Popular Post bbabythai Posted August 4, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2018 Its hard to swim in Pattaya atm with the thick green algae in the water. Is it safe to swim? How long has it been here and when will it disappear? 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jerry921 Posted August 4, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2018 I don't think it's been safe to swim in the ocean in Pattaya for a decade. It's not the algae, it's the shit. 7 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jerry921 Posted August 4, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2018 I think I should have considered before I responded whether it was a troll thread. Or perhaps more accurately a muck-raking thread. The more I think about it, the harder it is to believe it is a genuine question. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cake Monster Posted August 4, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2018 I personally would not worry about the Algae. However, I would be really troubled over the constant flow of untreated raw sewage that is deposited into the Bay on a daily basis. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wcoast Posted August 4, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2018 Most just jump from a condo balcony.Sent from my abacus using Tapatalk 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 (edited) The "green algae" is used as a buoyancy aid and keeps poor swimmers afloat....excellent safety issue provided by the powers that be....... Edited August 4, 2018 by petermik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 2 hours ago, wcoast said: Most just jump from a condo balcony. Ahh!....in other words, they landed themselves in the s - - t in Thailand. It's all becoming so clear now (unlike the Talay in Pattaya, it seems). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinoSabanovic Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 "Its hard to swim in Pattaya atm..." You seriously asking? ????? Last my feet ware in that "water" was 10 years ago. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newnative Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Pattaya's ocean is best enjoyed from a beach chair with a group of sociable friends and a cold beer in your hand. Or, from a beachfront balcony where you can enjoy the boat activity and listen to the waves. Ditto the cold beer. If you want to swim, use a pool. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, newnative said: Pattaya's ocean is best enjoyed from a beach chair with a group of sociable friends and a cold beer in your hand. Or, from a beachfront balcony where you can enjoy the boat activity and listen to the waves. Ditto the cold beer. If you want to swim, use a pool. Even then you run the risk of some kind of infection, as most pools are not filtered correctly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyClifton Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 I haven't swam in Pattaya since 2008 when I saw a used tampon float by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAZZDOG Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 No problem, dive in, this is after all a World Class Resort. No, that's not what you think it is floating by. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBF Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 At night, when you look at the water from the Beer Garden, near Walking Street, there is an oily look about it. That and the preceding comments about whatever else is floating there, stops me from even paddling in the sea in Pattaya, let alone swimming! When I stay in Patts, i get a place with a pool - end of! Now when I last went to Koh Larn (2015), I went to the far side of the island. There the water was clean, but I've no idea how it is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
from the home of CC Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 thought that's what body condoms were for 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBF Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 18 minutes ago, from the home of CC said: thought that's what body condoms were for Or even..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebrown Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 People don't swim in Pattaya bay. Nowadays they just go through the motions. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddinChonburi Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 I would say good luck with that pool idea. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 I'm just happy to see something can actually live in it ... even if it is just algae ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 People don't swim in Pattaya bay. Nowadays they just go through the motions.Go through every one else's motions [emoji90] [emoji13] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterb17 Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveyh Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 If this is a serious question then the answer to your question is "No". The water quality here has been poor to put it mildly for years ... untreated sewerage does find it's way to the sea on a daily basis. It is not uncommon to see floating objects disposed of in toilets ending up on the beaches here. I personally have lived here for 15yrs now & I avoid all the beaches, it's not worth the risk ..... sad fact. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Daveyh said: If this is a serious question then the answer to your question is "No". The water quality here has been poor to put it mildly for years ... untreated sewerage does find it's way to the sea on a daily basis. It is not uncommon to see floating objects disposed of in toilets ending up on the beaches here. I personally have lived here for 15yrs now & I avoid all the beaches, it's not worth the risk ..... sad fact. With the amount of tourists in Thailand you would think that there would be a duty of care from the Thai authorities to advise on the condition of the waters at popular resorts . If bathers are at risk of sickness at any level by swimming in the seas and the danger is known by the T.A.T. and notices not posted to inform bathers then there is a serious case to be addressed . Of course any testing of the water for pollutants that proved positive would mean a loss of tourism . So being an ostrich seems to be the answer . I do not know about other countries but the UK does have testing of waters around most of its waters and publishes the results . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandito Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 On 8/4/2018 at 10:08 AM, bbabythai said: Is it safe to swim? How long has it been here and when will it disappear? Safe to swim in Pattaya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Here are some photos from @morrobay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBF Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 On 8/4/2018 at 12:28 PM, ToddinChonburi said: I would say good luck with that pool idea. Was that a response to my #13? 'cos if it was I have no idea what you mean! Care to explain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMHERE Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I can only answer for me and you. It is not safe for me; probably safe for you. FYI, there are many ponds in Pattaya area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5633572526 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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