Pattaya — The Marine Department is requesting a budget of 285 million baht to facilitate its ambitious plan to renew the Na Baan Pier on Koh Larn to increase safety and boost Pattaya’s tourism.

The major upgrade project for Koh Larn’s pier will be funded over three years and is expected to be fully completed by 2026, according to Mr. Kritphet Chaichuay, Inspector General of the Ministry of Transport and Acting Director-General of the Marine Department.

 

With a total budget of 285 million baht pulled from three fiscal years: 57 million baht in 2024, 114 million baht in 2025, and 114 million baht in 2026, the scheme is expected to be able to support the growing number of Koh Larn visitors, hopefully from 6,000-7,000 visitors currently on weekdays and 8,000-10,000 on weekends to 30,000 per day in the future.

 

According to Mr. Kritphet, Koh Larn is a crucial tourist destination in Pattaya as it attracts around 5-6 million visitors annually.

 

By Tanakorn Panyadee

PHOTO: Dailynews

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2023-12-09

 

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That's gotta be some pier.

21 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

That's gotta be some pier.

That was my first thought 

 

Second one was if they get these numbers it will be a nightmare -

9 hours ago, webfact said:

to 30,000 per day in the future.

 

Koh larns rubbish gets put in a big stinky pile in the middle of the island.

You'd think they might invest in some basic infrastructure or waste management before this overpriced pier

16 hours ago, hotchilli said:

That's gotta be some pier.

It will actually be done for a fraction of that.... you know how it goes!

On 12/9/2023 at 5:01 AM, webfact said:

The major upgrade project for Koh Larn’s pier will be funded over three years and is expected to be fully completed by 2026

See 2nd Road; Sukhumvit; Thepprasit; Beach Road, & soon Soi Buakhao.

1 hour ago, mikebell said:

See 2nd Road; Sukhumvit; Thepprasit; Beach Road, & soon Soi Buakhao.

Other than the proposed one way system for Bua khao, is there some pending construction mayhem too?

22 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Other than the proposed one way system for Bua khao, is there some pending construction mayhem too?

Well they'll need to put up a one way arrow every ten metres pointing in the right direction.  (These will be ignored by 91.4% of Thai drivers.)

28 minutes ago, mikebell said:

Well they'll need to put up a one way arrow every ten metres pointing in the right direction.  (These will be ignored by 91.4% of Thai drivers.)

Why, they haven't bothered on the Railway Line Bypass, Beach and 2nd Rds either!

The extra fat and lard on ALL construction around here is massive.....

 

Look who is doing MOST of the work....Cambodians and Burmese working very cheaply I am sure....

 

Huge paydays for a select few.....

 

Also

 

Half-azz shoddy workmanship= Job security...