Pattaya Declares War on Crime: Footpath Intrusion

CHONBURI — Thailand’s vice city, a known haven of transnational crime syndicates where sex, drugs and money are fluid commodities, isn’t going to tolerate any more scofflaws. At least not where its sidewalks are concerned.

A band of Pattaya City officials, policemen and soldiers called upon its infamous Walking Street last night to demand go-go bars, vendors, nightclubs and other businesses stop violating city regulations on use of public space and keep the footpath clear.

Read more: khaosodenglish.com

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