Government officers, police,
soldiers, private and public sectors march in the anti-drug parade.
Vittaya Yoondorn
Police, civic leaders, soldiers and students ducked
rainclouds to walk together in a march against drugs in Pattaya.
Pol. Col. Watchapol
Prasanratchakij presides over the opening
Region 2 Police commander Maj. Gen. Punya Maamen and
Banglamung District Chief Chawalit Saeng-Uthai led the June 26 Walk Against
Drugs from Central Festival Pattaya Beach to Bali Hai Pier. Cadets from the
Royal Thai Navy Academy served as flag bearers, followed by soldiers from
the 14th Military Circle, Lions Club members and students from Pattaya’s 11
public schools.
A cloudburst delayed start of the parade, but once the
sun reappeared, the marching band from Pattaya School No. 3 struck up the
music and the marchers set off.
Organizers said the parade was aimed at mobilizing the
community to fight against drugs. Business and community leaders welcomed
the parade participants to Bali Hai with booths, activities, games, prizes
and a concert.
Navy cadets take part in the
anti-drug parade.
Miss Tiffany 2012 also took
part in the anti-drug festivities.
The performance by Police Mass
Relation has the crowd rolling in laughter.
Pattaya School No. 3’s
Marching Band leads the parade from Soi 6.
Thailand’s 14th Military Group
marches in the anti-drug parade.
To Be Number students parade
against drugs.
Young cosplay girls join the
fight against drugs.
Pol. Col. Somnuk Changate
leads the big bike parade.
Pattaya’s friendly police dolls
entertain the crowd.
Students from Juthamas Beauty
School vividly express their opinion.
Pattaya School No. 5 students
and teachers join the campaign against drugs.
Banglamung students voice
their anti-drug message.
