it is what it is Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 4 hours ago, worgeordie said: Need yet more sand.... regards Worgeordie it was probably built on sand, that's why it collapsed... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBear57 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Going to immigration from Sattahip this morning, driving along 2nd road Jomtien but the road ahead was flooded so drove down to beach road and hit this. Ended up with a long walk to immigration, who fortunately were both pleasant and efficient. Did put the curse on it as I said to the wife we will be OK in Jomtiem it's Pattaya that floods. The water flowing into the sea was absolutely filthy did nothing to enhance the beach either leaving litter and filth everywhere, still some people were going into the sea, hope their Cholera jabs are up to date. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DefaultName Posted September 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 8, 2021 "the sidewalk collapsed under the weight of the excess flood water" Or, just maybe, they didn't put in any foundations but built it on sand which washed away. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chongalulu Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 57 minutes ago, Nojohndoe said: Rinse and repeat... Something I have never understood in Thailand is the absence of or minimal storm water reticulation in a country that annually experiences monsoon downpours. Major highways are so often made flat and level with no designed channels to take water away and the grass verges allowed build up above the road surface which results in the road itself becoming a canal until some point where the water finds an exit. Extreme hazard at night. Most of the questions similar to this is answered by the well worn cliche " They’re not the sharpest tools in the shed" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anant72 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Gold Star said: When I lived near there, I watched them work for many months building this elaborate and expensive storm runoff T-junction. There was a large underground concrete drain enclosure bunker taking all the water from beach road and from the street adjoining it at this T intersection. The overflowing manhole cover in the middle of the intersection indicates a blockage to the enclosure from the intersecting street storm drain. The pressure must have worked around the underground side of the costly structure, washing it away. So glad I don't have to put up with months of construction again and traffic jams, but feel sorry for those that will be impacted by this result of poor engineering and construction. “poor engineering and construction”? Follow the money… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dionigi Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Nojohndoe said: Rinse and repeat... Something I have never understood in Thailand is the absence of or minimal storm water reticulation in a country that annually experiences monsoon downpours. Major highways are so often made flat and level with no designed channels to take water away and the grass verges allowed build up above the road surface which results in the road itself becoming a canal until some point where the water finds an exit. Extreme hazard at night. and then has water shortages a few months later 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony125 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 2 hours ago, PEE TEE said: I hope the airport runways are not made by the same contractors Well the ones at Don Mueang were made by US Military to land fully loaded B52's during Viet-nam War so they are fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Star Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 35 minutes ago, LittleBear57 said: Going to immigration from Sattahip this morning, driving along 2nd road Jomtien but the road ahead was flooded so drove down to beach road and hit this. Ended up with a long walk to immigration, who fortunately were both pleasant and efficient. Did put the curse on it as I said to the wife we will be OK in Jomtiem it's Pattaya that floods. The water flowing into the sea was absolutely filthy did nothing to enhance the beach either leaving litter and filth everywhere, still some people were going into the sea, hope their Cholera jabs are up to date. Yes, the bad smell and black water comes from all the overflowing septic tanks that get washed clean with reverse flowing pressurized stormwater in the drains during a heavy storm. One benefit of living in Jomtien was that I never had to pump out a septic tank at my house as the rains and floods flushed out all the waste from it automatically. All kinds of pathogens in that wicked brew. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Itsa justa like Miami ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnotherHun Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 fake news and fake videos. Everyhings perfect in the world class family resort. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwonitoy Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Kaoboi Bebobp said: Anyone know where this breakage is to the nearest Jomtien Beach soi? Where the 7/11 is 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D M G Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Moo Baan under water. 