Foreigners arrested for swimming at beach in Pattaya

[Jonathan Fairfield 7,535]

Foreigners arrested for swimming at beach in Pattaya

 

Images: SiamChon

 

A Ukrainian and two Russian nationals were arrested on Saturday after being caught swimming in the sea off a beach in Pattaya.

 

The three foreigners were spotted swimming behind the Asia Hotel by municipal officers who told them to get out of the water.

 

The foreigners reportedly ignored the warning so the officers contacted the police.

 

 

The three were taken to Pattaya police station where they face charges of violating Thailand’s emergency decree.

 

On Thursday, officials in Pattaya ordered the closure of the resort’s beaches as a measure to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Members of the public are no longer allowed to enter the beach or going swimming.

 

Anyone found violating the order faces a fine of up to 100,000 baht or up to one year in jail.

 

Source: Siam Chon News

 

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[ukrules 21,649]

I wonder how much 'bail' they will need to pay if they're kept out after the curfew begins?

[Sujo 18,417]

Wonder if they paid 2000bht for the ride in the pickup.

[OnTheGround 1,379]

After all media attention + big signs everywhere + a warning ...still they didn't leave the water?How stupid can they be?

Let them get a hefty fine. Can't help stupid people.

 

[hotandsticky 1,602]

2 minutes ago, OnTheGround said:

After all media attention + big signs everywhere + a warning ...still they didn't leave the water?How stupid can they be?

Let them get a hefty fine. Can't help stupid people.

 

 

 

 

+1

 

 

Som Nom Nar.

[mauGR1 8,176]

This is getting beyond ridiculous, is this part of the plan of luring the tourists ?

[hotandsticky 1,602]

Just now, mauGR1 said:

This is getting beyond ridiculous, is this part of the plan of luring the tourists ?

 

 

So you approve of their behaviour.... ?

 

 

Personally, I would take a positive view of the authorities actually enforcing laws that are there for the protection of others. 

[ianezy0 2,192]

The warnings are clear to see, in all languages.

Also, very apt when you see the ‘Take Away’ sign behind the policemans head!

Edited May 9, 2020 by ianezy0

[mauGR1 8,176]

6 minutes ago, hotandsticky said:

 

 

So you approve of their behaviour.... ?

 

 

Personally, I would take a positive view of the authorities actually enforcing laws that are there for the protection of others. 

No, i am not in favour of breaking the laws, personally i would not risk a heavy fine.

But closing a beach, and ban people from swimming makes no sense to me.

Oh, and pestering the last 10 tourists left in Thailand make even less sense.

Edited May 9, 2020 by mauGR1

[ThailandRyan 18,554]

13 minutes ago, OnTheGround said:

After all media attention + big signs everywhere + a warning ...still they didn't leave the water?How stupid can they be?

Let them get a hefty fine. Can't help stupid people.

 

Exactly, because ignorance of the law is like slapping the Thai Government in the face.  Stupid is as stupid does. Not sure but they may just not care about laws....

[hotandsticky 1,602]

6 minutes ago, mauGR1 said:

No, i am not in favour of breaking the laws, personally i would not risk a heavy fine.

But closing a beach, and ban people from swimming makes no sense to me.

Oh, and pestering the last 10 tourists left in Thailand make even less sense.

 

 

I am not a fan of the rule either, it would make more sense to segregate and then control gatherings..... more time-consuming but a better step towards restoring normality. BUT, there is only one side at fault in this situation

Edited May 9, 2020 by hotandsticky

[mauGR1 8,176]

1 minute ago, hotandsticky said:

 

 

I am not a fan of rule either, it would make more sense to segregate and control gatherings..... more time-consuming but a better step towards restoring normality. BUT, there is only one side at fault in this situation

Today i saw a line of people waiting for free food. Mostly having no masks, no social distancing too, but surely i can understand that they have no money to pay fines.

Perhaps it's all ok for you and some other, but this double standard is not doing much for this country's reputation.

[richard_smith237 27,441]

Its the sanctimonious outrage directed at foreigners which seems to be, well, for want of a better word, outrageous !

 

I wonder how many motorcyclists riding without a helmet passed the Police officers while they arrested this couple.

Isn't it supposed to be illegal for passengers to travel in the back of a pickup? (but often ignored).

 

 

Ok, so the foreigners are breaking a regulation, quite probably along with a multitude of Thai folk congregating along beach road (as many other threads have shown). However, surely the BiB can simply send them on their way rather than carrying on as these visitors have just committed bank robbery.

 

The disproportionate response highlights the lack of balance and forethought going on at this time, especially when we see the 'food bank' lines etc where people are congregating.

 

At a time like this the Police need be out, Policing in more of a supportive and guiding role rather than taking these draconian and somewhat targeted (at foreigners) response.

Edited May 9, 2020 by richard_smith237

[Destiny1990 7,437]

22 minutes ago, mauGR1 said:

This is getting beyond ridiculous, is this part of the plan of luring the tourists ?

They will never go back here again...and back home their case will get media attention and discouraging others from visiting.. 

 

Edited May 9, 2020 by Destiny1990

[hotandsticky 1,602]

3 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Its the sanctimonious outrage directed at foreigners which seems to be, well, for want of a better word, outrageous !

 

I wonder how many motorcyclists riding without a helmet passed the Police officers while they arrested this couple.

Isn't it supposed to be illegal for passengers to travel in the back of a pickup? (but often ignored).

 

 

Ok, so the foreigners are breaking a regulation, quite probably along with a multitude of Thai folk congregating along beach road (as many other threads have shown). However, surely the BiB can simply send them on their way rather than carrying on as these visitors have just committed bank robbery.

 

The disproportionate response highlights the lack of balance and forethought going on at this time, especially when we see the 'food bank' lines etc where people are congregating.

 

At a time like this the Police need be out, Policing in more of a supportive and guiding role rather than taking these draconian and somewhat targeted (at foreigners) response.

 

 

Once again you appear to be picking and choosing which pieces of law you support.  Not your choice.

 

Pathetic if you are condoning this law breaking which is designed (rightly or wrongly - not YOUR choice)  to protect others. These people were warned and continued to offend. Yes, I would take the same view to helmets.... it is the law.