considerable period after he makes an appearance in front of a local court.
Khun Pramuan told a sorry tale that business as a taxi driver was bad at the moment and he had resorted to selling the deadly evil chemicals to make ends meet.
Pattaya Beach Round up of Ladies and Blokes in Skirts
More recent cases of crimes against tourists including muggings and the drugging and robbery of a Pakistani tourist prompted the boys in brown to conduct a sweep of the coconut bar - otherwise known as Pattaya Beach Road to round up undesirables.
Around 100 ladies of the night and blokes in skirts disguised as ladies of the night were rounded up and marched off to Pattaya Police Station. Their particulars were checked against police computer records. They were given a stern talking to, fined 200 Baht and then sent on their way presumably to pursue their chosen careers.
Come on Pattaya police. Take your chance to reduce crime in Pattaya by 50% - deport the thieving ladyboy scum back to the Isaan rocks that they crawled out from under.
Around 100 ladies of the night and blokes in skirts disguised as ladies of the night were rounded up and marched off to Pattaya Police Station. Their particulars were checked against police computer records. They were given a stern talking to, fined 200 Baht and then sent on their way presumably to pursue their chosen careers.
Come on Pattaya police. Take your chance to reduce crime in Pattaya by 50% - deport the thieving ladyboy scum back to the Isaan rocks that they crawled out from under.
East Pattaya Ice Man Causes Accident
A unit of The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation was dispatched to provide assistance at the scene of a motorcycle accident in Soi Nernplubwan in East Pattaya. Three people were laying injured in the road after they were ejected from their motorcycle. They had suffered bruises and abrasions and were given first aid by attending medics before being transported to Banglamung Hospital for further emergency treatment.
Witnesses to the accident said that a motorcycle sidecar combo carrying ice blocks had shot out of a side road and crashed into the motorcycle. The ice delivery guy kept his cool and kept driving in the direction of the road by the railway tracks. Obviously he did not want to hang around in case his load melted.
Police sent out a radio alert to look out for the cold hearted ice man but as yet he appears to have just melted into the distance.
Witnesses to the accident said that a motorcycle sidecar combo carrying ice blocks had shot out of a side road and crashed into the motorcycle. The ice delivery guy kept his cool and kept driving in the direction of the road by the railway tracks. Obviously he did not want to hang around in case his load melted.
Police sent out a radio alert to look out for the cold hearted ice man but as yet he appears to have just melted into the distance.
Naked Russians on Pattaya Beach
Two sexy svetlanas who were caught in a bare chested lie on Pattaya Beach were pardoned by the acting superintendent of Pattaya police Colonel Suppatee and sent on their way to enjoy the last few days of their holiday before returning home to snowy Siberia.
The pair of former Soviet citizens had been pointing their pairs of naked Urals skyward and had been nabbed by wide eyed (sorry) sharp eyed officials A search of their locality revealed a small bag of marijuana and a pipe buried close by. It was very obvious with just a cursory glance that they were not concealing any other drugs on their persons.
When questioned about the drugs they both replied in unison Niet. They were taken to Pattaya police station and a subsequent drug test proved negative and they were both released.
The pair of former Soviet citizens had been pointing their pairs of naked Urals skyward and had been nabbed by wide eyed (sorry) sharp eyed officials A search of their locality revealed a small bag of marijuana and a pipe buried close by. It was very obvious with just a cursory glance that they were not concealing any other drugs on their persons.
When questioned about the drugs they both replied in unison Niet. They were taken to Pattaya police station and a subsequent drug test proved negative and they were both released.
Phoenix Golf and Country Club Pattaya Dupes Members
A group of 30 golfers mainly farangs have filed an official complaint at The Huay Yai police station against the owners of Phoenix Golf & Country Club.
The golfers mostly elderly long term residents of Pattaya are reported to be very teed off with the new owners of the Pattaya golf course after they refused to honour their existing golf course memberships and demanded that they fork out 200,000 Baht for new lifetime memberships otherwise they will be turned away and not allowed to play there anymore.
Phoenix Golf Course members commented that they thought that this is not a fair way to do business and they are prepared to bunker down until they get justice in this matter. It is thought that around 1,000 members are affected. 300 have so far come forward to sign the complaint. The police are looking into the matter and sending officers to visit other members who have been effectively duped by the new company running the golf club.
The golfers mostly elderly long term residents of Pattaya are reported to be very teed off with the new owners of the Pattaya golf course after they refused to honour their existing golf course memberships and demanded that they fork out 200,000 Baht for new lifetime memberships otherwise they will be turned away and not allowed to play there anymore.
Phoenix Golf Course members commented that they thought that this is not a fair way to do business and they are prepared to bunker down until they get justice in this matter. It is thought that around 1,000 members are affected. 300 have so far come forward to sign the complaint. The police are looking into the matter and sending officers to visit other members who have been effectively duped by the new company running the golf club.
