Popular Post Enoon Posted January 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2022 40 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said: Businesses on the ocean side!!!!! Aren't these illegal businesses, I read all buildings on the ocean side of walking street were built illegally. Why would City Hall partner with criminals? "partner"? You really haven't done your homework have you? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradiston Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) Here's a photo of the billboard at the Bali Hai end announcing works by PEA. It's been there since early November. You'll have to use Google lens to translate it. Seems it should have been completed earlier this month. There is nothing remotely resembling the idyllic scene portrayed. It's just a shambles from one end to the other. Edited January 21, 2022 by bradiston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggo Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 3 hours ago, kcpattaya said: Clearly holding back on the fact that the ocean side will be demolished and replaced for an extended boulevard. Entertainment licenses will NOT be renewed and plans are made to "move" the zone to Soi Buakhao. Bali Hai will be transformed with an added recreation park and cruise terminal.Wishful thinking? Let's see. Their has been talking about demolishing the ocean side buildings, even before the Internet, not gonna happen. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Call in the Khao San Road planning team. They will have it sterilized in no time at all. Those farang toddlers will be able to totter down the street safely and give the bored BGs something to coo over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradiston Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 4 hours ago, bradiston said: Can't see anything being done there, but they do occasionally close parts of it off to do some digging. I drive up "Walking" St regularly in the wee hours. The road is completely broken up. You couldn't walk along it without twisting your ankles at every step, so calling it Walking St is a joke. There are no pavements. I can't see they've changed anything. Several buildings sea side have been demolished, the rest look like a bomb hit them. It's a total write off. So here's my proposal, a copy of which will be submitted to the Pattaya planning office, aka the "you what?" office. 1 rename it Walking Dead St. 2 open a zombie theme park. Shouldn't be difficult. It's already full of them! Minimal expenditure. Simple rebranding exercise. Job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Perhaps they can improve WS like they did the KSR and lower Suk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker1 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 It is my understanding that constriction on the beaches is illegal, so I am surprised to read the mayor telling us there will be no negative action taken regarding all those illegal properties in the beach side of Walking St. In fact he suggests upgrading them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harveyboy Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 6 hours ago, Henryford said: Once they tear up the pavements (sidewalks) it will be years before they are repaired. They still haven't finished along Pattaya Tai. most of it they did .it looked good for a few months then began to sink and crack so up it comes as dangerous now as it ever was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccarty Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 If they really wanted to destroy it, they would have long ago like they did in Bangkok to Washington Square and want-to-be places that sprang up like Clinton Plaza which had much higher value to developers. For Pattaya, that area is likely not of much interest to build another shopping centre, there is still plenty, now masses of unused space everywhere for retail space. That short stretch on the ocean side there may be rare for Thailand, but doubt anyone would pay the price required to put an actual beach front hotel like what is on the islands. Keep in mind that busy traffic choked roads along beaches are the most popular tourist attractions on the mainland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, jmccarty said: If they really wanted to destroy it, they would have long ago like they did in Bangkok to Washington Square and want-to-be places that sprang up like Clinton Plaza which had much higher value to developers. For Pattaya, that area is likely not of much interest to build another shopping centre, there is still plenty, now masses of unused space everywhere for retail space. That short stretch on the ocean side there may be rare for Thailand, but doubt anyone would pay the price required to put an actual beach front hotel like what is on the islands. Keep in mind that busy traffic choked roads along beaches are the most popular tourist attractions on the mainland. Although it has yet to happen to The Waterfront, which is empty and decaying. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesimps Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 8 hours ago, topt said: Which ones are those? Probably the ones with the big blonde girls in the windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonRob2 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 11 hours ago, RandiRona said: Lipstick on the pig?? To be fair, that looks more attractive than most of the ladies in Walking St. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 11 hours ago, bkk6060 said: full of rats The beach has rats running all over the beach at night. Looking at it sometimes gives me the eebbee jeebies. I don't go to Pattaya for the beach though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) The Pattaya Mayor can talk all he likes about the future of Walking Street, but with the Soi LK Metro / Soi Baukhao area now in direct competition with Walking Street, and at a better price point, Walking Street Thai landlords need to correct their rents, or it will wither away. Edited January 21, 2022 by Leaver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, bstafford214 said: All of the projects he spouts off about should have been done already while they had the chance. I think they are putting money in their pockets first before doing anything they should do for the city. It is 3rd world disgusting in that place and they don't care. Correct! At least in Koh Samui, they have done wonders regarding the roads during the lack of tourists due to the Covid crisis - especially the ring road round the island, and the main roads in Lamai. Unheard of foresight - do all the roadworks while there is no traffic to speak of! To be honest, my "flabber is gasted" that someone has had a bit of foresight in (local) Government - credit where credit is due - Kudos! Now, what about the pavements? ???? Edited January 21, 2022 by sambum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudger1951 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 I've walked through to Bali hi a couple of time recently. As you say its a mess. Areas of the paved rd just patched with concrete. If they actually repaved the whole street it would only be dug up the week after. