Pattaya City suspended six officials yesterday, August 10, after witnesses reported that they collected fines from foreign tourists without issuing official documents. The group appeared to be supervising the parking area and was described as resembling officers from Pattaya City’s Law Enforcement Department. According to witnesses, the group stopped motorists, particularly foreign visitors riding motorcycles, and issued fines. A journalist monitoring the area reportedly saw members of the group escorting foreign tourists to a small tent, where the tourists handed over cash before leaving. Further investigation will examine the financial transactions involving money received from foreign tourists.