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Jet ski problem continues

Friday, 27 July 2012 From Issue Vol. XX No. 30 By Pattaya Mail

Editor;

I just witnessed 2 groups of tourists, 1st group from India and 2nd group from China, got surrounded in Ho Lan island, near Pattaya on July 16th 2012. There were at least 20 thugs surrounding them. These tourists come with their family and children. This is very bad for tourism for Pattaya and Ho Lan. It is even worst in Ho Lan as they are in an island by itself. A police station such as tourist police should be set up in that area. I will go back and spread the news and ask people not to come to these tourist locations again. (I) feel bad for the 2 tourist groups. This is not acceptable to allow criminals to operate in these tourist sites. It is only going to hurt other legit businesses. It brings a bad name to Thailand. The mayor must do something about it such as completely shut down jet ski rental.

Mr. Wan

Malaysia

This article was published in the Pattaya Mail newspaper on Friday July 27, 2012 (Vol. XX No. 30).

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4 comments

Comment Link Friday, 24 August 2012 23:45 posted by Cynical Chris
Of course this problem could be solved very quickly IF there was a will to do so by politicians or even the police acting (for a change) in the interests of their tourist industry.
One is want to wonder how high up and why these criminals have protection from the law, hard to believe this protection is provided free!
Comment Link Tuesday, 31 July 2012 21:24 posted by Dana
This type of criminality would have been stopped in other countries years ago. They should be totally banned. Other countries do it.
Comment Link Sunday, 29 July 2012 22:08 posted by gwats
Been to Pattaya 12 times. I would Never rent a jet ski or a scooter in this town. I'd rather walk or swim.
Comment Link Friday, 27 July 2012 23:05 posted by Iain
Mr. Wan, I agree with you 100%. the mayor and the police really do not care or this type of criminal activity would have stopped along time ago.