webfact Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Another Pattaya own goal as tourists falling out of the new beach chairs Picture: Sophon Cable Sophon reported a host of problems associated with the delivery of the new beach chairs and umbrellas on Pattaya beach. The "earth tone" umbrellas, white loungers and green cushions were supposed to bring order out of chaos by standardizing and beautifying the operations of more than 100 vendors on the resorts' beaches. Instead tourists have been toppling out of the recliners that don't seem to have been tested on sand. In addition tourists paying 100 baht a time have been baked in the heat from two angles - there are not enough umbrellas to keep out the scorching midday sun and the cushions actually retain heat making a beach lie down something akin to a wartime torture. Operator Wanchai Lertnirandorn, 57, was appreciative of the authorities doling out the equipment and a sponsor (Chang) getting involved but he was not happy with the new measures. He said that the chairs were more suitable to a hard surface and when foreigners leaned they became unstable. Many had fallen out of them and it was only the softness of the stand that prevented injury. What with there not being enough umbrellas for each pitch and the green cushions being inappropriate for being in the sun he was not convinced it was a move forward. Phartrakit Chiawkit, 48, another operator said that some foreigners like the new look but more than a few wish they could just go back to the old equipment that was more comfortable and more suitable for the conditions. Source: Sophon Cable -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-10-31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyW Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Pattaya beach is a pantomime that is set to run season after season!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antiparovian Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Half a dozen large Changs not involved in the falling over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyShadow Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 I have seen the Russians falling out of every type of chair usually with a dozen large bottles of Chang close by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyShadow Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 "Many had fallen out of them and it was only the softness of the stand that prevented injury."It's a 3 inch drop lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksidedog Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Taking something imperfect, but functioning, and then completely cocking it up, by lack of thought on every level, is about par for the course here. I am sure someone supplying all this crap made a nice earner on the whole mess though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 This article is complete nonsense, anything is better than those cheap wooden deck chairs that have been on Pattaya beach since the 60's, these new loungers are standard issue around the world and are a marked improvement for all concerned now all they need is water that you can actually swim in without contracting a severe illness or infection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Earth tone... they meant the colour of the sea water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 2 hours ago, webfact said: Instead tourists have been toppling out of the recliners that don't seem to have been tested on sand. Some of them fall off bar stools and balconies (without assistance). Maybe the problem isn't the loungers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1falang Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 "Another Pattaya own goal"? What is this gibberish? Can someone translate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyShadow Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 "Another Pattaya own goal"? What is this gibberish? Can someone translate?Shooting one self in the foot is pretty close but total BS in this rare instance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 2 hours ago, InMyShadow said: I have seen the Russians falling out of every type of chair usually with a dozen large bottles of Chang close by Seen a lot of Ozzie guys on the beach and around town, falling over after two stubby's. I think this is the norm. as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivas Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 How the hell do you fall out of a sun lounger lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerostar Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 I see they've retained the crappy old side tables to compliment the garish new colour scheme, thus spoiling any atmosphere of luxury that was intended LOL.Sent from my SM-N915F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soistalker Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Yes, many "foreigners " have fallen out of the chairs. But their fall was cushioned by styrofoam, plastic, and 1000s of cigarette butts. It was the sewage that hurt them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiWai Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 He who fails to plan...plans to fail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggusoil Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 1 hour ago, InMyShadow said: 1 hour ago, a1falang said: "Another Pattaya own goal"? What is this gibberish? Can someone translate? Shooting one self in the foot is pretty close but total BS in this rare instance Here we have a typical design fault. "Somebody" had gotten a nice earn out of doing this and rushes in with an untested, by the sounds of it, inadequate piece of design, that looks good and is less than functional. It doesn't matter where it is, but its just such a waste and pathetic bungling by those involved. How is this supposed to make people happy. Where is the idea that we can make something really good and get satisfaction from doing it, as well as getting a buck out of it? Aaah no f. . k that. Lets just get it done and earn a buck. That attitude is universal and stinks anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arandora Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Seems like soistalker has been at the Changs!!! We've sat on these type of loungers on sand in Khao Lak and on beaches in other countries. Pretty standard - and safe! The point about the pads on them being too hot is equally ridiculous as most people lie on a towel not the bare pad if it is made of vinyl like these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decca60 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 These chairs are pool chairs designed for hard support like pool deck. It's obviously not supposed to be stable on sand while contact surface is not large enough to cope with moving support. It's like trying to run a Tour de France bicycle on sand..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naamblar2014 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 29 minutes ago, soistalker said: Yes, many "foreigners " have fallen out of the chairs. But their fall was cushioned by styrofoam, plastic, and 1000s of cigarette butts. It was the sewage that hurt them. Just for those that missed it..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyShadow Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 These chairs are pool chairs designed for hard support like pool deck. It's obviously not supposed to be stable on sand while contact surface is not large enough to cope with moving support. It's like trying to run a Tour de France bicycle on sand.....I guess you didn't see the pic of the one tipped over.. On concrete!!Best to read the OP before diving in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremiumLane Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 4 hours ago, smedly said: This article is complete nonsense, anything is better than those cheap wooden deck chairs that have been on Pattaya beach since the 60's, these new loungers are standard issue around the world and are a marked improvement for all concerned now all they need is water that you can actually swim in without contracting a severe illness or infection yes the rickety loungers, inadequate umbrellas and cushions that cook your arse - what an improvment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Were the bought from the Bristol bomb detector guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 33 minutes ago, InMyShadow said: I guess you didn't see the pic of the one tipped over.. On concrete!! Best to read the OP before diving in. I don't see anything in the OP about one tipping over on concrete - and no picture of such. The linked "source" just goes to Farcebook, so that's a dead-end for non members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 33 minutes ago, PremiumLane said: yes the rickety loungers, inadequate umbrellas and cushions that cook your arse - what an improvment! The "improvement" may be in the bank balance of those who arranged the purchases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwill Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 It looks like the problem is that they have them too close to each other. So the only way to get out, unless you are on one of the end ones, is to scoot forward to the foot of the lounge, where there is no leg support, causing it to tip up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieqw Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 i spy deckchairs at the back of pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba45 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Why is Chang sponsoring if drinking alcohol on the beach is illegal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPKANKAN Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 5 hours ago, Antiparovian said: Half a dozen large Changs not involved in the falling over? Beer is banned from the beach but Chang are sponsoring them!!!!! Duh... 5 hours ago, Antiparovian said: Half a dozen large Changs not involved in the falling over? Beer is banned from the beaches but Chang is sponsoring them!?!?!? Duh.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hstew Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 "akin to a wartime torture"- 555, too funny. I truly believe it's time for Prayut and the military to investigate this matter, hire some beach chair engineering experts to identify the the design issues and resolve this crisis immediately. The people cannot tolerate this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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