Praiwan Arromchuen, member of Pattaya’s city
council, leads discussion with community leaders.
Jetsada Homklin
Neighborhood presidents called for more action, and less talk, from
Pattaya officials interested in solving community issues at a Center for
Resolution of Complaints forum on improving living conditions.
City Councilman Praiwan Arromchuen met with the heads of the Walking
Street, Thappraya, Thepprasit, Kophai, Khao Talo, Mabpradu,
Nongphangkhae, Wat Bunyakanaram, and Chaiyapruek May 7 at Pattaya School
No. 7 to discussed problems and brainstorm solutions.
The majority of problems outlined related to traffic, garbage and crime,
with the head of the Khao Talo Community symbolizing the type of micro
problems addressed. He said the community wants to see electric and
utility cables cleaned up to beautify the community and curved mirrors
installed at high-risk corners to improve road safety.
All nine presidents, however, said they wanted to see aggressive action,
not just officials showing up to listen to complaints. They suggested
city hall group community problems into categories such as financial,
social, environmental or cultural, then establish an action plan at the
CRC.
