webfact Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Dong Tan Beach has turned into a night bazaar, buzzing with commerce, stirring both excitement and disarray among local businesses in Jomtien. The once tranquil beach now hosts a nightly spectacle, drawing sellers and buyers alike, transforming this coastal haven into the vibrant Dong Tan Night Market. The market’s meteoric rise in popularity has, however, birthed a set of challenges. Designated parking spaces, originally meant for convenience, have now metamorphosed into ad-hoc stalls, offering a smorgasbord of foods and drinks. Attempts by local authorities to regulate these prohibited spaces have proven futile, resulting in vehicular chaos as cars vie for limited parking. Amidst the hustle and bustle, registered businesses find themselves grappling with disruptions. Some are forced to endure construction work obstructing their shops, rendering it impossible to peddle products and services. The unbridled freedom of mobile food vendors in Pattaya allows them to exploit opportunities without adhering to regulations, leaving tax-paying shops in the dust. by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-25 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdog Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 "Attempts by local authorities to regulate these prohibited spaces have proven futile, resulting in vehicular chaos as cars vie for limited parking." Jeez the police & "local authorities" are far worse than useless. If breaking the law doing business in parking space, get some tow trucks in there, haul them away and give a hefty fine. Can't find backside using both hands 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingtlger Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 9 minutes ago, webfact said: The unbridled freedom of mobile food vendors in Pattaya allows them to exploit opportunities without adhering to regulations, leaving tax-paying shops in the dust. When the cat is away, the mice will play....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymike100 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 ". Attempts by local authorities to regulate these prohibited spaces have proven futile, resulting in vehicular chaos as cars vie for limited parking. Isn't there a 'police station' at Dong Tan?? So what are the BIB doing??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneZero Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Where exactly on Dong Tan beach? Between the police box & Pattaya Park (that very narrow road)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 3 hours ago, webfact said: Amidst the hustle and bustle, registered businesses find themselves grappling with disruptions. Some are forced to endure construction work obstructing their shops, rendering it impossible to peddle products and services. The unbridled freedom of mobile food vendors in Pattaya allows them to exploit opportunities without adhering to regulations, leaving tax-paying shops in the dust. The usual mess that occurs when vendors sweep into a new hot-spot. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 5 hours ago, webfact said: Attempts by local authorities to regulate these prohibited spaces have proven futile, resulting in vehicular chaos as cars vie for limited parking......Yes but they impose a daily 'fine' from each stall so the marketeers no they mean business. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulthailand99 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 (edited) As a part-time resident living just round the corner in View Talay 2A that article is a pile of piffle. Edited January 25 by beautifulthailand99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineofentry Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Sounds like chaos..........very popular then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 15 hours ago, beautifulthailand99 said: As a part-time resident living just round the corner in View Talay 2A that article is a pile of piffle. Isn't that rather far away? Surely we talk nearer to the VT5s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Surprised the occupants of the police station forty metres away have not stumbled bleary-eyed from their slumbers to see what the fuss is about. Or maybe it suits them to have food vendors on their doorstep for their many daily lunch breaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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