Popular Post snoop1130 Posted February 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2022 PHOTO: Sophon Cable TV The Pattaya Music Festival 2022 has been officially confirmed to be held every Friday and Saturday next month, March 2022. The Pattaya City Mayor Sontaya Kunplome revealed to local media this morning, “We are going to hold the Pattaya Music Festival after the Covid-19 situation has improved. We have moved away from focusing on “cases” to focusing on severity, which remains very low. After confirming with the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration, or CCSA, in Bangkok, we will be moving forward with major events every weekend again starting in March to drive domestic tourism.” “The Pattaya Music Festival 2022 will be held every Friday and Saturday next month at four areas in Pattaya which will be at Central Pattaya, South Pattaya, Jomtien Beach and Lan Poe Naklua.” “The festival is aimed to boost Pattaya tourism and the economy. However, we will still keep Covid -19 measurements for the festival like before such as taking ATK tests and proof of vaccination to ensure things are “safe”. To enter concern zones you will need either proof of two Covid-19 vaccinations OR a rapid antigen test which can be performed on-site.” Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/02/14/pattaya-city-mayor-confirms-the-city-will-hold-pattaya-music-festival-2022-every-weekend-next-month/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-02-14 - Aetna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted February 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2022 Strewth, not again, we just did this! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrobay Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 They just did this Nov , Dec ??? I guess they are not getting enough Thais to visit on weekends. And it does look just like that from this last weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbko Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 1 minute ago, morrobay said: I guess they are not getting enough Thais to visit on weekends Or they're seeing a rise of folks from BKK and other parts when they have these events and want to keep doing them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrobay Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 15 minutes ago, bbko said: Or they're seeing a rise of folks from BKK and other parts when they have these events and want to keep doing them. And then what are they going to do when these events do not attract a substantial domestic increase ? And that may very well be the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 1 hour ago, jacko45k said: Strewth, not again, we just did this! But no gatherings elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbko Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 55 minutes ago, morrobay said: And then what are they going to do when these events do not attract a substantial domestic increase ? And that may very well be the case IMO there was substantial weekend crowds for the recent fireworks festival, jet ski competition, and music festival. Unless you have evidence these events aren't attracting enough tourists to keep these events going, it's pure speculation. Even on noneventful weekends there's no shortage of BKK license plates around Pattaya & Jomtien beaches and restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Too much of a good thing. The "Wow" factor isn't there if its every weekend. I notice that the domestic tourists just hang around the perimeter and don't pay to enter the concert. I've been there while there have been concerts. There's people but its not that crowded. Lots of Thais eating street food and alcohol bought at 7/11. Fun atmosphere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulhamster Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 At the last music festival, they wanted 2 vax and a negative test to get into the restricted zone near the stages, with no booze or dancing allowed. All along the beach people were 5-deep and 7/11 couldn't sell drink quick enough. Not a mask to be seen, and 2 weeks later Pattaya was getting record numbers of positive covid tests. So all through March may see the figure peak again somewhere near..... Songkran. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trippy Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 For anybody living on Beach rd, these festivals are a nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Good reason for a visit after my birthday 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Great news! And let's hope it's the start of Beach Road as a permanent pedestrian zone - a permanent 'walking' area with only public transport allowed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 13 minutes ago, Trippy said: For anybody living on Beach rd, these festivals are a nightmare. Nope. They are great entertainment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 22 minutes ago, fulhamster said: At the last music festival, they wanted 2 vax and a negative test to get into the restricted zone near the stages, with no booze or dancing allowed. All along the beach people were 5-deep and 7/11 couldn't sell drink quick enough. Not a mask to be seen, and 2 weeks later Pattaya was getting record numbers of positive covid tests. So all through March may see the figure peak again somewhere near..... Songkran. I have photos and videos to prove what you say is wrong. There are YouTube videos showing 99% mask compliance except in eating areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 4 hours ago, morrobay said: And then what are they going to do when these events do not attract a substantial domestic increase ? And that may very well be the case Pattaya has been a destination for Thais for decades. I first came here in 1990 with a group of Thai women teachers and secretaries to visit seafood restaurants.. Thais love to party and celebrate and all the Pattaya events over the last few years have been rammed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilly07 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Festivals every weekend and Covid festivals every week for the Covidiots who attended! Pattaya is Festivalled Out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveE13 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 6 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said: Pattaya has been a destination for Thais for decades. I first came here in 1990 with a group of Thai women teachers and secretaries to visit seafood restaurants.. Thais love to party and celebrate and all the Pattaya events over the last few years have been rammed. The gf lives bangkok and her and girl pals have been to pattaya many times over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nauseus Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 7 hours ago, fulhamster said: At the last music festival, they wanted 2 vax and a negative test to get into the restricted zone near the stages, with no booze or dancing allowed. All along the beach people were 5-deep and 7/11 couldn't sell drink quick enough. Not a mask to be seen, and 2 weeks later Pattaya was getting record numbers of positive covid tests. So all through March may see the figure peak again somewhere near..... Songkran. Yep, it's as if they don't want to let go of the virus. Miss you! Bless you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trippy Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 On 2/15/2022 at 11:35 AM, The Hammer2021 said: Nope. They are great entertainment. What do you mean nope? 555 It wasn't a question. I live on beach rd and the music festivals tie up traffic for hours, taxis double their price if you can find one, big lines every store, and the music is all in Thai, so yes it is a nightmare for a Farang living on Beach rd. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 9 hours ago, Trippy said: What do you mean nope? 555 It wasn't a question. I live on beach rd and the music festivals tie up traffic for hours, taxis double their price if you can find one, big lines every store, and the music is all in Thai, so yes it is a nightmare for a Farang living on Beach rd. You could move... I think there will be more of it until international tourism numbers seriously pick up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrobay Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 9 hours ago, Trippy said: What do you mean nope? 555 It wasn't a question. I live on beach rd and the music festivals tie up traffic for hours, taxis double their price if you can find one, big lines every store, and the music is all in Thai, so yes it is a nightmare for a Farang living on Beach rd. And for any other foreigner on the beach area. Besides trying to attract more Thais to Pattaya the only other reason I can imagine they are having another music festival after only a few months is to attempt to make up for the major decrease in foreign visitors these days. But these festivals along the beach area are not going to help foreign tourist numbers at all. As if it's not bad enough that they destroyed what was once a nice environment with trees and seating with a glorified motor bike road. And now local pickup truck parties parking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrobay Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrobay Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 What the beach was before the present sh*tshow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 On 2/15/2022 at 11:13 AM, fulhamster said: At the last music festival, they wanted 2 vax and a negative test to get into the restricted zone near the stages, with no booze or dancing allowed. All along the beach people were 5-deep and 7/11 couldn't sell drink quick enough. Not a mask to be seen, and 2 weeks later Pattaya was getting record numbers of positive covid tests. So all through March may see the figure peak again somewhere near..... Songkran. It will be different this time. The organiser of this event has a restaurant license. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrobay Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 This North end beach used to be full of Thais on Sunday morning. And the Ozo and Dusit-Thani parking lots used to look like in front of a car ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Postponed! More details will follow from press conference today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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