Malaysian officials visit Pattaya to study beach management

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Officials from Penang, Malaysia visited Pattaya to study how the city is managing its beaches.

Penang City Councilman Ong Agteong led the delegation to city hall Oct. 3, where he was greeted by municipal police chief, Maj. Gen. Jeerawat Sukhonthazup.

Jeerawat reviewed beach-management methods, including water transportation, beach chair operations and marine safety.

Penang City Councilmen Ong Agteong (right) and Joseph Ng Soong Siang learn how Pattaya is managing its beaches during a visit to city hall.Penang City Councilmen Ong Agteong (right) and Joseph Ng Soong Siang learn how Pattaya is managing its beaches during a visit to city hall.

The general reviewed ongoing plans to boost safety by regulating areas for boats, jet skis, divers and swimmers.

He said Chonburi Permanent Secretary Chawalit Saeng-Uthai and 10 other teams also began visiting beaches on Sept. 25 to reorganize the beach-chair vendors.