Swedish Tourist Pays Reduced Fine for Public Urination Near Bali Hai Pier
Pattaya municipal enforcement officers settled a public urination case with a Swedish tourist on October 19. The tourist, initially accused of the offense near Bali Hai Pier, paid a reduced fine of 500 baht after negotiations with officials regarding the initial demand of 2,000 baht and the handling of his mobile phone.
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