Hundreds of police officers

[Gaybutton]

There has been several stories about much greater police presence to ensure safety during the holiday season. I'm all for it, but has anyone actually seen these police officers? I've seen plenty of news articles such as this one, but I have yet to spot any police officers at all, anywhere - at least anywhere I go.
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Over 900 Police Officers Raid Jomtien Sois 2-4 to Eradicate Illegal Drugs

By Aim Tanakorn

23 December, 2024

Pattaya police have arrested over 50 people in a major crackdown on drug use and crime during Operation “Parasite Clean-up Part 2” in the Jomtien area.

At 5:00 AM on December 23rd, Pol. Maj. Gen. Thawatchakrit Jindakwanasong, the Chief of Chonburi Provincial Police, led a large-scale operation called “Parasite Clean-up Part 2” to crack down on crime.

The operation targeted various criminal activities in the Jomtien area, specifically in Soi 2, 3, and 4, located in Pattaya. Over 900 officers were involved in the crackdown as well as drug sniffing dogs.

These alleys had previously been on the news for open drug dealing and multiple arrests earlier this month. The area mainly consists of 5-story buildings with businesses like beer bars, restaurants, laundry shops, and massage parlors on the ground floor, while the upper floors are used as living spaces. Many of the buildings are abandoned and run-down, especially since COVID-19, leading to a large number of squatters and homeless in the area. Prior to COVID-19, the area contained many more legitimate businesses but unlike other parts of Pattaya and Jomtien never fully recovered, instead becoming full of illegal activity, say police.

During the operation, authorities cut internet signals and communication systems, as well as water and electricity in some areas. They then carried out searches of the buildings to find illegal items, such as weapons and drug paraphernalia, and tested people for drug use. Some individuals were found using methamphetamine and acting erratically, while others were found in possession of drugs.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Thawatchakrit stated that the operation aimed to eliminate all forms of crime, such as drug offenses, weapon possession, and drug dealing. Over 50 arrests were made.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Thawatchakrit added that future operations will focus on eradicating the root of the problem, using a model called the “Jomtien Soi 3 Model” to continue cracking down on drug dealers and users and prevent such activities from happening again. This model especially involves shock and awe style raids in areas with known drug problems to eradicate the issue. After the illegal activities are eradicated police hope to work with business owners and city officials to reopen many family friendly businesses in the area and reinvigorate business overall.

Story and photos: https://thepattayanews.com/2024/12/23/o ... gal-drugs/

[gerefan]

Quote “The operation targeted various criminal activities in the Jomtien area, specifically in Soi 2, 3, and 4, located in Pattaya.”

So where the hell is that??? Pattaya or Jomtien. And where ?

[Gaybutton]

So where the hell is that??? Pattaya or Jomtien. And where ?

If none of those hundreds of police are anywhere to be seen anyway, does that matter?

[Jun]

The run down description perfectly fits Jomtien Soi 2, 3 and 4. As does the address.
So between the complex and immigration, but more to the beach side.

I walked through there yesterday. To be fair, there is still quite a lot open. It's no Sunee Plaza.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/T9RvbJszhiF5dfQV6

Soi 1 also has closed hotels and the open Bai Dee hotel, which is OK except for the wifi.

[Gaybutton]

So between the complex and immigration, but more to the beach side.

Seems to me like a great area to keep away from. Far away, especially at night . . .

I'll repeat my question: Has anyone actually seen any of these hundreds of police? Lately I haven't seen any police, anywhere.

[Jun]

Has anyone actually seen any of these hundreds of police? Lately I haven't seen any police, anywhere.

Hundreds of police, out policing ?

Today I saw 2~3 of them supervising wheel clamping of cars and removal of motorcycles for parking offences.
I also saw around a hundred of them on Pattaya beach, just north of mafia HQ. As far as I could tell, they were waiting around for some brown shirt ceremony on the paved section. There was a stage and seating, although it looked as if only the privileged would get a seat.
A small number from immigration were also hanging around on ths edge of the pack.

Seems to me like a great area to keep away from. Far away, especially at night . . .

There are some hotels up there, catering to what looked like Scandinavian customers. Including ones who appeared to have made the mistake of bringing their wives to Pattaya.
Looks quite safe to me.

[Gaybutton]

As far as I could tell, they were waiting around for some brown shirt ceremony on the paved section.

"Ohhhh, how stimulating."
- Gladys Cooper (Miss Elva Keene), 'The Twilight Zone - Night Call'

[SP55]

Soi 3 in Jomtien is (or "was"? now that police raided it?) a well-known hangout for drugdealers... You could see it when walking through there both at day and evening, lots of shady types standing around there. The fact that police arrested as many as 50 people in those few sois according to media, says a lot.