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Saturday 19th November 2005

Police meeting urges Police chiefs to continue their work of enforcing Thailand’s Social Order Policies.
At Banglamung Police Station a meeting chaired by Police Colonel Jamnong, Deputy Commander of Chonburi Provincial Police took place which was attended by senior officers from Region 2 to discuss further operations which will take place regarding Social Order Policies laid down by the Central Government in Bangkok. These regulations encompass entertainment venues and prostitution which are particularly relevant to Pattaya. Orders were given to conduct further checks on venues and suspected prostitutes and to ensure that venues adhere to licensing regulations. Youth crime was also on the agenda and checks will be made across the province for young people who are involving themselves in anti-social and criminal activities such as petty theft and drug abuse. A recent ruling regarding the sale of alcohol in shops and bars was also discussed which states that all venues and shops must stop serving alcohol at Midnight. This regulation has already come into force however this controversial item, which has prompted angry reactions from bar owners and shop owners across the country is now the subject of further discussion between law makers.

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Saturday 19th November 2005

Brand new 20 Million Baht entertainment complex officially opens its doors on Walking Street.
Walking Street plays host to some of Pattaya’s finest late night entertainment venues, including beer bars, discos and go-go bars along with a variety of seafood and other restaurants. The South end of the street has been known as the quieter end with many of the bars located in the center of the street, however from we understand from Tourists and ex-pats who frequent Walking Street, this area is now the place to be. On Friday Night, Khun Niran, the Mayor of Pattaya, officially opened the Covent Garden Entertainment Complex, located next to the Nang Nual Sea food restaurant at the south end of the street. It features 15 outdoor beer bars and 8 air-conditioned go-go bars. The complex cost 20 Million Baht and was constructed by the Magna Carta Development Company. There are over 300 female employees in the complex who are all waiting to entertain you. Walking Street is now the place to visit if you are looking for some late night fun and the addition of the Covent Garden Complex located at Soi 16, is expected to ensure that the street enjoys a bumper high season.


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