Popular Post webfact Posted August 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2023 Emphasising tourism and local economy stimulation, the city of Pattaya has delineated its budget allocation for the upcoming fiscal year. Paramet Ngampichet, the Mayor of Pattaya City, announced the conclusion with the budget set to be effective from October 1. In a recent meeting participated in by municipality executives, councillors, and local government entities, a resources allotment of 1.9 billion baht was agreed upon. From the total budget, 1.6 billion baht has been designated for fixed expenses that include payment of utility bills and salaries, leaving the remaining funds for investment and Pattaya developmental ventures. According to Mayor Paramet, the priority for next year’s budget would be the revitalisation of the tourism sector, which has greatly suffered due to the pandemic, along with the stimulation of the local Pattaya economy. A few initiatives are on the plan, like expanding tourism campaigns, which are the highlights of the region such as the fireworks festival and the Pattaya marathon. In an attempt to attract more affluent visitors to Pattaya, these will be supplemented with a jazz festival. by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of Yienyuet Hoang, Flickr Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/pattaya-sets-1-9bn-baht-budget-aiming-to-revitalise-tourism-and-local-economy -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-08-14 - 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. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikebell Posted August 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2023 4 minutes ago, webfact said: In a recent meeting participated in by municipality executives, councillors, and local government entities, a resources allotment of 1.9 billion baht was agreed upon. To be shared equally among the above supporters for their pet projects. 7 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stoner Posted August 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2023 59 minutes ago, webfact said: a resources allotment of 1.9 billion baht was agreed upon. From the total budget, 1.6 billion baht has been designated for fixed expenses that include payment of utility bills and salaries, leaving the remaining funds for investment and Pattaya developmental ventures. so little money left for actual upgrades.... 8 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jaideedave Posted August 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2023 51 minutes ago, mikebell said: To be shared equally among the above supporters for their pet projects. Very observant of you.When I first darkened these shores in 2004 they were working on Pattaya Beach Rd. A spin past the other day showed construction activity still.The gift that keeps on giving. Another example is the useless low cement barriers on Thepprasit Rd.along with light standards. Installed by an uncle only to be removed by same in a couple years time. A big joke. 4 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted August 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2023 After the usual unusual disbursements what will the 500 baht be spent on ???? 1 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 A new bright yellow wheely bin or two will really have the Chinese tourists flowing in again, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post malibukid Posted August 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2023 more lipstick on a pig 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Guderian Posted August 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2023 I'm no expert in city finances or budgeting but, for a city as big as Pattaya, ฿1.9 billion, or $60 million/£40 million, doesn't seem like an awful lot. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Theory Posted August 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, webfact said: such as the fireworks festival and the Pattaya marathon. In an attempt to attract more affluent visitors to Pattaya, these will be supplemented with a jazz festival. 1.9B for those!!!! Really? ???????? Edited August 14, 2023 by The Theory 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jackbenimble Posted August 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, Guderian said: I'm no expert in city finances or budgeting but, for a city as big as Pattaya, ฿1.9 billion, or $60 million/£40 million, doesn't seem like an awful lot. especially when 85% of it is earmarked for disbursements and salaries. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Guderian said: $60 million/£40 It's actually 8.5 million after deducting. Salaries, bills, etc. That's not including whatever gets skimmed off by the rest of the mafia running the show. Edited August 14, 2023 by MrJ2U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickcage49 Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 I shudder to think of the results... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 6 hours ago, webfact said: a resources allotment of 1.9 billion baht was agreed upon. From the total budget, 1.6 billion baht has been designated for fixed expenses that include payment of utility bills and salaries, leaving the remaining funds for investment and Pattaya developmental ventures 1.6B for us .3B for you... if you're lucky. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 4 hours ago, sammieuk1 said: After the usual unusual disbursements what will the 500 baht be spent on A rather small firecracker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smew Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Sex tourism is not in “hard “ demand these days. Pornography killed sex tourism. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Antiparovian Posted August 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2023 I thought Pattaya was a continous Jizz Festival. