Construction of the new
dolphin light poles throughout the city appears to be falling behind
schedule, but at least these along part of Pattaya North Road are done.
Manoon Makpol
Dolphin sightings are being reported across Pattaya as
the workers slowly install light posts adorned with the city mascot.
About half of the 129 planned dolphin light poles had
been installed as of Feb. 9. Spaced 15 meters apart, the posts stand 8
meters tall upon a crucifix stand, with two lamp-wings and dolphins perched
on top.
When the plan was announced in early December, officials
said all the poles would be installed between North Pattaya and Pratamnak
Hill by the end of January. Now officials say it won’t be done until July.
No reason was given for the half-year delay for the
poles, which Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome says would improve the image of the
city.
