Popular Post webfact Posted April 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 28, 2022 By Goong Nang(GN) Pattaya – The Pattaya Traffic Police are trying to solve traffic problems in Soi Buakhao, Pattaya after locals have complained for over a year. As restrictions for entry of international visitors ease from May 1st, residents have increased their complaints and concerns that the area could become a major traffic jam. Locals have complained many times that motorbikes are parked on both sides of the road in Soi Buakhao, especially around the “Tree Town” market area which is causing traffic problems as traffic flow is very slow. The problem has lasted for a year, according to local residents, but has become significantly worse lately driven by several things: 1. An increasing amount of tourists and foot traffic, especially around the Tree Town market area. This includes intoxicated locals and tourists using the street to walk late at night. 2. People disregard traffic rules and park their motorbikes on both sides of the road, limiting the ability for traffic to flow. 3. Baht buses (songtaews) stop for customers at unapproved stops, delaying traffic. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe 4. Lack of stop signs/traffic lights at several major intersections, such as Soi Diana and Soi Chiayapoon, which cause backups and delays. 5. Motorbike taxi drivers have increased in the area and set up stands in areas that should accommodate vehicle traffic flow. 6. Food carts parked in areas not designated for them and slowing traffic. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/04/29/pattaya-police-resolve-to-fix-traffic-problems-in-soi-buakhao/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-04-29 - Cigna 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 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SAFETY FIRST Posted April 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 28, 2022 (edited) You forgot a main traffic problem, number 7. 1000's of Freelance ladies walking the streets Edited April 28, 2022 by SAFETY FIRST 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted April 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 28, 2022 (edited) Nonsense, beyond any action that can possibly be made. (Other than removing traffic altogether). Traffic lights at Hellfire crossing, what a fanciful idea, traffic would back up to the R-Con corner and Buakhao market. One problem I see is people parking in the road to go into a 7-11..... in a way it is amusing. Edited April 28, 2022 by jacko45k 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Halfaboy Posted April 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 28, 2022 These are the charms of Sou Beokhaw.... 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nightfox Posted April 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 28, 2022 And where do these locals that complain want people to walk when there's no sidewalk infrastructure? 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 3 hours ago, webfact said: 1. An increasing amount of tourists and foot traffic, especially around the Tree Town market area. This includes intoxicated locals and tourists using the street to walk late at night. Can't think what the attraction might be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 20 minutes ago, nightfox said: And where do these locals that complain want people to walk when there's no sidewalk infrastructure? On water... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 Only time I go there is about 10am in the morning with the family for daughters injections or walk down to the SF cinema. Lovely and quiet then, just a few bowlegged women walking home after a hard nights work. Only yourself to blame if you go when its busy. Like moaning about the city rush hour traffic ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 56 minutes ago, jacko45k said: Nonsense, beyond any action that can possibly be made. (Other than removing traffic altogether). Traffic lights at Hellfire crossing, what a fanciful idea, traffic would back up to the R-Con corner and Buakhao market. One problem I see is people parking in the road to go into a 7-11..... in a way it is amusing. Remove the ladies... the road would be empty in seconds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyExpat57 Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 It's been this way for years. It will continue this way for years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ICQ2 Posted April 29, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2022 I think it's better to make the traffic in soi buakhao ONE WAY from Pattaya klang to Pattaya Tai since Second road is in he opposite direction. 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 (edited) Main problem i see is when deliveries happen, so no deliveries after say 10am + no stopping Edited April 29, 2022 by scubascuba3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thailand49 Posted April 29, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2022 Police to resolve! ???? they created the problem because they didn't have a clue in the past and still don't resolve! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 I can remember the police set up a road block to milk the local populace which had devastating jams at both ends. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MrJ2U Posted April 29, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2022 (edited) I think thats just Soi Bhukows draw. It's fun and full of life. You don't want it to look like the Prime Ministers blunderous Khaosan Rd. Makeover. Always complaining: Not enough tourists and traffic. Too much Tourists and traffic. Edited April 29, 2022 by MrJ2U 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 SME's (the two legged little factories) are busy at work. Interesting also is the statement "As restrictions for entry of international visitors ease from May 1st, residents have increased their complaints and concerns that the area could become a major traffic jam." A pre-emptive racist comment towards those millions and millions of tourists who all want to roam on Soi Buakhao? Lets wait and see - the resurrection of Walking Street? