Can Pattaya's Police Really Solve the Problem of the "Coconut Palm Women" - if They Just Write Names in a Book?

Pattaya authorities arrest over 50 people in beachside prostitution raid

PATTAYA, May 21 – In a sweeping nighttime operation, over 50 suspects were detained during a coordinated crackdown on beachfront prostitution along Pattaya’s bustling shoreline. The multi-agency raid involved officers from Pattaya City Police, Tourist Police, Immigration Bureau, and provincial social welfare officials, aiming to curb illegal solicitation that has fueled violent incidents and damaged […] Source

Pattaya Police Plan to Stomp Out Beachfront Prostitution, Over 50 People Arrested

The Pattaya News =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA, Thailand – On May 21st, 2025, at 9:06 PM, a joint operation led by Pol. Col. Anek Sathongyoo, Superintendent of Pattaya City Police Station, alongside Pol. Lt. Col. Siriwat Khachamat, Deputy Superintendent, and Pol. Lt. Col. Torlap Tinamat, Inspector of the Tourist Police, mobilized over 50 officers from various agencies, including Pattaya City Police, […] Pattaya Police Plan to Stomp Out Beachfront Pro…

Police officers record the personal details of female beach workers – but many demand more than mere documentation. PATTAYA, Thailand – As the sun sets over Pattaya Beach, a familiar scene begins: Groups of Thai women and transgender people, often referred to as "coconut women," gather along the beachfront promenade in search of foreign customers. This scene is nothing new – but recent police operations raise a controversial question: Can the Pa…