PATTAYA, THAILAND – Pattaya City has launched an investigation after a viral video allegedly shows special affairs officers collecting cash fines from tourists without handing over receipts.
The incident is said to have happened near the Bali-Hai Pier in South Pattaya. It raises questions about how the payments were handled.
Video sparks probe at Bali-Hai Pier
Footage appears to show officers stopping tourists over loud motorcycle exhausts and smoking in a public area. They allegedly took money without giving the people a receipt.
The city administration now wants to find out whether the actions were justified and whether the income was properly recorded. The video sparked widespread criticism on social media.
Police check blue tent site
Officers from Pattaya City Police Station visited the location to examine the procedure. They also inspected a blue tent that was reportedly used by the special affairs officers.
Results of the police visit or the city administration’s investigation had not yet been announced.
City demands answers on authority and money
The city clerk of Pattaya ordered an immediate fact check. The report from the responsible officers was due by 9 am on Monday, 10 August 2026.
Officials need to clarify who set up the tent, who approved its use, and where any penalty payments went. The probe is not just about controlling tourists but also about the required documentation of payments.
Advice for visitors and foreigners
Bali-Hai Pier is one of the busiest areas in Pattaya. Many guests use the waterfront or travel from there by boat, so the investigation affects tourists and foreign residents alike.
Anyone who is asked to pay a fine should, if possible, see the service ID and demand a written receipt or other official proof of payment. Details such as location, time and the officers involved can help with later inquiries. Anyone who feels they have been unfairly asked to pay can contact Pattaya City Hall or Pattaya Police.
said AseanNow, citing the source.