Robert Cook First of all remember that the Pattaya Police are there to assist you when you have a problem.
Most tourists who visit this amazing city never have any dealings with the Thai Police. Some tourists however, and certainly some of the expats who live here, get involved with the Police in Pattaya at some point during their stay here.
If you are ever in a situation where you are involved with the Police in Thailand, it will certainly help matters if you keep calm and ensure your voice and manner are the same. Don’t get excited and start shouting or being abusive even in your own language as this will certainly only make the whole situation worse.
The Police in Pattaya do not like trouble makers or drunken thugs, and you can be sure that they will deal with any such people with a swift and decisive display of force. So for anyone who visits this city and has a reputation of being like this, the best advice to you is to try and keep your cool.
Remember that the Police in Thailand do not have the same rules and politically correct values as do the Police forces in many western countries.
Usually the Pattaya Police do not abuse their powers, and so long as you remain calm and respectful, you can expect to be dealt with in the same way. The Police in Pattaya are instructed to be polite and careful when dealing with foreigners, and as such usually act in such a way. If however you find that not to be the case you can always request to be dealt with by a special unit of Tourist Police in Pattaya. They speak very good English are there to help and assist with all matters related to tourists, regardless of nationality.
As for crime in Pattaya, well most visitors feel safer here than they do back in their home countries. Of course crime does occur occasionally; you will get pick-pockets in places like Walking Street, or snatch and grabs from youths on motorbikes. But these are few and far between, and usually when some tourist has been flashing the cash.
Unlike most western countries, Thailand openly accepts that many situations can be easily and better resolved by way of a financial payment. If you are involved in an accident and it was your fault, it can be better to make an offer of a payment to the other people involved, especially the Thai’s. This will then conclude the matter without the need for any Police involvement.
If you are ever stopped by the Police for any traffic offence don’t be surprised or annoyed if you are asked for money. Fines for minor traffic violations can often be paid for on the spot. Don’t think too much about where the money goes.
The following contact details for the Police in Pattaya may be of use to you during your stay.
Police Emergency Number
191
Tourist Police Emergency Number
1155
Banglamung Police Station
203 Sukhumvit Road, Naklua.
Tel: 038 222 100
Pattaya Police
304 Moo 10, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi, 20150
Tel: 038 424 186 or 038 420 802-5
Tourist Police
609/1 Moo10, Pratumnak Rd, Pattaya City, Banglamung, Chonburi, 20150
Tel: 038 429 371 or 038 425 937 – Fax: 038 410 044,
Emergency Call: 1155
Highway Police
Sukhumvit Road, Pattaya, Chonburi, 20150
Tel: 038 425 440
Emergency Call: 1193.
Traffic Accident (Pattaya City)
191
Traffic Accident (Highway)
1193
Marine Police
34 Jermjompol Rd, Sriracha, Chonburi 20110
Tel: 038 311285 or 038 321 422 – Fax: 038 312 748