1mtr. In the homes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 (edited) A supposedly World Class, "Miami Style" resort?????? Edited September 8, 2021 by Burma Bill additional information 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BOB Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 I recon half the reason it collapsed is there is no REIO bar in the slab , plus no support beam yo hold up 100mm of concrete . ( hot thick enough for saftey especialy ic cars use it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 1 hour ago, hotchilli said: Water has a habit of running downhill to the lowest point... that's where a bl**dy great drain should be located to take it away somewhere it can't do any harm. And on the way lots of larger drains so flooding can't take place. That is the problem where do you drain the water too? you are right is there a nearby dam/reservoir NO! Anyone that is curious when they put in the sidewalk could see you don't just pack sand and then lay bricks on top when it rains the water falls through the cracks between each brick creating a million little tunnel sooner or later the castle falls picture show just that. After the last rain on beach road I noted for someone to tell the Jomtien folks to stop what they are doing near the far end! Also all the water from Sukhumvit ( your high points ) runs down toward the beach at a number of points particular the two main roads leading down to the beach are drain pipes when it gets to the beach it drains into a large black tube under the sand into the sea when it rains and high tide no where for the water to drain after it goes into the man holes drains on the beach thus it back flows out and on to the road. If one go off the sidewalk and step down on to the beach you will noticed on the other side of the cement wall hundreds of small little PVC blue pipes from under the sidewalk drains dumping water into the sand which undermines the cement structure walkway. I've watch this technology throughout Pattaya for over ten years you should see what they do on the Darkside????? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macxxxx Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Perfect PR for Quality Tourists 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Not to worry, I feel sure it was designed to do that, just like Pattaya beach ???????????? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sead Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Due to heavy storm.. Or due to poor drainage/sewer work Debatable 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGM16 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Emdog said: On the bright side, they now have a waterfall tourist attraction. I'm just heading down there now to pick up some bananas on Soi that goes away from the beach.... Huury along before they put prices up for farangs...... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Angus Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Now then Folks. Can't you see it's the fault of the Traffic Lights for letting it through. ???? ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Nothing wrong with the road, bad or no drainage on the high side of the road, which to a normal person meeds to be put in place first 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 4 hours ago, Emdog said: On the bright side, they now have a waterfall tourist attraction. I'm just heading down there now to pick up some bananas on Soi that goes away from the beach.... How often does it go away ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 5 hours ago, Pravda said: It can't be all that bad in Pattaya as 7/11 still looks open There's another 7/11 a few doors up on the other side of the hotel. Here's a before shot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBath Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 “Jomtien Beach Road collapses due to heavy storms” Few headlines scream ‘Thai quality’ like this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBath Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 8 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said: That large sucking sound is music to the ears of the politicians and their buddy contractors. Do you think they bothered to tamp the ground first? I doubt it… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBath Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Black Angus said: Now then Folks. Can't you see it's the fault of the Traffic Lights for letting it through. ???? ???? I suspect it has more to do with money going into brown envelopes and not enough money going into building out a quality product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen65 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 5 hours ago, Gold Star said: When I lived near there, I watched them work for many months building this elaborate and expensive storm runoff T-junction. There was a large underground concrete drain enclosure bunker taking all the water from beach road and from the street adjoining it at this T intersection. The overflowing manhole cover in the middle of the intersection indicates a blockage to the enclosure from the intersecting street storm drain. The pressure must have worked around the underground side of the costly structure, washing it away. So glad I don't have to put up with months of construction again and traffic jams, but feel sorry for those that will be impacted by this result of poor engineering and construction. yes, it wasn't so long ago that this "T" junction had a huge construction job done with piling to hold back the road while major works/large piping installed . I can only surmise that the construction and reinforcement was sub standard with insufficient reinforced concrete and piling to stop it shifting !!! Bet the contractor is long gone and no guarantee ? never mind , still many contented overseers with many brown envelopes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shdmn Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 7 hours ago, huyuli said: Jomtien Palace Hotel So that would be a little past Soi 11. A fair ways down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooBigToFit Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 There's one area along Jomtien that smells like a septic tank when you drive by. They obviously had some sewer issues there. Not sure if this is the same area or if they have solved that problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joskeshake Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Not the first time, many years ago the whole road collapsed for about 100 meter on Jomptien beachroad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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