PATTAYA, Chonburi: Residents of Moo 12, Nong Prue, in the Pattaya municipal area say they can no longer tolerate dust and heavy truck traffic from nearby concrete batching plants.
Villagers told The Pattaya News reporters that 10-wheel and 18-wheel cement trucks move in and out around the clock. They say dust and fallen cement debris cover the road and blow into homes and shops. A plant nursery along the route has been among the hardest hit.
A reporter visited Po Plant Shop on Sukhumvit Road toward Sattahip and spoke with the 55-year-old owner, known as Khun Po. She said she has sold ornamental plants and trees there since 1996. Business was normal until about 2023, when a concrete plant opened roughly 200 meters away.
Truck traffic was limited at first. Later, more plants opened in the same area, about three in total, and the volume of trucks increased. From early 2026, she said, trucks have been entering and leaving day and night. On windy days, dust blows into the shop and home. Trees, her main stock, have been damaged, raising her costs for cleaning and plant care.
Khun Po said she has filed complaints with several agencies, including Pattaya City, but feels there has been no meaningful fix. She wants officials to inspect the site and reduce the impact on nearby residents.
She also said she asked plant operators to water more often to control dust and to limit truck hours, but no agreement was reached. She questioned why several plants were allowed to operate so close to a community and what controls exist for dust, debris, and truck traffic.
Reporters plan to seek comment from Pattaya City and other agencies on operating permits, dust-control rules, truck-traffic limits, and possible remedies for residents.
