Chon Buri’s Wonnapha Beach makeover sparks online debate

[webfact]

The renovation of Wonnapha Beach in Chon Buri province sparked significant debate among the online community.

 

The popular tourist destination, situated in the town of Saensuk, has undergone a facelift that has seen parts of its sandy stretch replaced with precast concrete slabs, resembling large tiles. This development has left little of the original beach visible, leading to a divided response on social media.

 

Critics of the renovation argue that the new surface creates a slip hazard. Comments on the Bangsaen Facebook page reflect safety concerns.

 

“Dangerous, get ready to slip.”

Another suggests the need for maintenance staff to scrub away slippery algae.

“We’ll have tourists slipping and getting injured continuously.”

 

Conversely, some find the new look appealing, especially during low tide, when the water recedes to reveal the beauty of the revamped area. However, the issue of waste management also comes to light, with visitors urged to maintain cleanliness by properly disposing of their litter.

 

by Mitch Connor 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-14

 

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[flyingtlger]

Whatever change is proposed, they'll always be an opposition....

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The popular tourist destination, situated in the town of Saensuk, has undergone a facelift that has seen parts of its sandy stretch replaced with precast concrete slabs, resembling large tiles. This development has left little of the original beach visible, leading to a divided response on social media

That's a face-lift... sack the surgeon.

[mikebell]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

“We’ll have tourists slipping and getting injured continuously.”

They should sue or get new shoes.

[supersomchai]

Most popular spots on the beach for thai people and many tourists are the natural beaches with trees and shade

which are free to sit on.
Beach ‘make overs’ only serve those with vested interests in making money 

from the construction !

 

 

[Srikcir]

Sandbag revetment was used at northern Pattaya beach, Chonburi province. 

One of the advantages of sandbag revetment is that, unlike rock revetment, it still provides an easy access way for people to walk across the beach area and the sea. Not slippery when wet. Cheap and safe but not very artistic. 

Does the government need people to slip on the concrete slabs and suffer grave injury to rethink the slabs? 

[NicoBKK]

https://thethaiger.com/news/national/foreign-woman-slips-and-collapses-on-breakwater-wall-at-pranburi-beach

 

They should have known of the dangerous situation created