Police and rescue workers in Pattaya have carried out a training exercise that involved simulating fake brawls in a nightclub and a hospital. Officers were taking part in a drill to prepare them for such incidents, with an increase in domestic tourists expected in the coming high season months.
Pattaya has a number of large events coming up, including a music festival, food festivals, and the New Year’s Eve countdown. Officials are expecting the events to attract a large number of young Thais, many of whom, statistically, drink a lot of alcohol and could become involved in fights, according to Police. Police say they want to be prepared for incidents such as the violence that broke out between rival gang members in 2 Bangkok hospitals last July.
The drill took place at Pattaya’s Yes nightclub, with staff also volunteering to take part, in order to train their own security staff….
