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Sirikorn Kumpa, 33, Sukanya Songkhuntod, 33 and Mattana Huiyai, 31 were arrested at a supermarket in Pattaya, where they had an appointment with a “victim” to get money. The men are accused of deceived foreign offenders or people close to the offenders by claiming they could get prosecutors and courts to reject cases the offenders faced – for a lot of money.

Police traced them after a woman suspected she had been duped by the gang and filed a complaint with police. The men opened an illegal law company in tambon Nongplalai of Chon Buri’s Bang Lamung. It was headed by Poonsawat Kerdkaeo, who was not even a lawyer.

Earlier, police sought war-rants against others, including Angkhana Kerdkaeo, who remain at large.

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/home/2010/07/18/national/Pattaya-gang-duped-foreign-offenders-30134030.html

The three main speakers at the meeting were supported by Pattaya City Mayor Itthiphol Khunplome. Pattaya’s reputation as an international city was discussed, with particular emphasis on the role that the police play when interacting with tourists, particularly in respect to the multitude of languages that are spoken. An attempt to educate police and improve the quality of communication between law enforcement and the visiting foreign population was highlighted as a key improvement for future development.

The Volunteer Police were also discussed, particularly for their integral role of breaking down the language barrier which is so often encountered when tourists have any dealings with the police, particularly the Traffic Division. However, the need to further restrict the role of the Volunteer Police to a simply observational and assistance based role was targeted as a key area for the Royal Thai Police to focus and enforce. This comes after numerous complaints against the Volunteer Police who have either acted inappropriately or out of their jurisdiction and responsibility.

The Superintendent of Pattaya Traffic Division announced a new safety program that is soon to be introduced under the tentative slogan, “Look, Talk & Walk.” The program is aimed at reducing the amount of incidents whereby pedestrians are injured or killed whilst crossing the sometimes hectic Pattaya Roads. Increased safety measures have also been discussed for possible installation, including safety signs, more pedestrian crossings and upgraded traffic management systems.

Illegal narcotics and petty crimes were briefly discussed at the meeting, mainly aimed at the continued clampdown on drugs in the area. Major dealers and street “peddlers” have been the target of police investigation for the past few years with significant improvements seen in relations to a reduction in the quantity of drugs that are hitting Pattaya’s streets. Petty crimes, such as theft, muggings, minor assaults and robberies have been on the rise, with police discussions at the meeting focusing on ways of preventing these acts from occurring. A downturn in the economy along with the spread of unemployment are believed to be the major factors behind this increase.

The issue of police corruption was also discussed briefly at the meeting, focusing on implementing effective measures to monitor and subsequently discipline officers involved in corrupt practices whilst an effective management system for reports of corruption from the public will also be devised.

Note: Most of South-East Asia operates on a system of “workable” corruption whereby higher authorities turn a blind-eye to minor incidents of corruption, such as on-the-spot payment of traffic infringements, accepting the fact that police salaries are so low that this act is almost a necessary subsidy to maintain peace within the police ranks. Corruption on a larger scale, which is detrimental to the wellbeing of the general public and the country as a whole, is seen as the “cancer” that needs to be eradicated, although it is a very fine line that you draw when analysing the situation in this way. Where do acceptable corruption and a condemnable act separate?

http://www.pattayadailynews.com/en/2010/04/24/pattaya-police-meet-to-discuss-effectiveness-efficiency/

The Pattaya International Fashion Week 2010 was officially announced at Pattaya City Hall on Thursday. The event will take place along the entire length of Pattaya Beach Road. An extra emphasis on this years event will be the attempt at breaking the Guinness Book of World Records statistic for the longest fashion show.

Pattaya, the 11th of March 2010 [PDN]: Pattaya City Deputy Mayor Weerawat Kharkhai revealed that the city was preparing to enter the Guinness Book of records once again with the ambition of staging the longest recorded fashion showcase. Recently Pattaya broke the record for biggest speed-dating event, which was held on Valentines Day.

In conjunction with the Thai Ministry of Commerce, Department of Export Promotion and the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Pattaya aims to help promote the countries stagnating tourism industry and increase the interest in Thai Fashion Brands, encouraging new designers in the process.

The fashion spectacular will be held along Pattaya’s Beach Road from the Central Festival Shopping Center down to Walking Street. The festival will take place between the 8th-11th of April 2010. Various design contests, hairstylist competitions, leather and ornament design contests, fashion shows and concerts are planned for the festival, with all of the major Thai designers and superstars set to attend the event.

Multi-million baht funding is expected to be announced for the event when the festival is put up for discussion at the upcoming Pattaya congress meeting.

Related News:
6th Thai Country Singing Contest Arrangements Announced

The 6th Thai Country Singing Contest from 14–18 March, 2010, will be a celebration of Thai art and culture, giving the Thai youth a chance to air and develop their singing skills and maybe turn professional.
World Kumite Championships 2010 Announced in Pattaya

The Asian International Art of Defense School has been entrusted with organizing the World Kumite Championships for 2010 by the world’s governing body. The event has been scheduled to take place at the Ambassador Hotel in Na Jomtien, Pattaya. Over 100 competitors are expected to attend the championships from all over the world.
Pattaya Music Festival 2010 Announced

The grand Pattaya Music Festival is back in town to entertain music lovers. This is an unrivalled opportunity to enjoy a weekend of listening and dancing to beautiful music performed by more than 100 musicians. Fun awaits everyone, on the weekend of March 19th-21st.
Announcing Pattaya’s “Yamaha Young Talent Contest 2010″

A Yamaha Talent Festival has been announced for the young, organized by Tiffany Theatre Pattaya. The event will give the youth of the region a chance to impress and win the Princess Somsawalee award along with 700,000 baht in prize money.

http://www.pattayadailynews.com/en/2010/03/12/pattaya-international-fashion-week-2010-announced/