Hello Pattaya News Readers and Supporters!
The following is our weekly feature in which we highlight the top local stories in our area, Pattaya and Chonburi, from the past week. The number of stories differs from week to week.
These are chosen and curated by our editorial team and are designed for our readers to get a quick “catch-up” of important stories they may have missed. We publish many stories daily and it is easy to lose track of important events or changes in our area. We do national recaps in a separate article, this is only the top local stories in our area and province.
They are in no particular order of importance but roughly in order of publishing. These are from Sunday, March 6th, 2022, to Saturday, March 12th, 2022.
Let’s get started and see what the top local stories were!
1. Food cart vendors near Tukcom and Wat Chai allowed to stay open late once again
Victory for local street cart vendors who had been trying for weeks to be allowed to open late after being forced to a 7:00 P.M. closure at this popular area not far from Walking Street. Also, victory for customers.
2. Jomtien Beach expansion to be sped up and move forward this year
More positive news as the Jomtien Beach expansion will be sped up from 2023 to this year for the middle portion of the beach. The beach expansion has already proved very popular in Na Jomtien, although in some areas perhaps a bit “too” popular with some restaurants now “creatively” using the beach.
3. Pattaya Mayor elections quickly approaching in late May
This will be the first Mayor election in a DECADE due to the previous coup. This is a major deal for Pattaya and will see government opposition groups attempt to gain ground against the current administration. Current Mayor Sonthaya Khunplume has yet to officially announce his candidacy, but it is likely to happen soon. The progressive party is due to announce its candidate this week. Even foreigners who cannot vote should keep their eyes on this as the results could significantly change the direction of Pattaya’s development. Or, at the very least, it will mean an alcohol sales ban on a weekend.
Thai Minister of Culture is sure his brother Sontaya will be a candidate for the next Pattaya Mayor
4. Business operators complain about allegedly fake safety and health certificates
Fake certificates in Thailand? Never!
5. Pattaya-the Islamic and Middle Eastern tourism HUB?
With Russian and Chinese visitors out of commission mostly currently and India still limited on commercial flights Thailand is looking to the Middle East to help boost tourism numbers. Pattaya has been identified as a major destination, believe it or not, for Middle Eastern tourists.
Chonburi Tourism Authority to attract more Saudi and Middle Eastern travelers to Pattaya
6. Koh Larn incinerator ready for use by next year?
This project has been on the, pun intended, burner for many years. We will see if it takes place.
Koh Larn incinerator expected to be ready to use next year, says Pattaya mayor
That is all for this week. Have an incredible week ahead Pattaya!
Adam and the TPN team
