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The following is our weekly feature in which we ask our readers a news topical question and get their insight and opinions. We then share their feedback a week later and pick a variety of diverse and interesting responses.
This week, we want to ask: What should the new Pattaya mayor’s FIRST priority be?
Some context around this question:
For the first time in almost a decade, Pattaya will elect a new mayor on May 22nd of this year. Former appointed mayor Sonthaya Khunplume stepped down last week and the city is currently being run by the permanent secretary and city manager in the interim.
Business and tourism associations are already urging whoever the new mayor is that their first priority should be restoring Pattaya’s damaged tourism industry and pushing the government to do everything in their power to ease restrictions around nightlife, entertainment, tourism, and other items.
However, some of our readers have pointed out road construction or water drainage as, in their opinion, a bigger priority (and will help tourism down the road.)
So, we want to hear from you. What should be the FIRST thing the new mayor, whoever they end up being, puts their focus on in Pattaya?
We look forward to hearing from you! Tell us on our social media channels, in the comments below, or if you prefer your comment to be private mail us at Pattayanewseditor@gmail.com. We will publish the results and select a variety of diverse responses early next week, as always!
