Pattaya business owners petition against one-way traffic rule

[snoop1130]

 

Pattaya recently saw over 200 business owners on Jomtien Beach Road petitioning the deputy mayor to revoke a one-way traffic rule that had been put into place. This rule, implemented on March 1, pertains to a stretch of Jomtien Beach Road from Dongtan Curve to the Chaiyapruek Intersection.

 

The one-way traffic rule is one aspect of a larger project, which includes several undertakings: the laying of HDPE drainage pipes through roadside excavation, the installation of underground electrical systems, road resurfacing, and improvements in lighting.

 

This project, with a budget ranging between 500 to 600 million baht, was initially welcomed by the public, primarily because of its transparent objectives.

 

However, the business owners, who convened at a restaurant on Jomtien Beach yesterday submitted a petition to Deputy Mayor Kritsana Boonsawat, ardently requesting the city to repeal the one-way rule that extends for several kilometres. Their grievance stems from the fact that the traffic change has reportedly led to a significant decrease in sales for businesses along Jomtien Beach. The lack of ongoing road construction only fuels their discontent, as the restriction then appears to be baseless.

 

Further exacerbating the situation is the concern and inconvenience caused to many motorists. The one-way rule has resulted in routine traffic build-ups on side streets, Chaiyapreuk being a prime example.

 

Deputy Mayor Kritsana, upon receiving the petition, acknowledged the concerns raised by the business owners, reported Pattaya News.

 

Kritsana promised to present the issue to the Pattaya City administration for urgent discussion. An upcoming meeting is expected to bring about a decision on the matter, Kritsana assured.

 

In related news, the picturesque road from Walking Street to Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya transformed into a bustling bazaar, causing mayhem for locals and tourists alike. The 1.5-kilometre stretch, once a serene link between nightlife and island getaways, turned into 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.

 

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Caption: Photo courtesy of Pattaya News

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-21

 

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[Nickcage49]

Another stupid decision. I'm glad they're protesting.

 

Can't wait for the construction, lol

 

Now where will I exercise?

[sammieuk1]

They look like a jolly time awaits your patronage in Jomtien, and more to the point what does one way traffic mean here  🤔 

[CartagenaWarlock]

Jomtien Beach will be one-way traffic when the construction is over, my guess, and I like it. 

[Skipalongcassidy]

There is no such thing as one way traffic in Thailand.

[thailand49]

Another brain dead idea by the walking dead.

Just put up cement block cross your fingers <deleted> hits the fan scratch ones head.

Lighting was just put in now again, they want to put drains in so the water can go where? They widen the beach so it cant be use instead should have put in then drains and set in sidewalks so cars can park.

And these same leaders want to do this to Soi Buakhao.

One way brains😂

[hotchilli]

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The lack of ongoing road construction only fuels their discontent, as the restriction then appears to be baseless.

The usual, start the earth works then disappear for 6-months.

[quake]

Why are they special.

Been going on years in pattaya and Jomtien.

City hall don't care about your business.

 

[mikebell]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

This project, with a budget ranging between 500 to 600 million baht,

The real reason for the job which may start any year soon.

[Sydebolle]

Thais are excellent in many, many things - traffic planning is definitely NOT on said list. When they built the Amari Airport Hotel 40+ years ago, I remember that cars had to do a 10+ km trip for a simple U-turn; if you had to drive north of the airport = same U-turn. 

Result was another few hundert cars unnecessarily on the inbound lane and, due to the Thai inability to merge two lanes into one by driving a "zipper" (one left, then one right, then one left again) the mess was perfect. Don't think that this has improved and there was a direct branch-off to the north considered, even when they extended the elevated highway past Don Meuang airport. 

Makro on Sukhumvit Pattaya; you drive all the way to the Theppasit intersection before going to the Dark Side .... or outbound Pattaya - same, same. 

[jacko45k]

27 minutes ago, Sydebolle said:

Result was another few hundert cars unnecessarily on the inbound lane and, due to the Thai inability to merge two lanes into one by driving a "zipper" (one left, then one right, then one left again) the mess was perfect.

See it most days as I use  Sukhumvit Northwards and want to merge to the Hwy 36 access.. most local drivers seem more focused on stopping you merging!

[AlexPattaya]

I totally understand the loss of business due to Construction. But at the same time, how is the City Of Pattaya supposed to do this major construction project safely and efficiently without making a one way street ? I m sure the City knew about this possibility but something has to give a little! 

Edited March 22 by AlexPattaya

[jacko45k]

21 hours ago, AlexPattaya said:

I totally understand the loss of business due to Construction. But at the same time, how is the City Of Pattaya supposed to do this major construction project safely and efficiently without making a one way street ? I m sure the City knew about this possibility but something has to give a little! 

They won't be doing it safely and efficiently under any circumstances.  It will be a mess.

[bkk6060]

At least a year of horror for Jomtien.

And, when they finish something else will be torn up causing problems.  Never ending.