Pattaya —
A senator and MP for Chonburi province surveyed Walking Street and Soi Yensabai in Pattaya last night to address concerns about Middle Eastern motorbike racers.
At 8:30 PM on August 17th, 2024, Mr. Pratum Wongsawat, a Senator for Chonburi province, along with Mr. Yodchai Phuengporn, Chonburi MP for District 9, and local police officers and business operators, conducted an on-site survey of Walking Street and Soi Yensabai in South Pattaya.
Mr. Pratum, who has recently taken office, told The Pattaya News that he wanted to inspect the tourism situation in Pattaya in person. The group surveyed businesses along Walking Street and discussed issues related to business operations, the current state of tourism, and tourist demographics with local businesses.
After inspecting Walking Street, the team proceeded to Soi Yensabai to examine the situation regarding Middle Eastern racers. They gathered information from local residents and business owners concerning issues with this group of tourists, who have recently been involved in several complaints of public disturbances, fights, and reckless driving. Mr. Pratum stated that he will collaborate with relevant agencies to develop sustainable solutions to these ongoing problems.
Meanwhile, authorities set up checkpoints yesterday to monitor the street racers. They focused on motorbikes with loud exhausts and checked for driver’s licenses. However, no arrests have been reported.
TPN media notes, however that the problem might solve itself as Kuwaiti colleges are back in session in less than two weeks and the thousands of students visiting Pattaya are set to go home….until next year.
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