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwood1 Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said: Main problem i see is when deliveries happen, so no deliveries after say 10am + no stopping I agree with this.....Deliveries cause lots of problems.......Also put a traffic light on Soi Diana...... For all you baht bus haters.....They only stop for a few seconds for a pick up or drop off.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prakhonchai nick Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 2 hours ago, ICQ2 said: I think it's better to make the traffic in soi buakhao ONE WAY from Pattaya klang to Pattaya Tai since Second road is in he opposite direction. Been saying that for years. THIS IS THAILAND,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Nothing ever happens to change for the better! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post redwood1 Posted April 29, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2022 Ban, all older, over weight , wife beater shirt wearing, cargo short wearing, Chang and Leo beer drinking farang.....And Soi Bukow will be empty.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverlomsak Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 2 hours ago, hotchilli said: 3 hours ago, nightfox said: And where do these locals that complain want people to walk when there's no sidewalk infrastructure? On water... of course not, they should bring their cars and park as close to their destinations as possible so they don't have to walk far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwood1 Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 1 hour ago, MrJ2U said: I think thats just Soi Bhukows draw. It's fun and full of life. You don't want it to look like the Prime Ministers blunderous Khaosan Rd. Makeover. Always complaining: Not enough tourists and traffic. Too much Tourists and traffic. They would like nothing more than to give Soi Bukow a Khaosan road style makeover .......And it already would have happened but....... There simply is not enough room on Soi Bukow for a makeover.....The whole Soi would have to knocked down and rebuilt again from the ground up to make in a nice sterilized soulless place like Khaosan..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 1 hour ago, thailand49 said: Police to resolve! ???? they created the problem because they didn't have a clue in the past and still don't resolve! Not interested, no money in it for them. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skallywag Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 21 minutes ago, redwood1 said: I agree with this.....Deliveries cause lots of problems.......Also put a traffic light on Soi Diana...... For all you baht bus haters.....They only stop for a few seconds for a pick up or drop off.... Soi Buakhao, simple fix - no private vehicles at all allowed. Delivery vehicles allowed before 7pm only. Everyone who has to drive there parks on side road areas on 2nd road or 3rd road sides and walks to the bars and restaurants. Songthaews only after 7pm and all motorcycle mafia guys stay on side streets as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grusa Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 Rename it "Walking Street II", problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokairportlink Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 6 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said: You forgot a main traffic problem, number 7. 1000's of Freelance ladies walking the streets when i see them they dont stay long in the streets ! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 56 minutes ago, Grusa said: Rename it "Walking Street II", problem solved. Walking Street with no pavements to walk yeah makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harveyboy Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 4 hours ago, hotchilli said: On water... only thai government officials can do that.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harveyboy Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 1 hour ago, redwood1 said: Ban, all older, over weight , wife beater shirt wearing, cargo short wearing, Chang and Leo beer drinking farang.....And Soi Bukow will be empty.... but i like it there 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potless Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 8 hours ago, webfact said: locals have complained for over a year. 8 hours ago, webfact said: This includes intoxicated locals One and the same? I agree with Jacko45 that traffic lights at the Soi Diana junction would make things worse. People muddle their way through it okay. Any measures that increase traffic speeds would make it more unsafe for pedestrians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 6 hours ago, jacko45k said: Nonsense, beyond any action that can possibly be made. (Other than removing traffic altogether). Traffic lights at Hellfire crossing, what a fanciful idea, traffic would back up to the R-Con corner and Buakhao market. One problem I see is people parking in the road to go into a 7-11..... in a way it is amusing. Most of the motor bikes / cars parked outside of shops etc belong to the people working in them and thus give no parking for customers . That is typical throughout Thailand . On the other hand , you get shop owners who think they own the road outside of their shops and put obstacles on the road to stop anyone parking there . Away from Asia ,often businesses have to show parking facilities in order to get permission to open their business but TIT . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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