The Chonburi Tourism Federation Association, working with Pattaya City and related agencies, has held discussions to raise tourist confidence in safety and security following a recent earthquake in Myanmar that affected some parts of Bangkok.
They are preparing to translate and submit documents explaining the geographical location of the city, which is far from disaster-prone areas, and highlighting that buildings are structurally sound and capable of withstanding tremors.
On April 4, 2025, following the earthquake in Myanmar that occurred on March 28, 2025, which impacted the confidence of foreign tour operators regarding the safety and stability of hotel buildings in Pattaya, efforts have been made to reassure both tour companies and tourists worldwide.
Recently, at The Green Park Resort in North Pattaya, the Chonburi Tourism Business Federation Association, comprising of eight associations and led by Mr. Thanet Supornsahasrungsri, President of the Federation, convened a meeting to discuss strategies for restoring tourist confidence. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Poramese Ngampichet, Mayor of Pattaya, and attended by relevant agencies.
Mr. Suriya Kaewkheaw, Director of the Building Control Division of Pattaya City’s Engineering Department, clarified that after the earthquake subsided, all construction activities were temporarily halted. A meeting was held with the Chonburi Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office to inspect any affected buildings. The inspection revealed no damage beyond pre-existing cracks.
Furthermore, according to the Ministry of Interior’s announcement, Chonburi Province is located outside high-risk zones, and thus, regulations do not mandate that Pattaya buildings be designed to withstand earthquakes. However, all current high-rise buildings have been designed to handle such situations, providing reassurance to project owners. This was evident during the recent earthquake, where, despite some tremors, no cracks or falling debris were reported in Pattaya.
Nevertheless, for buildings and establishments used for business purposes with 80 or more rooms, certified inspectors must conduct immediate assessments this year and issue certificates. Smaller buildings or those with fewer rooms should also be inspected by resident engineers, if available, and certificates issued accordingly.
In the meeting, Mr. Poramese Ngampichet, Mayor of Pattaya, concluded that to reassure tourists—particularly foreigners concerned about the earthquake’s impact on Pattaya—official documents from the ministerial regulations would be translated into various languages.
These will be used to clarify the situation to foreign tour operators who may misunderstand or worry about earthquake-related disasters. The TAT will handle matters related to international outreach, especially targeting countries like China, Taiwan, and Vietnam that may have language barriers or not use Thai and western social media platforms. Meanwhile, Russia and European countries already understand and trust that Pattaya was unaffected by the earthquake. Additionally, the Eastern Thai Hotel Association will coordinate with the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) to liaise with relevant tour operators.
Pattaya City reaffirms its fortunate geographical position, free from severe flooding like other provinces and unaffected by significant earthquake disasters. It remains a city with strong tourism potential and an attractive destination for investment.
