Pattaya Tourist Police are taking swift measures to address issues caused by transgender women who have been stealing from tourists. Over 50 high-risk individuals have been identified, with more than 20 of them apprehended and profiles created.
Problems have arisen after a number of transgender women targeted foreign tourists around Pattaya Beach in Chon Buri, including theft, quarrels, and physical assault.
Pattaya Tourist Police and the Tourism Police Division recognised the negative impact these incidents could have on the tourism image and swiftly acted to rectify the situation.
Police Major General Somchai Theerapatrpaisan, the commander of the 2nd Sub-Division of the 1st Division, stated today that systematic resolution to these issues was crucial to restore confidence among tourists and align with the government’s policy of enhancing safety…
