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Police resolve to make New Year’s holiday safe on land, at sea

Police are out in force to ensure this weekend’s New Year’s celebrations on land and at sea are safe for revelers.

Pratchaya Kerdthong

Police will be out in force on land and at sea to ensure this weekend’s New Year’s celebrations are safe for revelers and successful for Pattaya.

As tens of thousands descend on the city for the finale of the Pattaya Countdown to 2011, Tourist Police will be stationed at Central Festival Pattaya Beach, the entrance to Walking Street and at Bali Hai Pier, the epicenter for the celebratory live music and fireworks.

Tourist Police Commander Lt. Col. Arun Promphan acknowledged, however, that Pattaya’s force isn’t large enough to be everywhere and said authorities need cooperation from the public to report any suspicious activities.

Safety - and traffic - on the roads is also a concern, with more than 100 accidents and three deaths reported during the New Year’s period last year. Looking to beat last year’s 111 road-related injuries, police are planning stricter traffic-control measures from Dec. 30 to Jan. 5.

A police checkpoint will be set up on Sukhumvit Road near the Big C shopping center on South Pattaya Road to control traffic moving in and out of the Walking Street and Bali Hai area.

Freight and fuel transport companies are also participating in the safety effort, agreeing not to use Sukhumvit Road during the holiday period to help cut the risk of major accidents.

Pattaya traffic inspectors noted the biggest safety risks face motorbike drivers. Officers emphasized that bikers should take extra care and adhere closely to traffic laws, especially those regarding helmets and drunk driving.

Police actually hit the streets Dec. 27 for a walking campaign to remind people about traffic and parking laws.

Highway drivers aren’t the only concern for police. The city’s Marine Police are also stepping up precautions for the holiday weekend.

Marine Police Chief Rewat Phoriam said boats will be subject to checks to ensure they carry adequate numbers of life vests and are not overloaded. Patrols will attempt to ensure operators use defined lanes in and out of the Bali Hai harbor.

The marine force is equipped with three speedboats and staffed by officers and more than 30 volunteers for the holiday period. Beaches will be patrolled by boat and by officers on bicycles to ensure safety, he said.

The Marine Police are also getting some cooperation from private businesses.

Jomtien Beach water sports operator Chakrit Piewkliang said jet ski vendors are telling customers to venture no more than 300 meters off short and to wear life vests at all times.


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