elef Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Pattaya Mail Yesterday Link Police find underage staff at South Pattaya bars Boonlua Chatree An inspection of entertainment outlets in South Pattaya by the assistant district chief of Banglamung and officers from Pattaya Police Station has revealed that many of the staff members were under the legal age for working in licensed premises. The search was undertaken during the night of May 9-10 by assistant district chief Pongsasit Pitajinan and Pol Lt Col Santi Chainiramai along with a team of officers, following reports that many outlets were operating illegally and allowing underage people onto the premises. The officers were divided into two teams, one of which searched the bars of Sunee Plaza, noted for its gay go-go bars and beer bars. Police checked the ID cards of more than 60 staff members and found that 19 of them were under the age of 20. Drug tests were performed and licenses of the outlets checked. It was found that 10 outlets were providing service illegally. The other team searched the beer bars in South Pattaya and found that many of them were operating without legal documentation. The owners of some of the bars were arrested. Pongsasit claimed that complaints had been received from tourists that many beer bars and other entertainment establishments were operating without a license, and that they were employing staff members who were under the age of 20. Police have ordered that the offending outlets be closed for 30 days, and that the owners of those without licenses apply for the necessary documentation. -------------- For those who don't know Pattaya, these are gay bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh_Hoy Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Pattaya MailYesterday Pongsasit claimed that complaints had been received from tourists that many beer bars and other entertainment establishments were operating without a license, and that they were employing staff members who were under the age of 20. . Yeah, right. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyebee Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 I thought the law was that you could be 18 to work in a bar, but 20 to drink in one. Or does that just apply to ladies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elef Posted May 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 The police in Pattaya informed the barowners some months ago that the age for work in a bar was the same as for customers, AFAIK a person 18 - 20 can't be a bar drinking or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 The signs have been up over the bar entrances stating the age limit for as long as I can remember. Everyone just ignored them. Also, notice most bars have a sign in Thai saying it is forbidden to carry firearms, bombs and other weapons inside. Check yer guns at the door, pardner ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCgringo Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 "Pongsasit claimed that complaints had been received from tourists that many beer bars and other entertainment establishments were operating without a license," Why would tourists be checking business licenses ? OC PS....I always like how they try to make it look like they are cleaning the place up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elef Posted May 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Police volunteers??? Sure :thumbdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristianTroy Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Elef, allow me to say this; that is a really stupid topic because this happens on a daily basis you just don't read about it! What is way worse is that BKK Police invaded the city friday night and was trying to enforce the real laws and the funny thing about that is that all bars had THEIR policeman sitting outside who said "all fine" and nothing really happened except JP bar was turning of the music and Marine 2 was closed! That much about the integrity of the BKK Police! It is all silly, it is Pattaya and with money everyone gets everything and if some dufus gets caught employing a too young girl he is a jerk for not paying his "bills" it is as easy as that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCgringo Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 CT.... are the cops really looking for 18-20 years olds or under 18s ? Seems like the under 18s would shut a bar down , where the 18-20 year olds "might" just get them a fine and a slap on the wrist. OC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 18 is ok for sex, 20 to enter a pub (customers & staff), 20 to buy booze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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