Nowhere to hide: ‘Digital Crime Clock’ targets Pattaya’s criminalsLegacyIn a high-tech twist straight out of a crime thriller, Pattaya police have rolled out a mobile crime-tracking system that could change the game for criminals lurking in the shadows. Dubbed the “Digital Crime Clock,” this innovative platform is the first of its kind in Thailand’s Provincial Police Region 2 and offers real-time crime data at officers’ fingertips. The system transforms old-school pinboards into a digital dashboard, making crime mapping as easy as checking your phone. The initiative, championed by Police Lieutenant General Yingyot Thepjumnong, Commander of Provincial Police Region 2, is part of a broader push to integrate cutting-edge tech into everyday policing. AI-powered facial recognition is already helping officers identify suspects and monitor known troublemakers across the region. “The Digital Crime Clock is a tool to enhance—not replace—our officers’ work,” explained Police Major Sittiwat Katchamat, Deputy Superintendent for Prevention at Pattaya City Police Station. “It lets us make quick, accurate decisions based on real-time data.” The platform records incident details—type of crime, date, time, and location—and plots them digitally for easy access. Officers can then view patterns and deploy patrols accordingly. And the results are already speaking for themselves. Take Pattaya’s central beachfront, once a hotspot for late-night assaults. By crunching the numbers, police identified that attacks were most common between 3am and 4am, reported The Pattaya News. “We adjusted our patrol schedule,” said Sittiwat. “And the number of incidents dropped significantly.” While Sittiwat didn’t cite specific statistics, he said even a modest drop of 5-10% is a sign they’re on the right track. “It means we’re using our expertise to serve the public and the Royal Thai Police effectively,” he said. “That’s a win.” The Pattaya City Police Station is the first in the region to implement the system, but not the last. The ultimate goal? Expansion across the eastern provinces for standardised, data-driven policing—backed by the motto: “Trust, Faith, Professionalism.” Whether it’s petty theft or something more sinister, criminals might want to start checking the time. Because in Pattaya, the clock is ticking—and the police are watching. The story Nowhere to hide: ‘Digital Crime Clock’ targets Pattaya’s criminals as seen on Thaiger News.