Popular Post webfact Posted June 16 Popular Post Share Posted June 16 Pattaya residents are expressing frustration over motorcycle rental businesses dominating public parking spaces along Beach Road, causing significant inconvenience for both locals and tourists. On June 15th, 2024, affected residents reported to local media that numerous motorcycles rented out by these businesses are parked en masse on Beach Road, making it challenging for tourists to find available parking. They pointed out that some bikes are even parked illegally, obstructing traffic flow and making it difficult for cars to navigate side streets. Pol. Lt. Col. Panupong Nimsuwan, Pattaya Traffic Police Chief, stated that the police currently lack the authority to issue fines to these businesses since the motorcycles are technically parked in public spaces. Enforcement is only possible when motorcycles are parked in prohibited zones marked by white and red lines, according to Pol. Lt. Col. Panupong. Despite these limitations, Pattaya police regularly patrol the area and issue fines to violators. However, the police chief noted that the broader issue persists due to the Land Traffic Act of 2019, which places the responsibility for regulating parking on public roads on local governments. In a positive development, Pattaya authorities are working on new regulations specifically targeting motorcycle rental businesses. Once these regulations are in place, operators who violate them will face fines and penalties similar to those enforced under existing traffic laws, according to Pol. Lt. Col. Panupong. Meanwhile, Pattaya police will continue to deploy officers to help alleviate parking congestion for tourists. However, one motorcycle rental business owner, who wished to remain anonymous, told local media that ample parking is available in nearby shopping malls. The owner also mentioned that the presence of numerous rental motorcycles on Beach Road is due to it being the low season, which has resulted in fewer customers. This ongoing issue highlights the need for clearer regulations to balance business interests and public convenience, ensuring a harmonious environment for both residents and visitors. Picture courtesy: Matichon -- 2024-06-17 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted June 16 Popular Post Share Posted June 16 Funny, didn't seem to bother anyone for the last 20 years.... Low season, more of them not in use.. 1 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoffggi Posted June 16 Popular Post Share Posted June 16 2 hours ago, webfact said: The owner also mentioned that the presence of numerous rental motorcycles on Beach Road is due to it being the low season, which has resulted in fewer customers. How come car rental companies don't crowd the streets with all their cars ??? ..............LOL 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 2 minutes ago, Geoffggi said: How come car rental companies don't crowd the streets with all their cars ??? ..............LOL You see the odd ones, frequently a large jeep for example with a 'For Rent' sign. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted June 16 Popular Post Share Posted June 16 2 minutes ago, Geoffggi said: How come car rental companies don't crowd the streets with all their cars ??? ..............LOL The bikes have taken all the parking spaces! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thailand49 Posted June 17 Popular Post Share Posted June 17 The explanation are full of holes, they cant do anything because it is public but patrol and hand out fines? Hows that? Why patrol if you cant do a damn thing. It is all a show and lies, they can because bidg donation os made to Soi 9 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Henry Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 Not only the parking areas try and get onto a pedestrian crossing on second road all accsess blocked by motor bikes. City council and police don't care. A sign that these two identities employ a lot of people but non of them work. Wonder why they are losing tourists.? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxrnz Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 (edited) Applying statistical logic, they should park the scooters on the pavement (sidewalk, footpath). This would cause much less inconvenience as nobody uses the pavement, especially the Indians. For the same reasons, trains should be made to stop at road crossings, not cars. Edited June 17 by Gsxrnz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignore it Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 Yeah, It's just something of a motor bike renting company tradition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 5 hours ago, 2baht said: The bikes have taken all the parking spaces! That reminds me of an Australian joke; Is it safe to swim here mate ? Yer there are no Crocs. Oh good. Yer mate the sharks ate them all. .................................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 They do the same on Koh Chang, and some even on the footpaths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darksidedude Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 been like that for decades, but would be good to see them go 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hunkidori Posted June 17 Popular Post Share Posted June 17 I always got the feeling that some of those motorbike rental places were run by the police or people very close to them and so did what they liked. It would never be a good idea to try and park too near them or in one of the spaces they believed to be theirs 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peabody Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 This rental parking has been deemed illegal in numerous posts over the last 25 years. Now it's OK and nothing can be done. Numpties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger101 Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 If my memory serves me right they did pass a bye-law some years ago banning rental bikes on Beach Road at the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 On 6/17/2024 at 3:49 AM, webfact said: the police currently lack the authority to issue fines to these businesses On 6/17/2024 at 3:49 AM, webfact said: Despite these limitations, Pattaya police regularly patrol the area and issue fines to violators. So they choose which companies to hit; avoiding the police-run firms and thus targeting the competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebuzzz Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 I live in a condo building, very close to a bus station, and our parking lot has turned into a storage lot due to no parking enforcement. It really sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony M Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 (edited) The simple solution would, possibly, be to stop all parking on Beach Road ? Or even put parking meters along that side of Beach Road. Make the rental businesses pay to use the public parking spaces. Edited June 23 by Tony M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actonion Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 For the last 22years that I know of frustrated residents have been complaining and the Motorbike rentals have been parking along Beach Rd, nothing gets done of course due to the Brown Envelopes that keep the Authorities quiet...I wonder when the Parking Meter idea on Beach Rd thing will rear its head once again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 On 6/17/2024 at 3:49 AM, webfact said: Meanwhile, Pattaya police will continue to deploy officers to help alleviate parking congestion for tourists. However, one motorcycle rental business owner, who wished to remain anonymous, told local media that ample parking is available in nearby shopping malls. Well, go park your motorcycles in shopping malls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 22 hours ago, Tony M said: The simple solution would, possibly, be to stop all parking on Beach Road ? Or even put parking meters along that side of Beach Road. Make the rental businesses pay to use the public parking spaces. For some reason, every time a few beach chair vendors complain, they rescind restrictions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 That's why virtually no one goes to Pattaya beach. There are very few parking spots and thais won't walk more than 10 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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