Popular Post webfact Posted October 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2020 Pattaya: Mayor promises "New Look Koh Lan" - world class resort Picture: Manager Online Manager reported that Pattaya's strongarm mayor Sontaya Khunpluem and his entourage braved the rain to see how his development plans for Koh Lan island were proceeding. The mayor has promised that Koh Lan will be a jewel in the crown of his fiefdom giving it the moniker of "New Look". There are infrastructure plans afoot to create what he sees as a "World Class Resort" for the island that sits off Pattaya. Picture: Manager Online Sontaya toured various sights and spoke to the locals about his vision for the island as part of the Eastern Economic Corridor project. Manager said that Koh Lan was now going to be an NEO. However, here at Thaivisa we are a little in the dark as to what this may mean. Source: Manager Online -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-10-12 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JusticeGB Posted October 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2020 It will be a beautiful pristine island with clean beaches and clear of pesky vendors because there will be no dirty farangs spending money in Thailand especially in Koh Lan. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoePai Posted October 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2020 his fiefdom Never a truer word said etc etc... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HiSoLowSoNoSo Posted October 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2020 11 minutes ago, JoePai said: his fiefdom Never a truer word said etc etc... And his father was Somchai Khunploem, the "godfather of Chonburi" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surelynot Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 They do talk the talk don't they?.........Anyone aware of even one of them walking the walk? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Kadilo Posted October 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2020 “Manager said that Koh Lan was now going to be an NEO. However, here at Thaivisa we are a little in the dark as to what this may mean. “ He was referring to the number of foreign tourists expected “Not Even One” 3 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted October 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2020 Build it, and the STV rich people will come! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted October 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2020 12 minutes ago, Kadilo said: “Manager said that Koh Lan was now going to be an NEO. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 2 hours ago, webfact said: The mayor has promised that Koh Lan will be a jewel in the crown of his fiefdom giving it the moniker of "New Look". x NEO ( whatever that is ). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrfill Posted October 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2020 NEO - New Enrichment Opportunity perhaps ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Darkside Gray Posted October 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2020 Pattaya Mayor wouldn't know a world class resort if it hit him in the face! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matzzon Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Isn´t everything regarding Pattaya world class by now? In any other case how fast can some talk while other work as slow as possible? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwood1 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 If your going to make a big announcement...Try and say something.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tich Posted October 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2020 I think he meant thiefdom 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 5 hours ago, webfact said: There are infrastructure plans afoot to create what he sees as a "World Class Resort" for the island that sits off Pattaya. The only thing world class is the constant BS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnsk Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Koh Larn is a special island without cars(nearly) and a good friendly atmosphere, please do not destroy this with mayor office world resort plans. Use the covid time to clean up the island, that it needs. From several visits with overnights I could use some more fun in the evening. Work with the beachs, make them more nice and quiet, make good beach restaurants, and only one beach for chineese hords please. Then I will love to come again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStar Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 4 hours ago, JoePai said: his fiefdom Never a truer word said etc etc... By whom? That little spin, a jewel in the crown of his fiefdom, arises from a TVF web marketing writer's imagination. You bit. But there's one even louder dog whistle, heh. 4 minutes ago, hotchilli said: The only thing world class is the constant BS About the imaginary "world class" that exists only in the virtual world TVF bashing? Well, but that was thrown in for the usual marketing purposes. It always works. For that to stop, then we'll have to stop trolling with it and salivating when it's used in a headline. The original article says nothing about "world class" but merely notes that some improvements are planned with which our Urban Planners can all agree, except that the Mayor mentioned them. He says the island gets 5 million visitors a year. Obviously that does imply a need for more attention to the island's facilities & infrastructure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidneyw Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 NEO - Never Ending Orifice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Have they demolished the cattle feeding grounds on China Beach yet? It used to be quite nice a decade ago, utterly spoiled by the hordes last time I saw it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaiyaTH Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Let me guess, they will aim for 100k visitors daily too on that huge island. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasyFingers Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 41 minutes ago, BigStar said: planned with which our Urban Planners can all agree Have you ever known an intelligent "urban planner". I know many that masquerade under that moniker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Bridges to Hua Hin , mono rails , Bali hi redeveloped, Jomtiem redeveloped , underground toilets in Pattaya beach...where do they find the time.... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Troll post reported and removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf99 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 World class, world beating are new terms that mean total failure. Trumps world beating testing, the UKs' track and trace. Pattaya World Class resort... Koh Larn (Lan) was world class 50 years ago and now is an island covered in rubbish sitting in a sea of pollution waiting for the developers to cover it in high rises and high end resorts with private beaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofthemountain Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 18 minutes ago, lonewolf99 said: .. Koh Larn (Lan) was world class 50 years ago and now is an island covered in rubbish sitting in a sea of pollution waiting for the developers to cover it in high rises and high end resorts with private beaches. The mayor ''Hold my beer...'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 First it was Pattaya, then it was Jomtien, now it is Koh Larn.... if the ultimate desire is to shift several thousand Chinese tourists back and forth from Pattaya each day, as it previously was, it will reinstate itself as the biggest tip in the Gulf of Thailand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thaibeachlovers Posted October 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, BigStar said: By whom? That little spin, a jewel in the crown of his fiefdom, arises from a TVF web marketing writer's imagination. You bit. But there's one even louder dog whistle, heh. About the imaginary "world class" that exists only in the virtual world TVF bashing? Well, but that was thrown in for the usual marketing purposes. It always works. For that to stop, then we'll have to stop trolling with it and salivating when it's used in a headline. The original article says nothing about "world class" but merely notes that some improvements are planned with which our Urban Planners can all agree, except that the Mayor mentioned them. He says the island gets 5 million visitors a year. Obviously that does imply a need for more attention to the island's facilities & infrastructure. My beef would be that everything the authorities have built has turned to poo. Marina- collapsing disaster Beach walkway- collapsing disaster Bali Hi- nasty concrete car park that didn't work destroyed the nice park. The pier itself is falling apart. Waste water plant by Walking Street- what <deleted> thought a stinking ugly building should be built right beside Pattaya's main tourist attraction? The blue concrete park by Bali Hi- falling apart. Third Rd- built through fields and too narrow. The beach- washes away after a bit of rain Rainwater drainage- need I comment? Tunnel at the top of South Rd- took years and was a traffic disaster for all of them. Other disasters the council is responsible for: The big building by Bali Hi that was permitted in the wrong place Allowing the speedboats to park along the road to the lighthouse and destroying the nice walkway Not moving the north bus terminal to Dolphin corner when they had the opportunity Not replacing the collapsed walkway from northern Pattaya beach around the headland. The only things, IMO, built properly in Pattaya were constructed by private enterprise. If the council redevelops Larn it'll be a disaster like everything else they touch, IN MY OPINION. Edited October 12, 2020 by thaibeachlovers 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Is he going to cull all the wild dogs? Get rid of the unsightly rubbish dumped anywhere and everywhere? If he can't get taximeters to work in the fiefdom of Pattaya, I don't hold out much hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actonion Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Not able to produce anything like a world class resort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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