Jomtien IO

[bradiston]

Just a reminder, Soi 5 will be one way starting (possibly) March 1st, from Jomtien 2nd Rd down to Beach Rd. Then you will be forced right at junction with Beach Rd, as Beach Rd will be one way from Chaiyapreuk all the way to Dong Tan police box.

 

Enjoy.

[Georgealbert]

Plan of what is proposed.

 

[bradiston]

  On 2/28/2024 at 11:01 PM, bradiston said:

Just a reminder, Soi 5 will be one way starting (possibly) March 1st, from Jomtien 2nd Rd down to Beach Rd. Then you will be forced right at junction with Beach Rd, as Beach Rd will be one way from Chaiyapreuk all the way to Dong Tan police box.

 

Enjoy.

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Woops. My bad. Beach rd will be one way from Dong Tan to Chaiyapreuk. Doh!

[KhunBENQ]

For immigration:

coming downhill from Pattaya just park on 2nd rd around Rompho area and walk over.

Yes I know for some even not handicapped 300 m is too much 

 

[jimn]

  On 2/28/2024 at 11:01 PM, bradiston said:

Just a reminder, Soi 5 will be one way starting (possibly) March 1st, from Jomtien 2nd Rd down to Beach Rd. Then you will be forced right at junction with Beach Rd, as Beach Rd will be one way from Chaiyapreuk all the way to Dong Tan police box.

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Incorrect, you will be forced left not right at beach road. Most Thai's on bikes will of course ignore this.

[bradiston]

  On 2/29/2024 at 7:30 AM, jimn said:

Incorrect, you will be forced left not right at beach road. Most Thai's on bikes will of course ignore this.

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Correct.

[bradiston]

To get to immigration you could go Beach Rd, Soi 7, 2nd Rd, Soi 5

[Guderian]

There's a U-turn on Second Road just after Soi 7 so, if you're coming from the Thepprasit/Thappraya direction, just continue along Second Road past Rompho market then take the U-turn back to Soi 5.

[bradiston]

  On 3/1/2024 at 4:55 AM, Guderian said:

There's a U-turn on Second Road just after Soi 7 so, if you're coming from the Thepprasit/Thappraya direction, just continue along Second Road past Rompho market then take the U-turn back to Soi 5.

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That was always the way in from 2nd Rd, so yes, no change there.

[Guderian]

  On 2/28/2024 at 11:01 PM, bradiston said:

Soi 5 will be one way starting (possibly) March 1st, from Jomtien 2nd Rd down to Beach Rd

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Yep, it seems to have started today. I just drove from Soi Wat Bun north along Second Road and it was very busy around the Soi 5 area, which had warnings about it being a one-way road but I'm not 100% sure that it had been implemented yet. Judging by the traffic snarl-ups and the general confusion, my guess is that it was. Enjoy the next 5-10 years of this endless SNAFU, lol.

[hotandsticky]

... another reason to use an agent 😉

[KannikaP]

  On 3/1/2024 at 8:48 AM, hotandsticky said:

... another reason to use an agent 😉

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Once a year? 90 days online, re-entry at the airport.

[dddave]

The North bound Baht Buses were operating and picking-up passengers at marked stops along Jomtien 2nd road today.

[dddave]

  On 3/1/2024 at 8:48 AM, hotandsticky said:

... another reason to use an agent 😉

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Totally irrevelant.

[hotandsticky]

  On 3/1/2024 at 9:17 AM, dddave said:

Totally irrevelant.

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Totally NOT irrelevant. The humour was lost on you then?

 

Did you not see the red wiggly line under one of your words when you typed your post?

[bbko]

The Line Groups posting about police checkpoints say there's many police in that area to keep an eye on traffic and those going the "wrong way".

Edit; why is this in the Visa section? Seems Jomtien traffic is more of a Pattaya general topic, there's more in Jomtien than just the IO.

[Lucky Bones]

I'm out of Thailand at the moment. 

Back in June for annual Jomtien extension.

Soi 5 IO sounds like so much fun over the last 9 months.

It used to be so easy, walk in walk out.

Calling my agent or extending stay.🙃🙃

[bradiston]

  On 3/1/2024 at 10:50 AM, bbko said:

The Line Groups posting about police checkpoints say there's many police in that area to keep an eye on traffic and those going the "wrong way".

Edit; why is this in the Visa section? Seems Jomtien traffic is more of a Pattaya general topic, there's more in Jomtien than just the IO.

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Yes, my fault I'm afraid. I originally posted it as a reminder for the Jomtien IO. It would be better in another group maybe.

[bradiston]

It's started. Beach rd one way and Soi 5 and 7 also.

[bradiston]

  On 2/28/2024 at 11:01 PM, bradiston said:

Just a reminder, Soi 5 will be one way starting (possibly) March 1st, from Jomtien 2nd Rd down to Beach Rd. Then you will be forced right at junction with Beach Rd, as Beach Rd will be one way from Chaiyapreuk all the way to Dong Tan police box.

