Renovation of the Bali Hai harbour
Perhaps some have noticed that it is becoming much busier with (speed) boat owners at Pattaya Beach. Some form of civil disobedience after being driven from this coast?
Pattaya attractions past and present
Several people have posted about the city of Pattaya and its surroundings, what can be visited or done there. However, it appears that years ago this same subject could be found on the internet with additional photos. The interesting thing is that the development of the city can be followed with past and present.
At the beginning of the Dongtan Beach, drastic work has been done. I understood from the local residents that the parking lot for cars would be improved. Presumably there is another reason to tackle this thoroughly.
Is Pattaya missing the boat?
Although Pattaya passes for a city where many activities take place in the broadest sense of the word, a certain resignation has recently begun to spread over the city. The shine is gone. As if a fog from the sea makes the city smaller and quieter.
Handling Waterfront Project in Pattaya
On Phra Tamnak Hill in Pattaya, the construction of a horizon-polluting skyscraper with a hotel and condos was once started. The 53-storey building offered condos for sale between 10 and 100 million baht, 80% of which had already been sold at the time, according to the developers.
Development mega industrial area near Pattaya
In a previous posting we wrote about the enormous road construction in the vicinity of Pattaya, but it was not yet entirely clear what the ultimate intention was. Now, an article in the “Pattaya Business Supplement” shows that a future East Economic Corridor (EEC) will be developed.
Road construction around Pattaya
For some time now, there has been an enormous development of roads in the Pattaya area. A connection is being built between Banglamung and towards route 331.
Plans or hot air balloons in Pattaya?
It is interesting to read and see how many (construction) plans have been made in Pattaya and how many are or are not realized.
“Walking Street” Pattaya in the danger zone
For some time there has been a dispute between the owners of 100 “entertainment” companies in the Walking Street and the government. Especially the companies located on the sea side.
Big C in Pattaya is now called CentralMarina
Anyone driving on the Second Road towards Naklua will be surprised to see a lighthouse on the right side of the road. Not by the sea, but in the city. And at the place where the lamps should be a large gray horizontally applied name indication: CentralMarina.
Renovated connecting road in Pattaya East
In Pattaya east (the darkside) a connecting road has been renovated in a fantastic way, the Soi 9. This road connects the Soi Nongkraborg (no. 89) with the Nern Plawaan Rd. (no.53) and halfway to the Wat Kao Sao Thong with the Khao Talo, where the famous Dutch restaurant Pepper and Salt van Eddy is located.
Construction activities condos in Pattaya
How did the construction activities go in Pattaya last year 2016? The demand for condos, especially from foreign buyers, has fallen sharply. The project developers are reacting with restraint to the new situation and have only introduced some new products on the market in dribs and drabs.
Good news about the Bahtbus in Pattaya/Jomtien
There have already been several articles on this blog about the system of public transport by means of the Bahtbus in Pattaya/Jomtien. In this context I would like to refer once again to an article from 2011, which the editors recently repeated in July
New Year's Eve celebration in Pattaya
During one of the last meetings, the Pattaya Business & Tourism Association gave the green light for a modified New Year's Eve celebration in Pattaya. However, Lord Naris, district chief of Banglamung told the press present that representatives of the major entertainment industry should take the king's death into account in their planned activities.
Tunnel construction on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya
Anyone driving over the Sukhumvit will already see several changes in the vicinity of the future tunnel. This may mean that tunnel construction is nearing its end. According to rumors in the corridors, it would be ready in the beginning of the new year: February or March.
Traffic rules around the Bali Hai pier in Pattaya
Pattaya authorities want to ban the use of tractors, which are needed to move the speedboats.
Flooding in Pattaya
Again, will there be thought? Indeed, but I felt a little sorry for the board of Pattaya.
Big “cleaning” in the city of Pattaya
The fact that things are serious nowadays with the new city council in Pattaya is evident from the rigorous approach of the various "tolerance areas" from the past.
New music video for “Pattaya Pattaya”
“Pattaya Pattaya” is a very old tune, which can be heard regularly in bars and other places. On YouTube now also the latest video clip, made for this Pattaya evergreen by “Love Pattaya”. You can watch the clip, but first a word of warning.
Bali Hai pier in Pattaya evacuated, what now?
The decision is made! The Bali Hai pier has been evacuated. What a huge plain has arisen now that all the boats have disappeared. Well, disappeared? They are parked in a number of unexpected places, as long as that is tolerated again.
Walking street in Pattaya, 'a never-ending story'
One of the most famous areas of Pattaya is the Walking Street. Somewhat comparable to the former fame of the Red Light District in Amsterdam. The government still does not know what to do with this area.
Evacuation of the Phra Tamnak Hill area in Pattaya
Last week a heavy delegation, City Hall employees, police and army officers came to the Bali Hai pier to inform the boat owners that they were no longer allowed to use the public lands.