Tourist Police and volunteers hand out balloons and anti-pedophilia
messages on Valentine’s Day.
Boonlua Chatree
Pattaya’s Tourist Police got into the Valentine’s Day
spirit by passing out heart-shaped balloons on Walking Street, but also
handed out stern warnings about sharing the romantic holiday with
underage teens.
Tourist Police Chief Maj. Arun Prompan led officers
and volunteers in passing out the red balloons with child-abuse
leaflets. He said the aim was to prevent people celebrating the lovers’
holiday with youths under age 18. He said hotels and guest houses must
also be vigilant to keep out and report minors.
While the balloons may be temporary, the brochures remain available
at Tourist Police booths and offices.
