Over a hundred customers reportedly flee during late night Pattaya police raid on alleged entertainment venue posing as an “art gallery” in Jomtien

[The Pattaya News]

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Jomtien/Pattaya- Pattaya police estimate that roughly over a hundred customers fled last night, many by jumping fences, dashing into traffic, and climbing out of windows during a raid on an art gallery that police claim is actually a nightclub/entertainment venue. Nightclubs, bars, pubs, and similar venues have been legally closed since early April of 2021 […]

Over a hundred customers reportedly flee during late night Pattaya police raid on alleged entertainment venue posing as an “art gallery” in Jomtien
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[HimBadMan]

1 hour ago, The Pattaya News said:

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Jomtien/Pattaya- Pattaya police estimate that roughly over a hundred customers fled last night, many by jumping fences, dashing into traffic, and climbing out of windows during a raid on an art gallery that police claim is actually a nightclub/entertainment venue. Nightclubs, bars, pubs, and similar venues have been legally closed since early April of 2021 […]

Over a hundred customers reportedly flee during late night Pattaya police raid on alleged entertainment venue posing as an “art gallery” in Jomtien
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🤣🤣🤣  been here many many nights during my December trip.     was always crowded and lively until 4am ish.    was actually very cool atmosphere and like the article said many exit points.    it got raided once in December while I was there and we all escaped with no issues.  place is well known within the pattaya nightlife crowd for drinks and other social activities  😶

Edited January 13, 2022 by HimBadMan

[Soi7]

When they clamp down and close all alcohol venues of all kinds including restaurants they only have themselves to blame

[HimBadMan]

15 minutes ago, Soi7 said:

When they clamp down and close all alcohol venues of all kinds including restaurants they only have themselves to blame

it's the  managers and owners getting in trouble not patrons..   so the owners will need to blame themselves.     hope that's what u were referring to.    not the actual customers.

[Soi7]

2 hours ago, HimBadMan said:

it's the  managers and owners getting in trouble not patrons..   so the owners will need to blame themselves.     hope that's what u were referring to.    not the actual customers.

Yes I'm not talking about the customers at all if I was a customer and then you was open I would go in as well I'm referring to ownership and management

[whitespider - RIP]

Just to lighten the mood a bit. Reminds me of perhaps the best news article I ever read here.

There was a brothel in Sattahip located on a pier. The home of the famous swing over the sea to the ST rooms (another story).

It was constantly being raided and always opened a few days later.

Any the article was “Massage parlor raided - 30 arrested and another 30 escape by jumping into the sea”.

On a serious note - it does seem that these reports are almost solely at Thai places. By Thai I mean predominantly Thai customers although that will likely mean Thai owners too.

They really don’t seem to grasp they are probably just extending the restrictions - not doing anyone any favors, least of all themselves.

[Petesie]

Double whammy...while Patts struggles to continue the fleecing from the Bib has reached stupidity. What if we all turn round & say...no. Can they lock us all up?

They are using extant restrictions to their obvious own end, shameful behaviour to their own people.

[Greg_B]

3 hours ago, HimBadMan said:

it's the  managers and owners getting in trouble not patrons..   so the owners will need to blame themselves.     hope that's what u were referring to.    not the actual customers.

Won't there come a point where the customer becomes "friendly fire" and made an example of...?

People could lose visa privileges' and that would hurt more than a lockup.

Edited January 14, 2022 by Greg_B

[Soi7]

9 minutes ago, Greg_B said:

Won't there come a point where the customer becomes "friendly fire" and made an example of...?

People could lose visa privileges' and that would hurt more than a lockup.

I agree but there is an easier remedy if the police closed the venues for a period Of 1 to 5 years if they were caught not following the rules I have a strange suspicion everybody would start following the rules

Edited January 14, 2022 by Soi7

[HimBadMan]

14 minutes ago, Greg_B said:

Won't there come a point where the customer becomes "friendly fire" and made an example of...?

People could lose visa privileges' and that would hurt more than a lockup.

back in the summer .. during lockdowns at a few beach bars (at times I was also there during the raids) many tourist rcvd 20 to 30k baht fines (thai girls only 5 to 10k baht) and a few hours in the slammer.  never ever threatened to void visa...   I luckily avoided both.     but that method seemed to stop as they are now just focusing on the venues who are allowing it.   (luckily).

Edited January 14, 2022 by HimBadMan

[OKAY]

Place those 100 in the jailhouse overnight and those without covid going in will have it on the way out. Hope the BIB test every releasee for covid.

