Pattaya officials sprang into action after a woman in visible mental distress was spotted wandering shirtless down a busy Jomtien street.
The unsettling scene unfolded on Bun Kanchana Soi 2, where concerned residents alerted authorities after noticing the woman behaving erratically without a top on. Responding with speed and sensitivity, officers from the Jomtien municipal enforcement unit located the woman and escorted her to the municipal center for immediate care.
“She appeared disoriented and deeply distressed. Our team provided clothing and helped calm her before arranging further support,” said a Jomtien official.
The woman was later referred to relevant agencies for additional medical and psychological assistance. Her identity has not been disclosed.
Officials urge the public not to walk away when they see someone clearly in need — whether it’s a confused person on the street or a drunk tourist struggling to get home, Pattaya Mail reported.
“Even if someone appears to be just intoxicated, they could be in danger. Intervention could save a life,” the City Hall statement read.
City teams can also help with transport, ensuring that stranded or impaired tourists — and even their vehicles — make it back safely without incident.
The public is encouraged to use the Pattaya City Hall 24-hour hotline: 1337, to report such cases or request assistance.
Source: The Thaiger