Thai cops join push to ‘make Pattaya liveable’

By Chaiyot Pupattanapong

Teams of law enforcement officers were deployed throughout Pattaya with the launch of a special operation to root out crime and “make the city liveable”.

“Operation rooting out crime for a liveable city” was launched by Pattaya city police chief Pol Col Apichai Krobphet, and will continue until Monday. The emphasis will be on loan sharks, football betting, human trafficking, illegal possession of firearms and street racing, but all crime is being targetted.

Officials said the crackdown is aimed at ensuring foreign visitors can feel confident in their safety.