Nongprue East Pattaya Restaurant Fire
Nongprue Police officers and multiple fire engines responded to a shop house blaze after receiving reports that a restaurant was on fire. At the scene The “Soi Siri” pork blood soup restaurant at the beginning of Soi 2, Pattanakarn road in Moo 6 of Tambon Nong Prue East Pattaya the fire fighters found smoke billowing from the building and had to break windows to gain entrance to the premises.
They quickly ascertained that the restaurant was closed for the night and there were no people trapped inside. It took the firefighters about 20 minutes to bring the fire under control. A preliminary inspection revealed that the fire probably started with a short circuit in a refrigerator in the back of the restaurant.
Later the owner of the restaurant, Khun Sirikarn aged 55, after being alerted by the owner of a nearby beauty parlour came to inspect the scene and stated that she thought that the fire had done about 100,000 Baht in damages to fixtures and fittings. Forensic Science Police will inspect the scene later to confirm the cause of the fire.
They quickly ascertained that the restaurant was closed for the night and there were no people trapped inside. It took the firefighters about 20 minutes to bring the fire under control. A preliminary inspection revealed that the fire probably started with a short circuit in a refrigerator in the back of the restaurant.
Later the owner of the restaurant, Khun Sirikarn aged 55, after being alerted by the owner of a nearby beauty parlour came to inspect the scene and stated that she thought that the fire had done about 100,000 Baht in damages to fixtures and fittings. Forensic Science Police will inspect the scene later to confirm the cause of the fire.
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
Pattaya Tourism Authority of Thailand Welcomes Media From India, Srti Lanka and Bangladesh
With a chink in the Chinese tourism market and the Russians not rushing to visit Pattaya nowadays the Tourist Authority of Thailand are looking for other markets to make up their defecit in tourist arrival totals. The target now is indigenous inhabitants from the Indian sub-continent - always a favourite with Pattaya business folks.
Khun Suladda Director of The Tourism Authority of Thailand Pattaya Office was on hand at The Royal Cruise to welcome media representatives from India, Sri Lanka and that nation of burgeoning billionaires Bangladesh.
The group were given a speech by officials from Pattaya City extolling the cultural virtues of this fair city and then treat to a tour of the attractions that only the international tourist destination of Pattaya can offer.
A friendly welcoming atmosphere was fostered as the guests from India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh were provided liquid refreshments and each group of 6 media representatives were each provided with a straw each so they could share together a cooling and well earned drink.
Khun Suladda Director of The Tourism Authority of Thailand Pattaya Office was on hand at The Royal Cruise to welcome media representatives from India, Sri Lanka and that nation of burgeoning billionaires Bangladesh.
The group were given a speech by officials from Pattaya City extolling the cultural virtues of this fair city and then treat to a tour of the attractions that only the international tourist destination of Pattaya can offer.
A friendly welcoming atmosphere was fostered as the guests from India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh were provided liquid refreshments and each group of 6 media representatives were each provided with a straw each so they could share together a cooling and well earned drink.
Sattahip Thai Fighter Pilot Pickup Driver
A Sattahip journalist was surprised and more than a little intrigued when he spotted a Nissan pick-up truck being driven by a guy who appeared to be wearing a fighter pilots helmet.
He moved in a little closer to see that the driver was also wearing camouflage, maybe it was a flight suit. Maybe he was really a fighter pilot and had mistaken his Nissan Big M for his F16 fighter jet. He wanted to interview so he followed the truck but he lost top gun look alike guy but lost him in the traffic.
He made enquiries locally and found out the Tom Cruise look alike's name - Khun Nattee a 46 year old local businessman.
Finally he was face to face or was it face to visor with the feisty fake fighter pilot. Khun Nattee explained that he wore the helmet for safety reasons, just in case he was involved in an accident. He said that he was perhaps more than a little obsessed with Thai top gun types and besides which it was not against the law to dress up in such a way even when driving his pick-up or his motorcycle and agreed that maybe he looked a little like a supersonic clown but what the hell.
I wonder if he has fitted his Nissan Big M with afterburners, sidewinder missiles and an ejection seat. After all this is Thailand.
He moved in a little closer to see that the driver was also wearing camouflage, maybe it was a flight suit. Maybe he was really a fighter pilot and had mistaken his Nissan Big M for his F16 fighter jet. He wanted to interview so he followed the truck but he lost top gun look alike guy but lost him in the traffic.
He made enquiries locally and found out the Tom Cruise look alike's name - Khun Nattee a 46 year old local businessman.
Finally he was face to face or was it face to visor with the feisty fake fighter pilot. Khun Nattee explained that he wore the helmet for safety reasons, just in case he was involved in an accident. He said that he was perhaps more than a little obsessed with Thai top gun types and besides which it was not against the law to dress up in such a way even when driving his pick-up or his motorcycle and agreed that maybe he looked a little like a supersonic clown but what the hell.
I wonder if he has fitted his Nissan Big M with afterburners, sidewinder missiles and an ejection seat. After all this is Thailand.
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