According to Pattaya One, 40 ladyboys were arrested last night on Beach Road and Walking Street. They were subsequently let go after a 100 baht fine and a warning to not be seen in these areas again.
The plan is to improve Pattaya's image in preparation for High Season and to remove them every night until they are forced to relocate to another area that families are less likely to visit.
Weird plan though. Any families who go to Pattaya for a holiday should certainly already know about the famous nightlife. I haven't seen any families walking on the Beach at night. And I would think any families who ever decide to go to Walking Street actually want to see the gogo welcome girls and all the ladyboys walking around.
I guess I'll have to wait a couple of weeks and find out where the ladyboys have decided to relocate to.