 

Enjoy.

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Its started. Beach rd one way south to north. Soi 5 entry from 2nd rd and 7 also from beach rd.

[bradiston]

  On 3/1/2024 at 11:58 AM, bradiston said:

It's started. Beach rd one way and Soi 5 and 7 also.

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Unfortunately not that simple. Beach Rd going south one way tonight Dong Tan to Soi 7. Traffic going north on Beach Rd forced right up Soi 7.

 

[dddave]

  On 3/1/2024 at 10:52 AM, Lucky Bones said:

I'm out of Thailand at the moment. 

Back in June for annual Jomtien extension.

Soi 5 IO sounds like so much fun over the last 9 months.

It used to be so easy, walk in walk out.

Calling my agent or extending stay.🙃🙃

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I just did my 90 day report at Jomtien last week.  Done and out in 30 minutes.  Jomtien is getting huge crowds simply because there seem to be a record number of tourists, especially Russian.  Considering the mobs that descend on the place daily, I think they do a pretty good job.  Too many here do not educate themselves about exactly what is needed and then when whatever deficiency stops the process, it's Immigrations fault.

The new buildings constructed late last year have helped relieve the congestion at the front entry.  Have your papers prepared and bring a book and you'll probably be done sooner than you expect.

[bradiston]

  On 3/3/2024 at 3:21 PM, dddave said:

I just did my 90 day report at Jomtien last week.  Done and out in 30 minutes.  Jomtien is getting huge crowds simply because there seem to be a record number of tourists, especially Russian.  Considering the mobs that descend on the place daily, I think they do a pretty good job.  Too many here do not educate themselves about exactly what is needed and then when whatever deficiency stops the process, it's Immigrations fault.

The new buildings constructed late last year have helped relieve the congestion at the front entry.  Have your papers prepared and bring a book and you'll probably be done sooner than you expect.

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You can do 90 day online. Really couldn't be simpler. They even send out an email well in advance letting you know when it's due.

[Lucky Bones]

  On 3/3/2024 at 3:21 PM, dddave said:

I just did my 90 day report at Jomtien last week.  Done and out in 30 minutes.  Jomtien is getting huge crowds simply because there seem to be a record number of tourists, especially Russian.  Considering the mobs that descend on the place daily, I think they do a pretty good job.  Too many here do not educate themselves about exactly what is needed and then when whatever deficiency stops the process, it's Immigrations fault.

The new buildings constructed late last year have helped relieve the congestion at the front entry.  Have your papers prepared and bring a book and you'll probably be done sooner than you expect.

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Yes. But sometimes it doesn't matter if you have all your papers etc and have good planning.

A I Officer with a bad attitude will always want to exert their self perceived authority.

Personally, I have had poor results with online so I make Jomtien part of my quarterly day out.🙃🙃

[bbi1]

  On 2/28/2024 at 11:01 PM, bradiston said:

Just a reminder, Soi 5 will be one way starting (possibly) March 1st, from Jomtien 2nd Rd down to Beach Rd. Then you will be forced right at junction with Beach Rd, as Beach Rd will be one way from Chaiyapreuk all the way to Dong Tan police box.

 

Enjoy.

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If roads do in fact become one way, I will do what the Thais do and ride from Beach Rd to Immigration on soi 5 the wrong way. It's stupid to make that soi one way when there's plenty of room for a 2-way street.

[bradiston]

  On 3/5/2024 at 8:16 AM, bbi1 said:

If roads do in fact become one way, I will do what the Thais do and ride from Beach Rd to Immigration on soi 5 the wrong way. It's stupid to make that soi one way when there's plenty of room for a 2-way street.

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Why not? Everybody else does. All the way round for Cheap Charlie's too!

[scubascuba3]

  On 3/5/2024 at 8:16 AM, bbi1 said:

If roads do in fact become one way, I will do what the Thais do and ride from Beach Rd to Immigration on soi 5 the wrong way. It's stupid to make that soi one way when there's plenty of room for a 2-way street.

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Is it too difficult for you? everyone else handles it ok

[Goethe]

  On 3/5/2024 at 10:09 AM, scubascuba3 said:

Is it too difficult for you? everyone else handles it ok

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Yes, soi 5 is supposed to be a one-way street heading due to the beach. But without constant police presence many vehicles are ignoring the one-way rule - - which, given the high volume of people currently attending the Immigration Office, makes a visit there even more difficult. 

[scubascuba3]

  On 3/6/2024 at 2:32 AM, Goethe said:

Yes, soi 5 is supposed to be a one-way street heading due to the beach. But without constant police presence many vehicles are ignoring the one-way rule - - which, given the high volume of people currently attending the Immigration Office, makes a visit there even more difficult. 

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Seemed to be working find the 3 days I've been down there

[bradiston]

  On 3/6/2024 at 3:59 AM, scubascuba3 said:

Seemed to be working find the 3 days I've been down there

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When you say "working fine" do you mean only one way traffic?