PATTAYA, THAILAND – Authorities and tourism leaders in Pattaya agreed on a joint package of measures to strengthen visitor safety ahead of the upcoming high season.
Senior officials met at Siam Bayshore Resort
At the Siam Bayshore Resort Hotel on 25 November, senior representatives of the Thai Tourist Police, Chonburi immigration, the Banglamung district administration, the Marine Department, Pattaya City and the private tourism sector met to coordinate security plans. The meeting was chaired by Pol. Lt. Gen. Saksirot Phuek-am, commander of the Tourist Police Division, and attended by officers including Pol. Maj. Gen. Krit Warit, Pol. Maj. Gen. Danu Klamsum and Pol. Maj. Gen. Onlar Eiamprapha. Also present were Bang Lamung District Chief Patcharapat Sritanyanon and Pattaya City Police Chief Pol. Col. Anek Sratongyu.
Unified security strategy for tourist areas
The central focus of the session was integrated security operations between tourist police, local administrations, maritime authorities and private businesses to ensure a high level of protection during peak season. Saksirot stressed that all agencies would operate under a unified command structure to enable rapid responses and a visible security presence in tourist zones.
“All agencies will act in close coordination to ensure safety and rapid deployment,”
said Pol. Lt. Gen. Saksirot Phuek-am, Tourist Police Division commander.
Upgraded controls at Bali Hai Pier
The Marine Department presented the “Bali Hai Port Control Enhancement Project”, designed to improve monitoring of boat traffic in Pattaya Bay. Key elements included installing a communications system that links analogue and digital radio signals and provides reliable coverage over more than 10 kilometres. A real-time GPS tracking system for vessels at the pier’s control centre was to display the exact position of all boats in the bay, define safe routes and regulate arrivals and departures more systematically.
Stricter nightlife checks to curb drug offences
The Banglamung district administration announced tougher conditions for entertainment venues. Establishments where more than 20 percent of tested guests or staff were found positive for illegal substances during inspections would be closed immediately for seven days. The measure was aimed at reducing drug-related crime and strengthening Pattaya’s image as a safe travel destination, which authorities viewed as crucial to maintaining the confidence of international visitors.
Involving long-term residents and social media
Representatives of the local business community proposed involving long-term foreign residents more closely in security campaigns. They also suggested using nationality-specific social media platforms and widely used apps to deliver clear, easily accessible safety information directly to different tourist groups. With a significant increase in arrivals expected in the coming weeks, officials believed that closer coordination and new technologies would support Pattaya’s reputation as one of Thailand’s safest and most welcoming beach destinations.