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) 16 hours ago, Jingthing said: So I guess no Opera House? But maybe even more convenience stores and drugstores. When the Chinese hordes return, they'll need water bottles and paracetamol. - All that walking up and down the street makes thirsty, and always having to follow the guide with the flag can be a headache... Edited January 21, 2022 by StayinThailand2much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 2 hours ago, sambum said: Correct! At least in Koh Samui, they have done wonders regarding the roads during the lack of tourists due to the Covid crisis - especially the ring road round the island, and the main roads in Lamai. Unheard of foresight - do all the roadworks while there is no traffic to speak of! To be honest, my "flabber is gasted" that someone has had a bit of foresight in (local) Government - credit where credit is due - Kudos! Now, what about the pavements? ???? I haven't been back to Samui for some years, but by the sounds of your description of the new roads, Thailand should hold an Isle of Man TT style race on Samui. A few more road deaths won't change the stats too much. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunnny Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Make it more family friendly...family friendly agogos? Why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunnny Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, MrJ2U said: The beach has rats running all over the beach at night. Looking at it sometimes gives me the eebbee jeebies. I don't go to Pattaya for the beach though. These girls are trying to make a living. They have families to feed! Edited January 21, 2022 by Sunnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunnny Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 “We also received budgetary permission from the Pattaya City Council for an overall footpath/road renovation for Walking Street. Unfortunately, in the process of moving cables underground, portions of the road were damaged and some areas are in poor condition. Our plan is to refurbish and repair the pavement along the entire road, including full painting and a new art design for the street to give the area a fresh, new look.” The mayor continued. ---- Yes , we all know that old and profitable scheme - you fix one thing and damage the other one in the process, then you fix the damaged part and again damage the fixed one. Never ending budget money stream. Keep doing you job, guys, you are the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandiRona Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 3 hours ago, BostonRob2 said: To be fair, that looks more attractive than most of the ladies in Walking St. And may be more expensive during this pork shortage!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 31 minutes ago, Sunnny said: “We also received budgetary permission from the Pattaya City Council for an overall footpath/road renovation for Walking Street. Unfortunately, in the process of moving cables underground, portions of the road were damaged and some areas are in poor condition. Our plan is to refurbish and repair the pavement along the entire road, including full painting and a new art design for the street to give the area a fresh, new look.” The mayor continued. ---- Yes , we all know that old and profitable scheme - you fix one thing and damage the other one in the process, then you fix the damaged part and again damage the fixed one. Never ending budget money stream. Keep doing you job, guys, you are the best! They are just trying to make a living and have families to feed also. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) 54 minutes ago, Sunnny said: These girls are trying to make a living. They have families to feed! I was talking about rats on the beach. I love Pattaya. I just don't walk along the beach at night as it has rats running around on it. Edited January 21, 2022 by MrJ2U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 12 minutes ago, MrJ2U said: I just don't walk along the beach at night as it has rats running around on it. The day time is not much different. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFETY FIRST Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 2 hours ago, MrJ2U said: 3 hours ago, Sunnny said: These girls are trying to make a living. They have families to feed! I was talking about rats on the beach. I love Pattaya. I just don't walk along the beach at night as it has rats running around on it. Edited 2 hours ago by MrJ2U Ha ha I think Sunnny was being Funnny ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradiston Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 19 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said: Reading the OP would have been an idea rather than just complaining about the pavement's condition... "“We also received budgetary permission from the Pattaya City Council for an overall footpath/road renovation for Walking Street. Unfortunately, in the process of moving cables underground, portions of the road were damaged and some areas are in poor condition. Our plan is to refurbish and repair the pavement along the entire road..." I read it. Do you live there, or nearby? Take a look for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlhalliday Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 I have been to " Walking Street " many times but still don't know why Thais call it walking street as it is still a road used by vehicles as the picture clearly shows. Even when the road is closed to vehicles you still run the risk of being hit by a motorcycle ( who have no respect for any traffic laws ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 8 hours ago, bradiston said: On 1/21/2022 at 8:59 AM, Liverpool Lou said: Reading the OP would have been an idea rather than just complaining about the pavement's condition... "“We also received budgetary permission from the Pattaya City Council for an overall footpath/road renovation for Walking Street. Unfortunately, in the process of moving cables underground, portions of the road were damaged and some areas are in poor condition. Our plan is to refurbish and repair the pavement along the entire road..." I read it. Do you live there, or nearby? Take a look for yourself. I don't need to live in, or nearby, Pattaya in order to read what the City Council spokesman said!... " Unfortunately, in the process of moving cables underground, portions of the road were damaged and some areas are in poor condition. Our plan is to refurbish and repair the pavement along the entire road..." No one is disputing the state of disrepair of the pavement but you are choosing to ignore the fact that the CC has confirmed that repairs/refurbishment will be made! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradiston Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 8 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said: I don't need to live in, or nearby, Pattaya in order to read what the City Council spokesman said!... " Unfortunately, in the process of moving cables underground, portions of the road were damaged and some areas are in poor condition. Our plan is to refurbish and repair the pavement along the entire road..." No one is disputing the state of disrepair of the pavement but you are choosing to ignore the fact that the CC has confirmed that repairs/refurbishment will be made! They said the same about the pavements on Tai and elsewhere. Did you read his comments about that complete fxxx up? I posted a link. You think their promises actually mean anything? Do you really have faith in these guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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