Koh Larn to get new police station amid tourist boom

Puntid Tantivangphaisal3 days agoLast Updated: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 82 1 minute read With more than 10,000 tourists descending on Koh Larn every day, officials have finally responded to mounting concerns about safety and stretched police resources by announcing plans for a brand-new police substation at Tawaen Beach. In a recent meeting held at Pattaya City’s branch office on the island, Deputy Mayor of Pattaya Manoch Nongyai, Permanent Secretary Kiatthisak Sriwongchai, and other key officials discussed the urgent need to bolster law enforcement on Koh Larn. The island, known for its pristine beaches and popularity among both Thai and foreign tourists, is struggling to cope with the growing number of visitors and its permanent residents. “Koh Larn welcomes around 10,000 tourists every single day. The current police force from Pattaya Police Station simply cannot provide the level of safety and coverage required for such a busy island.” Related Articles Trash island no more! Koh Larn...