Pattaya to become the next Miami and on a par with Singapore and Dubai, says mayor

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Pattaya to become the next Miami and on a par with Singapore and Dubai, says mayor

 

Miami. File photo for reference only

 

Pattaya Mayor Sonthaya Khunplume has revealed ambitious plans to transform the resort into a truly world class tourist destination, on a par with the likes of Dubai, Singapore and Miami.

 

Speaking to Sophon Cable TV on Tuesday, Mr Sonthaya said that the project to develop the resort (dubbed Neo Pattaya) will play an important role in the Eastern Economic Corridor, which aims to spur business, investment and development throughout the eastern seaboard.

 

When tourism finally resumes, more quality tourists, generating even more income will visit the resort, Mr Sonthaya predicted.

 

Eventually, Pattaya will become not only a better place for tourists, but will be much improved for people living and working in the city.

 

The mayor cited Singapore, Dubai and Miami as examples for Pattaya to follow in its bid to become a world class resort, which eventually would include an exciting nightlife, lots of activities for families and a diverse economy.

 

The mayor added that Old Town Naklua, Koh Larn, Bali Hai Pier, Khao Thap Phraya, Pattaya Beach Walk and Jomtien Beach have all been earmarked for redevelopment, in addition to the upgrades planned for Walking Street.

 

The news comes as local officials and business leaders, including the mayor himself, were told Pattaya must end its reliance on foreign tourism. 

 

 

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[Surelynot 18012]

[richard_smith237 43553]

An excellent example of pure delusion!!!

 

I can’t imagine any other scenario than everyone else wetting themselves when this announcement was made for this exceeds even the claims of even the most outrageous TAT dreamers... 

[blackcab 8019]

I guess the mayor wasn't listening:

 

 

[Thaiwrath 44576]

9 minutes ago, webfact said:

Pattaya Mayor Sonthaya Khunplume has revealed ambitious plans to transform the resort into a truly world class tourist destination, on a par with the likes of Dubai, Singapore and Miami.

 

[wasabi 1946]

Yes they should improve it and I do enjoy visiting Pattaya, but wanting it to become a world class city will not make it so. Firstly taking Miami for example -- it has a rich history and natural resources you can't just will Pattaya to have. In addition to this favorable tax laws in Florida attract a number of businesses. Same is true in their own ways for Dubai and Singapore. They each offer qualities built over time that can't be injected into Pattaya's economy because they want it to be so.  They want to get rid of the Red Light districts, be my guest I hope they can improve it, but I can see very little to replace it that will ever make it a hot destination. But I'm sure the hordes of flag waving Chinese tour buses will come back ready to spend 200 THB a day.

 

The general trend be it bringing back tourists or improving the economy seems to be who can cook up the most outlandish projection with no accountability or possibility those projections will be reached.

 

In the end these wishful thinking projections hurt more than help. It's great to dream but setting realistic goals would be better.

[Phuketshrew 12552]

I think he has been partaking in some of Anuntin's wacky baccy ...

[Wildliferescue 524]

I don't know what he has been smoking, but I want some of that! 

[PatOngo 50413]

2 minutes ago, Wildliferescue said:

I don't know what he has been smoking, but I want some of that! 

It has quite an effect!

 

[PatOngo 50413]

4 minutes ago, Phuketshrew said:

I think he has been partaking in some of Anuntin's wacky baccy ...

Weed smokers are'nt that stupid!

[Jingthing 84563]

If you really want it be like Miami you're gonna need more Cubans, Venezuelans, and New York Jews.

[Oliver Holzerfilled 798]

Sorry mayor but I'll take Singapore's Four Floors of Whores over Pattaya's Three Sois of Boys anyday.

[Shuya 3998]

Is he already on those newly legal kratom leaves?

[ChipButty 20393]

Im afraid the name Pattaya has, will never change no matter what you do to it, 

[soalbundy 20721]

Where's the sound of the laughing policeman when you need it.

[Disparate Dan 475]

1 minute ago, ChipButty said:

Im afraid the name Pattaya has, will never change no matter what you do to it, 

I agree. In the rest of the world, the same is largely true of the brand "Thailand" - equating with all sorts of undesirable attributes.

I hated Pattaya the first time I had to go there and have never seen any reason to change my view. "World-class"? "On a par with Singapore"? I don't even laugh any more. It always has been [deleted] and always will be.

[Pilotman 21767]

Far, far too late for that.  They should have planned that 35 years ago, when they just took the cash and sod the future.  It has been 'planned' atrociously and is a nightmare to walk around, drive around, or get around using what laughingly  passes for public transport.  The services are appallingly bad and the place floods regularly.  The sea is dirty and polluted, as is the atmosphere. Even the supposed 5 star hotels can't compete with other upmarket destinations.    Forget it, it cannot happen, unless you knock the whole place down and start again. 

[nausea 5409]

Give it a rest. Well, Patts. being an old fishing village I suppose this old saw is appropriate : " If wishes were fishes, we'd all cast nets.".

[Surelynot 18012]

46 minutes ago, webfact said:

Pattaya to become the next Miami

..........perhaps he is referring to the astronomically high murder rates and ruinous drug culture?

[mr mr 6278]

 i am going to comment on the flat earth thread. it holds more validity than this clown show. 

[Big Yuley 311]

That is some funny funny sh!t.

 

[WineOh 8305]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Pattaya Mayor Sonthaya Khunplume has revealed ambitious plans to transform the resort into a truly world class tourist destination, on a par with the likes of Dubai, Singapore and Miami.

[WineOh 8305]

25 minutes ago, Pilotman said:

when they just took the cash and sod the future.

isn't that a prerequisite for being Thai?

[Crossy 38608]

57 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

If you really want it be like Miami you're gonna need more Cubans, Venezuelans, and New York Jews.

 

Don't forget Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas!

 

[Pilotman 21767]

10 minutes ago, WineOh said:

isn't that a prerequisite for being Thai?

indeed it is 

[mr mr 6278]

1 minute ago, Crossy said:

 

And don't forget Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas!

 

 

ya'll know the minute you saw this picture that awesome intro song came into your head and for a brief moment you were thrown back to younger days when you thought you were as cool as these 2. 

you ain't got the ferrari or hair either.....

 

 

[PatOngo 50413]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The mayor cited Singapore, Dubai and Miami as examples for Pattaya to follow in its bid to become a world class resort

But, I have been lead to believe for the past few years that Pattaya WAS an international world class family resort? Was I mislead? 

[Pilotman 21767]

3 minutes ago, Crossy said:

 

Don't forget Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas!

 

I think that phrase 'Pattaya Vice' has already been used here for many many years 

[Pilotman 21767]

Just now, PatOngo said:

But, I have been lead to believe for the past few years that Pattaya WAS an international world class family resort? Was I mislead? 

oh dear. You are in error my friend. in trying to connect today's statement, with last weeks, or last month's, or last year's. They have no meaningful connection with each other.  

[Dagfinnur Traustason 1453]

Must be a hard fall when the guy comes out of the bad trip he seem to be on.