Editor;
We now have a new attraction at Jomtien Beach Rd.: a dolphin-crossing. Well, it is probably meant to be a crossing for pedestrians, but dolphins are painted in the zebra-crossing. Being a pedestrian using a zebra-crossing, you are as safe as dolphins in Pattaya Bay. Drivers do not care and some pedestrians, not used to Amazing Thailand, feel safe, cross the road in the marked area and believe the vehicles will stop for them, especially because sometimes there is a policeman there watching the passing traffic.
I must say, I really wonder why City Hall is using a lot of money on zebra-crossings. Maybe with marking like this, it makes it easier for drivers to see you and be sure … to hit you!
When will pedestrians be safe crossing the road in this city? Why is not anything done? Who is responsible for this? Simple questions which should be easy to answer.
Helge