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shortstop2 Posted August 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2023 (edited) To stimulate international tourism the best option is to have extended stay arrival stamps for perhaps 90 or 180 days for tourists from desired countries. Make things easy for tourists. That's out of Pattaya's control though. Within Pattaya's control having lots of garbage bins along Pattaya and Jomtien Beach Roads combined with frequent garbage collection would be money well spent. Rat eradication should also be a priority. Edited August 14, 2023 by shortstop2 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted August 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2023 Whatever you guys do, don't fix any of the many problems, nor address the issues present long before Covid. Just pretend everything can be addressed and fixed with a clever campaign, with a catchy name. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Guderian Posted August 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2023 1 hour ago, shortstop2 said: To stimulate international tourism the best option is to have extended stay arrival stamps for perhaps 90 or 180 days for tourists from desired countries. Make things easy for tourists. That's out of Pattaya's control though. Within Pattaya's control having lots of garbage bins along Pattaya and Jomtien Beach Roads combined with frequent garbage collection would be money well spent. Rat eradication should also be a priority. And some public toilets like they've got along Dongtan Beach. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidbehindthesofa Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 3 hours ago, Guderian said: I'm no expert in city finances or budgeting but, for a city as big as Pattaya, ฿1.9 billion, or $60 million/£40 million, doesn't seem like an awful lot. But after all the salaries and other expenses are met , there is only around £1.4m to be spent on upgrades . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisKC Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 3 hours ago, The Theory said: 1.9B for those!!!! Really? ???????? I agree! These are "one-off" events. It is the general demeanour (image, presentation, law enforcement etc, etc,) of the City that needs lifting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiSePuede419 Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Don't forget budget for billboards back in the UK (probably the #1 source of Pattaya tourists)... SURE YOU ARE A LOSER HERE, BUT YOU CAN BE A WINNER IN PATTAYA TaT could even give Pattaya a Trendy acronym, like WeHo means West Hollywood. Like HoBchGolf. Also for Patong beach... JUST SAY PHUKET (Because most British people don't know it's pronounced POO-ket and probably pronounce it FAA-ket) ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post superal Posted August 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2023 Take the vendors and concrete posts carrying electric cables off of the pavements / walkways then relay with non-slip paving . In reality Pattaya is a xxxx hole that does not care for tourists but is interested in only how much money can be taken from them , be it corrupted police , lady boys , street vendors , bar girls , taxis , jet ski operators etc . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMHERE Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 8 hours ago, jaideedave said: Another example is the useless low cement barriers on Thepprasit Rd.along with light standards. Installed by an uncle only to be removed by same in a couple years time. A big joke That boondoggle is gonna get people killed. Amazing the traffic patterns developing on the turn bouts already. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 (edited) Socialism, Nepotism is alive and well in Pattaya even for a Mayor who ran and promise change for Pattaya. Nothing has changed he has shown as I predicted to be the problem not the solution just like every Mayor before him. He hasn't done anything except join the swamp which was his intent from the beginning. Budget is 1.9 Billion, and the fix expense is 1.6 B. for salaries that explains why nothing improves, why the pothole gets filled, why roads like Beach road is constant constructions as with other popular roads. Keep repetitive projects going since price is well known thus can gauge easily what to skim off the top a no brainer. ???? Edited August 14, 2023 by thailand49 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Just lurve the way these headline posts are running side by side! "Pattaya allocates 1.9B Baht budget to Revitalise Tourism Emphasising tourism and local economy stimulation, the city of Pattaya has delineated its budget allocation for the upcoming fiscal year." "The travel industry is bracing itself for an exceptionally weak low season, with predictions of stagnant demand, escalating operational costs." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 2 hours ago, spidermike007 said: Whatever you guys do, don't fix any of the many problems, nor address the issues present long before Covid. Just pretend everything can be addressed and fixed with a clever campaign, with a catchy name. Like "Even more amazing Thailand"? Or "Amazing New Chapters"? What about "Amazing New Driving Test"? Or "Amazing New Hassle Free Visas"? Or "Amazing New Corruption Free *****//==? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted August 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2023 (edited) Maybe the pavements that have been up for about 4 years can finally be fixed now - more likely to break an ankle than enjoy a holiday in Pattaya as a family Come with the baby in the pushchair and granddad in the wheelchair and you are well and truly up s creek Edited August 14, 2023 by RichardColeman 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaowong1 Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 The travel industry is bracing itself for an exceptionally weak low season, with predictions of stagnant demand, escalating operational costs. Oops... too late Pattaya, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstop2 Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 4 hours ago, superal said: non-slip paving Good idea! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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