snoop1130 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด Pattaya City Council voted to tear down an expensive, unused lobby at the Pattaya port after it was reportedly used only once over the past five years. The building that was supposed to be used as a luxury, air-conditioned lobby for passengers traveling to the Pattaya port in South Pattaya was constructed during the administration of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) in October 2016, according to local media. Despite a large sum of money spent on the lobby, it had only been used one time to host an event since its construction was completed in 2017. Local media said thousands of travelers visited the port every day, but the lobby always remained closed. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/30/expensive-unused-lobby-and-restrooms-at-pattaya-port-to-be-torn-down-after-five-years/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-30 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Another fail by Pattaya administration. Have they ever done anything that hasn't made a dirty word of "administration"? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritScot Posted November 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2022 2 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said: Another fail by Pattaya administration. Have they ever done anything that hasn't made a dirty word of "administration"? It's called corruption. This one is right in your face. 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bradiston Posted November 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2022 So why can't they just install seats in this building, and open it to the public? 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AhFarangJa Posted November 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2022 May I hazard a guess that a member of the Pattaya administration, the company who built it will get the contract to demolish it, and then build something else in its place..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradiston Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 1 minute ago, AhFarangJa said: May I hazard a guess that a member of the Pattaya administration, the company who built it will get the contract to demolish it, and then build something else in its place..... No doubt. Or maybe just rename Waterfront, Waiting Room. A little bit of refurb on the ground floor, good to go... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpcoe Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 58 minutes ago, bradiston said: So why can't they just install seats in this building, and open it to the public? That was my first thought, too. Especially the restrooms. ISTR there were complaints about no restrooms available for folks boarding the ferries. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Build it, and they shall come. I am not familiar with this building.. is it an airconditioned waiting area for the ferry. I would certainly go and sit in there and enjoy AC rather than wait out in the sun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jcmj Posted November 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2022 Well if they don’t open it, how do they expect people to use it. I just don’t understand their mindset on stuff like this. An easy fix. With all the people flocking to Koh Larn you’d think they’d want this as a good starting point. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Bet the person that ordered it is richer and still working. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thailand49 Posted December 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2022 Food court! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newnative Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 So, why was it only used once? Why tear it down? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 2 hours ago, thailand49 said: Food court! Bar - open till 4am. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longwood50 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Why don't they convert it to a bar or a massage parlor and give the police something to raid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 17 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Despite a large sum of money spent on the lobby, it had only been used one time to host an event since its construction was completed in 2017. Local media said thousands of travelers visited the port every day, but the lobby always remained closed. Another Thai "show-piece" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 ....???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgMech Cowboy Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Considering the cost of a toilet in San Francisco, maybe they could work a deal and send them the toilets (of course minus the lobby). ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 The purpose of this lobby was to be built; once completed ............... I assume that the planning, bidding, construction and now the subsequent destruction goes absolutely clean and above board ???? Their money, not mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prakhonchai nick Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 3 hours ago, mikebell said: Bar - open till 4am. Massage Parlour..whilst you wait. A happy beginning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Quote: After the demolition and the seat installation, the new place would be able to accommodate more than 100 exhausted travelers, said Manoch. Unquote Find out why the travellers are exhausted and fix the cause. Was the unused restroom equipped with beds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradiston Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 3 hours ago, PETERTHEEATER said: Quote: After the demolition and the seat installation, the new place would be able to accommodate more than 100 exhausted travelers, said Manoch. Unquote Find out why the travellers are exhausted and fix the cause. Was the unused restroom equipped with beds? I feel a quick visit to check this building out coming on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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