Police launch Pattaya crackdown

Saturday, 12 Apr, 2007 0

PATTAYA: Police in Pattaya have begun a week-long crackdown on crime in the popular Thai resort.

The Pattaya Daily Post says the clean up operation is concentrating on drugs, stolen goods and dangerous weapons.

The haul after a police swoop last weekend resulted in the recovery of drugs, eight guns and dozens of stolen mobile phones

Police chief, Major General Somdaert said he was very satisfied with the results.

In Bangkok, security will be boosted to ensure safety for water-splashing celebrants during this week’s Thai traditional New Year or Songkran festival.

More than 100 soldiers, policemen and civil volunteers will be on duty in the festival area. Bomb detectors will also be used as part of the security measures.

The festival will be held on Khao San Road, Bangkok, on April 12-15.

Australia and the UK have both revised their travel advisories for Thailand, warning that the Songkran festival is a time when “a high degree of caution” should be exercised.



 

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