Thai media, operators upbeat about "better than ever" Pattaya beach

[Nemises]

They’re dreaming. The Pattaya sea water was officially declared “toxic” 20+ years ago and the beach is rat infested. Ignore these headlines and stay away from this scum hole. 

 

[Media1]

19 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

Has the lady in the first photo been handcuffed to the mic until she gives a glowing appraisal? and what about the rats are they pleased with their new surroundings?. 

The rats have praised CITY HALL for there useless performance and hope for a extended contract

[Naamblar2014]

Beach looks great! Kinda representitive of the country. On the surface everything looks fine and Rosie,  but what lingers deeper is much more toxic and dangerous.

[hobobo]

16 hours ago, sead said:

6 years in Pattaya and 3 times in the sea. Disquisting is the right word...

Last time for me was New Year's eve in 1989, but only because we were pissed and couldn't spell "dermatology clinic". These days it's always Ban Saray

[hobobo]

48 minutes ago, Moti24 said:

Beach looks nice!  But, I'd rather take a chance swimming in the riptides at Phuket than in the adjoining cesspit.

Even the Phuket beach crocs are friendlier than Pattaya rats!

[iang]

Lipstick on a pig!

[Rimmer]

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[kentrot]

It all looks lovely, until the tide brings in another couple tons of garbage. I am convinced that local garbage is being "barged" out to sea and dumped. What doesn't sink washes up on shore next day. If you notice - some days there is nothing floating up and on another ( ie. day after garbage-barge day) the beaches are filthy littered. Watch the skyline near sunset and on certain days you will see a "train" of barges being towed out to sea regularly. 

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By Bekah Barlow

( http://coastalcare.org/2009/10/ocean-pollution-and-ocean-polluters/ )

 

Did you know that it’s legal to dump trash in the ocean? Yes, there are limitations for what you can and cannot dump. But it is perfectly acceptable to dump your raw sewage, paper, rags, glass, metal, bottles, or similar refuse, as long as you are at least 12 miles away from the nearest shoreline. It is not permissible to dump plastics anywhere.

[ToddinChonburi]

Well I say the Jomtein beach make over looks like hell. Food spills all over walkway and plenty of garbage on the beach.  And the tour buses parked sometimes 15 to 20 of them. The mass of speedboats launching in the morning with that fine blue smoke filling the air.

[cmrichsw]

20 hours ago, Justgrazing said:

The work would also improve the view from the tree top rodent's hi-rise apartments .. 

All Palm trees have rats and snakes not only Pattaya beach - not a nice post

[Stokakrishna]

lets wait december.

 this beach will disapear again.

 well done, muppets

[Nikko Webmaster]

The photos carefully avoid showing the brown water....

[elgenon]

5 hours ago, mikebell said:

My grandsons are over for their first visit to Thailand.  I had to explain just why only the foolhardy swim in Pattaya bay.

But there is a roped off area safe from speedboats etc. 5555

[Sprigger]

19 hours ago, sead said:

6 years in Pattaya and 3 times in the sea. Disquisting is the right word...

 

19 hours ago, sead said:

6 years in Pattaya and 3 times in the sea. Disquisting is the right word...

15 years in Pattaya and 1 time in the sea, then caught an ear infection. Local doctor told me Falang must never go in sea at Pattaya and that was 15 yrs ago.

[IAMHERE]

6 hours ago, Darcula said:

 

They couldn't find a proper mic, so a dildo from a beach road shop has to be pushed in her face instead?

 

Yep, wondered why it was pixelated. Thought maybe it was smoking, drinking, a sharp edge, or too many thrusts. 555

[The Teacher]

I must admit it is starting to look better on the beach that is, they use some sort of scarifier to rake up the rubbish washed up from the night before, whilst it isn't perfect its an improvement 

[Cake Monster]

When the bar is set low, it doesnt take a lot to better it.

[smew]

Biggest factors for me coming back to Pattaya beach are: water cleanliness and garbage and that is still s problem 

[Retiredandhappyhere]

9 hours ago, dotpoom said:

Somehow.....I'd rather be an "eternal optimist".....than an " eternal pessimest".

Possibly, but a pessimist is merely an optimist with experience.  An eternal optimist is therefore merely an optimist with absolutely no experience.  

[Retiredandhappyhere]

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  8 hours ago, Darcula said:

 

They couldn't find a proper mic, so a dildo from a beach road shop has to be pushed in her face instead?

 

Yep, wondered why it was pixelated. Thought maybe it was smoking, drinking, a sharp edge, or too many thrusts. 555

 

 

I think it was because the microphone had "NCPO" printed on it.

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[dutchinlondon]

Maybe it's time to kill the rats. Not a nice idea to lay in the rat urine and shit in the day. Must be easy to do as the rats aren't afraid of humans. 

 

[Henrik Andersen]

I love Thailand 

I can always trust Thailand 

I can always believe Thailand 

Thailand always tell me the truth 

Thailand have the best beaches with clear water 

Thailand is the best holiday destination 

no scams or ripoffs 

Thailand is the land of smile 

P. S. Do I get money for this ???

[Benmart]

A sandy makeover will not make up for the pollution, lawlessness, mass tourism and greedy overbuilding I fear. 

[Searat7]

The first money spent should have been for a new sewage treatment system, then worry about the beach later

[fullcave]

Tourists are attracted to Pattaya for the beautiful beach soon to be "better than ever" ?

[swissie]

No big secret. If wanting to have a swim in somewhat clean water: Head for Bang Saray.

Few people head for a swim on Pattaya Beach. It's the "Bamboo-Bar" that is so close. Who cares about the water-quality, who cares about the rats.

[observer90210]

How about some updated photos of the colour and quality of the sea water  ?!!  

[mikebell]

On 7/28/2018 at 2:19 PM, elgenon said:

But there is a roped off area safe from speedboats etc. 5555

I was more concerned about the sewage than the boats.

[morrobay]

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The sandbag jetty that will decompose. The brown colored water is from the darker imported sand.

Forget about the water here you dont have to get in it. The long view is good and always will be.

The problem along the beach are the local lowlifes and dogs, like the group that camp around the Dusit  pt area. And all along the beachwalk. 

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[elgenon]

5 hours ago, mikebell said:

I was more concerned about the sewage than the boats.

Me too! That's why I chuckled at this "great accomplishment". Solves a relative minor problem while ignoring the elephant in the room.