Police arrested about 30 customers found drinking alcohol at a Pattaya pub on Wednesday night in violation of Covid-19 restrictions.
A police patrol checking ahead of the Pattaya Music Festival 2021 on Friday and Saturday heard loud music coming from Lisa On The Beach pub around 10pm.
Police found about 30 customers, Thais and foreigners, dancing to the music. Many appeared to have been drinking.
They ordered the music turned off. A check around the tables found alcoholic drinks served in plastic cups.
Police and officials were reported to have had a meeting on Nov 2 with pub and restaurant operators and explained the latest Covid-19 restrictions.
While they were allowed to serve food until 11pm, alcoholic drinks were still prohibited.