[HimBadMan]

5 minutes ago, OKAY said:

Place those 100 in the jailhouse overnight and those without covid going in will have it on the way out. Hope the BIB test every releasee for covid.

wow aren't you just a bundle of joy..   wishing a virus and jail time on people having a drink.

I was one of those patrons previously... I knew the risk.  but again police are focused on the owners who are opening. not the customers.

but we all know the virus comes out only after 9pm.    why don't they lock u up for visiting a bar at 6pm and test you after?

Edited January 14, 2022 by HimBadMan

[dnaliaht]

And just think, people are still planning trips like they are missing out on something. At least take your running shoes. 

[HimBadMan]

44 minutes ago, whitespider said:

Just to lighten the mood a bit. Reminds me of perhaps the best news article I ever read here.

There was a brothel in Sattahip located on a pier. The home of the famous swing over the sea to the ST rooms (another story).

It was constantly being raided and always opened a few days later.

Any the article was “Massage parlor raided - 30 arrested and another 30 escape by jumping into the sea”.

On a serious note - it does seem that these reports are almost solely at Thai places. By Thai I mean predominantly Thai customers although that will likely mean Thai owners too.

They really don’t seem to grasp they are probably just extending the restrictions - not doing anyone any favors, least of all themselves.

this place is heavy farang.   many aussies including young Aussie girls. (from the 10 so or times I went ) for sure u have the thai party girls there but not many local thai guys  except security and security crew friends 

Edited January 14, 2022 by HimBadMan

[alohaww]

9 minutes ago, HimBadMan said:

this place is heavy farang.   many aussies including young Aussie girls. (from the 10 so or times I went ) for sure u have the thai party girls there but not many local thai guys  except security and security crew friends 

Pattaya is not exactly chock full of young Aussies right now. 

[Billy Shears]

25 minutes ago, HimBadMan said:

wow aren't you just a bundle of joy..   wishing a virus and jail time on people having a drink.

I was one of those patrons previously... I knew the risk.  but again police are focused on the owners who are opening. not the customers.

but we all know the virus comes out only after 9pm.    why don't they lock u up for visiting a bar at 6pm and test you after?

Yep, it's all fun and games and questions and answers until they outlaw alcohol everywhere for many months again. Then nobody will be having fun.

[HimBadMan]

21 minutes ago, WhiteThai said:

Yep, it's all fun and games and questions and answers until they outlaw alcohol everywhere for many months again. Then nobody will be having fun.

back to the days of small villa pool parties?   😃    but im 100% agree with you all.  I don't want to see any further restrictions and wan't everyone to be making money and spending money again..    I'm just saying young adults will be young adults.   they will find a place to drink and party if a place is willing to host.   if not back to house parties etc.

Edited January 14, 2022 by HimBadMan

[timbota]

People are just trying to survive.   From a financial standpoint and from a sanity standpoint.   Live for today mentality. 

I do not blame them one bit.

The virus and the governments are running the show.  Don't ask me which is worse.

[Thanks]

Video of the raid

 

 

[dave01]

3 hours ago, Petesie said:

They are using extant restrictions to their obvious own end, shameful behaviour to their own people.

Funny thing tho is, they are only raiding places after hours.... Maybe venues should be shutting up shop at 21:00 as is required atm?

[Petesie]

31 minutes ago, dave01 said:

Funny thing tho is, they are only raiding places after hours.... Maybe venues should be shutting up shop at 21:00 as is required atm?

You are absolutely 100% correct. So then...how exactly are the bars going to make a living? 😐

[Leo_Bia]

7 hours ago, HimBadMan said:

it's the  managers and owners getting in trouble not patrons.

Been plenty of photos from these raids the last few nights, where customers are having their proof of an ATK test checked,

Edited January 14, 2022 by Leo_Bia

[Ohyesuare]

9 minutes ago, Leo_Bia said:

Been plenty of photos from these raids the last few nights, where customers are having their proof of an ATK test checked,

Not sure if true but some reports of customers being fined as well for being in bars after 9pm who are continuing with the shutters down.

[dave01]

2 hours ago, Petesie said:

So then...how exactly are the bars going to make a living?

We are doing just ok, by following the rules...... you?

[dave01]

1 hour ago, Leo_Bia said:

Been plenty of photos from these raids the last few nights, where customers are having their proof of an ATK test checked,

Not been our experience. Licencing Police have come in to check correct accreditation, totally ignoring customers. But that has been during trading hours.