Beach operators are up in arms after City Hall’s latest attempt to reduce traffic congestion on Jomtien Beach Road resulted in a dramatic drop off in tourist numbers to the area.
Following a number of complaints, Pattaya city officials visited the seafront between Sois 15 and 19 on Sept. 26 to assess the situation and speak with disgruntled beach concessionaires.
Red and white road markings have recently been painted to prevent cars and tour buses parking in the vicinity and potentially leading to traffic snarl-ups. However, the net result has been a large reduction in visitors and tourists to that section of the beach and umbrella operators and food and drink outlets have seen their daily takings plummet.
City officials, led by Komkrit Polwichid, Chief of Special Tasks, discussed ways to remedy the situation and informed complainants that the area of markings and parking restrictions would be reduced but would still remain at the entrance to sois and road junctions. The operation for the remedial work is expected to start soon.
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