The Pattaya City Council approved 218 million baht for 10 projects to fix flooding problems in the city.
The projects target 20 areas where flooding has persisted over the years despite the installation of pumps and clearance of sewer lines.
Plans call for upgrades of underground pipes and purchase of additional pumps and equipment.
The areas of focus are outside Pattaya Technical Collage, Naklua Old Market, Naklua Road at the Plukplub Canal, Soi Nongyai, Pacific Village, Soi Tangmo, Soi Buakhao, an alley outside the Diana Inn, Sukhumvit Road, Soi Wat Thamsamakee, Railway Road, Third Road at the Mum Aroy restaurant, Beach Road, Soi Jularat, Thepprasit Soi 7, Rom Po Market, behind the Pattaya Floating Market and Pratamnak Road. (PCPR)