Pattaya officials are rushing to formalize new rules for parking on the right side of Beach Road.
While police have been turning a blind eye to those already parking on the ocean side of the street, it’s technically not legal, Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh said at a March 20 meeting. City hall sent a letter to traffic police to allow it while formal approval is sought from Chonburi Province.
Ronakit said the right-side curb will be painted with black-and-white stripes where parking will be allowed, signs will be posted and publicity launched later.
Only personal cars and small four-wheeled trucks will be allowed to park on the right. Motorcycles, sidecar bikes and vehicles with more than four wheels are prohibited, as is double-parking.
Parking will be allowed 24 hours a day, he added.
