10 arrested at Chon Buri House Party in Violation of Emergency Decree

 

Police in Chon Buri province’s Sattahip subdistrict, south of Pattaya, raided a party last night at a house with 10 people, most of them from out of town and described as domestic tourists. The gathering was in direct violation of the Emergency Decree enacted to stop the spread of Covid-19

Na Jomtien police were notified by a neighbor complaining about the loud music and at 9:30pm.  Police responded quickly and upon arrival they were greeted by 37 year old Paruehat Tampanon, who had rented the apartment for a week with his 8 party friends.

police drug tested everyone at the scene which resulted in two party goers testing positive for illegal drugs. police did not specify thename of the drugs, but many bottles of alcoholic  beverages were found inside the scene of the party.

The renter claimed he did not know that Chon Buri’s social distancing emergency decree was still in effect. He also claimed all 10 people know each other and live together which reduced chances of spreading the virus.

The owner of the house, 35 year old Piyanuch Ignatov, was charged with illegally operating a hotel and disobeying a Chon Buri order. (Rentals of fewer than 30 days are technically not allowed under Thai law.)

All those arrested face stiff Emergency Decree penalties, fines of up to 100,000 baht and/or up to 2 years in jail.

SOURCES: The Pattaya News | Naew Na

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