Kuwaiti biker gangs defy Pattaya traffic laws, keeping residents awake with nightly street chaos PATTAYA, Thailand – As nightly chaos returns to Pattaya’s streets, frustrated residents say Kuwaiti tourists on rented motorbikes are openly ignoring traffic laws—speeding, drag racing, and revving illegal exhausts well into the early hours. The noise and recklessness have become so unbearable that some locals say they’ve been forced to leave their neighborhoods altogether. Despite publicized crackdowns and short-lived police operations, the situation shows no signs of improving. Locals point out that while police are occasionally visible—especially when promotional photos or PR videos are needed—the presence fades quickly, with officers retreating to air-conditioned booths and offices as the disturbances return. Critics ask why laws exist if they aren’t enforced, questioning the point of an official force that allows this level of disorder. Calls for deportation of law-breaking tourists are growing louder, as many believe more decisive action is long overdue. Another issue drawing fire is the apparent impunity of motorbike rental shops. Residents claim these businesses continue to rent powerful bikes to reckless tourists—particularly groups of young Kuwaiti men—despite knowing how the vehicles will be misused. The pattern repeats every high season, leading some to believe enforcement authorities are turning a blind eye or simply unable to act. Locals are also beginning to ask: What is it about Middle Eastern tourists that make them seemingly untouchable? Are they paying more than other nationalities? Are there personal or diplomatic connections shielding them from consequences? Or is Thailand simply so desperate for tourist income that it’s willing to trade public safety for short-term cash? As other regional destinations like Vietnam grow in popularity, some say Thailand’s tolerance for lawlessness is actively driving tourists away. For now, many Pattaya residents remain skeptical that any lasting solution will be found—especially without serious consequences for both the violators and those who enable them. Calls grow to fine rental shops and deport law-breaking tourists as public frustration mounts in Pattaya