Pattaya: Traffic chaos at Bali Hai Pier

[webfact]

 

The picturesque road from Walking Street to Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya has transformed into a bustling bazaar, causing mayhem for both locals and tourists alike.

 

The 1.5-kilometre stretch, once a serene link between nightlife and island getaways, is now a traffic-ridden nightmare.

 

The situation has escalated to the point where motorcycles are haphazardly strewn across the road, leaving no room for pedestrians or vehicles. Locals, feeling the impact on their lives and businesses, are sounding the alarm bells.

 

A frustrated resident voiced out his anger.

“Enough is enough. The authorities must step in and salvage our once charming road.”

 

Complaints echo through the air, prompting residents to propose a comprehensive plan for improvement. Suggestions include enhancing the road infrastructure, creating designated parking areas, establishing a regulated market zone, curbing random parking, and enforcing hygiene and safety standards, reported Pattaya Mail.

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-12-22

 

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[jacko45k]

This would be the dearth of tourists I was just reading of?

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The picturesque road from Walking Street to Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya has transformed into a bustling bazaar, causing mayhem for both locals and tourists alike.

More like Bali Hell

[PETERTHEEATER]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

A frustrated resident voiced out his anger.

“Enough is enough. The authorities must step in and salvage our once charming road.

Then all the sellers, buyers and their motorcycles are from out of town?

[mikebell]

Why not demolish all the illegal restaurants & other businesses on the beach side of the road & create an extra lane?  (Joke alert!)

[brianthainess]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

once a serene link

Oh please stop using the word  "Serene" in any story about Pattaya. 

[Nickcage49]

Pattaya is a traffic ridden nightmare.

[Emdog]

3 minutes ago, Nickcage49 said:

Pattaya is a traffic ridden nightmare.

I like it better back in the days when it was simply a nightmare...

[Mr Meeseeks]

On 12/22/2023 at 10:06 AM, Nickcage49 said:

Pattaya is a traffic ridden nightmare.

 

It was great during COVID. Unfortunately back to normal chaotic conditions now due to a complete lack of management, Police enforcement and major construction works being carried out during peak tourism season.

[jacko45k]

On 12/23/2023 at 11:31 AM, Mr Meeseeks said:

 

It was great during COVID. Unfortunately back to normal chaotic conditions now due to a complete lack of management, Police enforcement and major construction works being carried out during peak tourism season.

I heard road closures are a thing too for the peak season!