Even though it’s widely acknowledged that 90% of Pattaya’s closed-circuit television cameras don’t work, city officials from Nakhon Pathom were in town last month to study Pattaya’s CCTV-based security systems.
Parinya Jitchanwong, deputy mayor for the central region city, led the delegation to city hall July 22 where they were welcomed by Rakchanok Piromyaporn, head of Pattaya’s communications department, and Saijai Pahufa of the community development section.
The two spoke on “raising awareness and safety standards in tourism industries” to create a better image and attract more people to visit Thailand.
Officials from Nakhon Pathom were in town last month to study Pattaya’s CCTV-based security systems.
Strategies were given how to help tourists in emergency situations in a proper way and explanations were given as to how security plays a major part in enhancing tourism because people are more likely to visit Thailand if they feel safe and secure.
Taking advantage of technology by installing CCTV cameras is another way of securing tourists and residents in public as well as reducing traffic violators, they told their guests.
Live streaming images can be seen at city hall and authorities can be notified to cover the situation.
The talk proved ironic, as Pattaya currently has little capability to carry out any of benefits described to the Nakhon Pathom visitors. Both police and city council members have said in recent weeks that only 10 percent of the 1,400 closed-circuit television cameras in Pattaya actually work due to lack of maintenance.
