Pattaya Removes Motorbike Taxi Stand to Restore Walkway Access

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

The city authorities of Pattaya, under the direction of Deputy Mayor Mr. Wuthisak Rermkitchakit, dismantled a motorbike taxi stand that was reportedly encroaching upon a public footpath on Second Road.

 

The stand was alleged to have unauthorized makeshift sunshades, constructed from old umbrellas and advertising boards, obstructing the pedestrian path near the Tops Intersection. This action was taken on Wednesday, May 1st.

 

The unattractive sunshades created a displeasing visual. Officials, therefore, removed these makeshift constructions to restore the public footpath to its original state. The move is a bid to enhance the aesthetics of the area and make the footpath more accessible to pedestrians.

 

Additionally, an agreement was reached with the motorbike taxi drivers who were operating from this stand. They were instructed not to invade public spaces further, and any future encroachment may lead to legal consequences.

 

-- 2024-05-04

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[stoner]

1 down 62347 to go.

[2baht]

Keep that pristine image intact, hang the cost! 

[Homburg]

Somebody missed their Brown Envelope?

[watchcat]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

They were instructed not to invade public spaces further, and any future encroachment may lead to legal consequences.

 

That should teach them.

[Gottfrid]

Great that they squeeze the little Win terrorists for once. Hope they find more 5h1t they put up everywhere and make an example of them. Time to teach them, they not own the cities they are active in.

[mikebell]

Next they are going to prosecute taxi drivers with non-working meters.  Watch out for low-flying pigs.

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

The city authorities of Pattaya, under the direction of Deputy Mayor Mr. Wuthisak Rermkitchakit, dismantled a motorbike taxi stand that was reportedly encroaching upon a public footpath on Second Road

Encroaching.... ?

[PETERTHEEATER]

"Thanks guys. See you again tomorrow......"

[superal]

A pity they don't clear the pavement / walkway vendors too

[SAFETY FIRST]

11 hours ago, webfact said:

dismantled a motorbike taxi stand

Looks like a rats nest 

 

[SAFETY FIRST]

11 hours ago, webfact said:

pedestrian path near the Tops Intersection

That old Tops supermarket is just rubble. 

 

Like to know what's being built on the site. 

 

[johng]

another 7/11  ??? 😋

[scottiejohn]

22 minutes ago, johng said:

another 7/11  ??? 😋

Given the space maybe just a 3.5/5.5!

[richard_smith237]

It'll be back up within a week... 

 

... this is just a photo Op...   The BiB will continue to enable these guys to act with impunity once the tea money flows again... 

[Stargeezr]

I hope they talked with the MFIA boss of these taxi drivers as well. What do you think?

  Yes I left a letter out of one word. We all know why the taxi (cars) companies have so much power, it is their top bosses.

     Phuket taxi companies have top bosses as well. My Opinion as to why these illegal structures take so long to get

dismantled.

[biggles45]

There is a police box on the cnr of 2nd road and Klang, you can see it in the photo above. So not hard to check if they rebuild the obstructions. Not that any cop ever leaves the comfort of the box!! 

[treetops]

6 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

That old Tops supermarket is just rubble. 

 

Like to know what's being built on the site. 

 

 

https://yangtreepattaya.com/

[SAFETY FIRST]

4 hours ago, treetops said:

 

https://yangtreepattaya.com/

Thanks 👍

[jacko45k]

16 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Encroaching.... ?

Encroaching? I always thought the motorcycle taxi guys owned the pavements!

[hotchilli]

31 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Encroaching? I always thought the motorcycle taxi guys owned the pavements!

Shared between them and the vendors.

[thesetat]

On 5/4/2024 at 1:53 PM, hotchilli said:

Encroaching.... ?

Yes. At that particular place there is a police stand where they constantly do police checkpoints having the drivers pull over in the extra lane. Having a taxi stand there would be an easy place to video record any shenanigans during checkpoint stops without their knowledge. Too near to them for their comfort would be encroaching I presume. 

[Bobthegimp]

On 5/4/2024 at 7:03 AM, Gottfrid said:

Great that they squeeze the little Win terrorists for once. Hope they find more 5h1t they put up everywhere and make an example of them. Time to teach them, they not own the cities they are active in.

 

[Gottfrid]

9 hours ago, Bobthegimp said:

 

That´s why they call you the gimp

[Liverpool Lou]

On 5/4/2024 at 5:55 AM, Homburg said:

Somebody missed their Brown Envelope?

That sort of comment never gets old or loses it's hilarious originality, does it?

[richard_smith237]

2 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

On 5/4/2024 at 1:55 AM, Homburg said:

Somebody missed their Brown Envelope?

That sort of comment never gets old or loses it's hilarious originality, does it?

 

You are suggesting that bribery is a complete myth in Thailand and this is something that doesn't exist because you can't find a link ?