Pattaya and Jomtien residents hopeful as police crack down hard on street racing gangs. PATTAYA, Thailand — After years of noise, danger, and frustration caused by illegal street racing, residents in Pattaya and Jomtien may finally have reason to hope for some peace and quiet. The Najomtien Police Station is showing zero tolerance and determined action in its ongoing battle against motorcycle racing gangs that have long disrupted daily life and public safety. On the night of June 15, police successfully arrested one street racer and confiscated his motorcycle at a public racing event on Sukhumvit Road near Ban Amphoe. Investigation through mobile phone chat logs and CCTV footage quickly revealed the identities of several other participants. Police have now issued summons for all suspects to come forward and face charges. Those who ignore the call face immediate arrest warrants. The crackdown doesn’t stop at just the racers. Authorities are also targeting motorcycle modification shops, race organizers, and social media groups that coordinate these illegal events. “Racing on public roads means taking responsibility,” a police spokesperson said. “Street racing risks jail time — this is not just a warning, it’s a real consequence.” For years, residents of Pattaya and Jomtien have endured loud, reckless motorcycle races that invade neighborhoods late into the night, disrupting sleep and endangering lives. Complaints about noise pollution, unsafe driving, and accidents have been frequent, but previous enforcement efforts were often criticized as insufficient. Now, with this intensified police campaign, many locals wonder if they can finally sleep soundly without the roar of illegal bike engines disturbing the peace. Police are promising relentless pursuit of offenders to restore safety and calm on the roads. Tough police action signals a safer, quieter future for Pattaya and Jomtien neighborhoods. With arrests and warrants issued, street racing gangs face serious consequences — peace returns to the streets.