PATTAYA, Thailand – On August 3rd, 2025, at 10:00 PM, Pattaya Special Affairs officers detained a 28-year-old Swedish male tourist (name withheld) for operating a drone to capture aerial footage of Pattaya Beach without authorization. During questioning through an interpreter, the tourist stated he had recently arrived in Pattaya and intended to record scenic sea … Continue reading Swedish Tourist Detained in Pattaya for Flying Drone During Nationwide Ban