Pattaya rebranding as family-friendly destination to boost tourism

[nakhonandy]

They've been talking about making it family friendly for at least 20 years.

It will never happen, there are plenty of other family friendly places in Thailand. 

[Nickcage49]

Well, at least this time they're not trying to say that the sex trade doesn't exist. But common, Pattaya will never be known as anything more than a place for sex.

 

At least twice a year I see an article like this and it always makes me laugh.

[PETERTHEEATER]

3 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

If the beach photo really is Pattaya, then it has convinced me to stay away.

That is not what I want to see on a family friendly, beach holiday.

Apart from a fly in/fly out day-trip for a cremation, my last stay in Pattaya was 2000. Went with friends and we did not go to the beach, nor did we visit any temples.

Was the cremation performed at the home of the deceased and not a temple crematorium?

[JCauto]

1 hour ago, AustinRacing said:

The elite are so Butthurt that their country and especially pattaya is the hub of low class activities. Too bad. It is what it is. If it wasn’t the hub of corruption also a lot of these elites wouldn’t be able to make the kind of money they do. 

 

I hope you weren't under the impression that the Elite were too hi-so to participate in these activities. Quite the contrary. They're owner-operators as well as customers.

[Paul Henry]

Pattaya has always been a family friendly place all the bar girls will tell you about their family even down to the fact that dads buffalo has just died or mums motor bike is broken beyond repair or little sister is in the family way. Please help my family I only need 20.000 baht.

[Dart12]

Olympic boxer can just change pronouns and win...then why can’t Pattaya lol

[koele2]

You live here long enough, you know there is a big difference between what they say and what they do.  And then you realize the only thing they care about is money.  The fact that so many poor women here work in pattaya in that industry is of no concern to them until it affects the country’s “image”.  You can’t just rebrand pattaya as family friendly after decades of smut.

[Hellfire]

Probably (perverted) family-friendly? Then why not? The son is a post-op ladyboy, the daughter is a heavy methamphetamine user, the mother is a schizophrenic and overweight Karen who gives hysterical performances on her every flight to the Kingdom, and finally, the father - old-as-f*** Nazi sympathizer, sociopath, and a loyal AN member.

 

 

 

[Dexxter]

Replacing one vice (sex) with another (casino, gambling) will not make Pattaya family friendly.

[GinBoy2]

Isn't this another one of those Thai media 'rinse and repeat' stories?

 

Pretty sure I've read it multiple times over the years, they just change the date!

[arick]

If you stay at the farthest north side of farthest south side there possiblity. Better yet a 65m yacht  

[1happykamper]

Sure they have. I'm selling my Toyota Vios... Maybe I should rebrand it as a Rolls Royce? 

[john donson]

1st of april, again ?

[retarius]

How will they handle the loss of revenue from the sex dens, and the alcohol by aged western drinkers who sit and drink all day and night? 

[sambum]

"Pattaya rebranding as family-friendly destination to boost tourism"

 

Was that headline copied and pasted from a previous article?

 

I am sure I saw it earlier in the year - and late last year - and early last year and .....!

😁

 

P.S. :- 

🤣🤣🤣

[Reddavy]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Pattaya’s tourism operators have put forth a proposal to the tourism minister, aiming to transform the city’s image into a family-friendly destination, distancing it from associations with sex tourism and illegal gambling.

 

The Association of Chon Buri Tourism Federation (ACTF) recently convened with Tourism Minister Sermsak Pongpanit to discuss the initiative.

 

The meeting also included insights from a workshop that engaged foreign tour agencies from five key markets: Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States, Germany, South Korea, China, and India. The ACTF and the minister discussed plans to collaborate on boosting Pattaya tourism and rebranding the city.

 

Thanet Supornsahasrungsi, President of the ACTF, highlighted that Pattaya has evolved from being a nightlife hotspot to a more family-friendly city with a diverse range of activities.

 

“Pattaya has the potential to become a city of various attractions and a hub for investment as well as world-class events.”

The city offers diverse attractions such as beaches, high-standard golf courses, cultural sites, meeting facilities, and shopping malls. Its proximity to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport and U-Tapao Airport in Chon Buri, along with nearby provinces like Rayong and Bang Saen, further enhances its appeal by helping to absorb the tourist inflow.

Last month, locals and operators in Pattaya protested against the Thai media’s portrayal of their city as a “Sin City.”

 

Sex tourism

 

Thanet noted that only those who have not visited Pattaya in over two decades still hold an outdated perception of nightlife and sex tourism. Frequent visitors and foreign travel agents recognize the city’s broader range of tourism offerings.

 

Morrakot Kuldilok, President of the Eastern Chapter of the Thai Hotels Association and an executive of the federation, acknowledged that prostitution still exists. She suggested that local government officials should regulate the industry and provide welfare measures to protect sex workers.

 

Given recent reports of illegal gambling near Pattaya Soi 6, Morrakot proposed establishing a legal casino operation to address the issue in Pattaya and other areas with similar activities.

 

The ACTF also suggested that Pattaya could become Thailand’s first casino city as part of their proposal. Other areas requiring improvement include safety, cleanliness, public infrastructure, sustainability, and city zoning regulations, which need government support.

Thanet pointed out that Pattaya’s zoning regulations have not been properly updated, leading to nightlife venues being mixed with hotels and residences. This mix can make some family tourists feel unsafe, reported Bangkok Post.

 

For the upcoming high season, Thanet estimated that tourism revenue in Pattaya should recover to over 80% of the 2019 level. However, challenges remain due to Thai tourists flocking to overseas destinations and rising competition from places like Vietnam and Hainan Island in China.

 

Picture of Pattaya Walking Street courtesy of p-thailand.co.il
 

by Bob Scott
Picture courtesy of tripadvisor

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-08-05

 

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Ohhh come 😤 how many times do we have to listen to this 💩

[dunroaming]

5 hours ago, smedly said:

what ?  

Pattaya has grown and been developed as the sex tourist capital of Thailand, if not South East Asia.  There are always going to be places like this and the demand remains high.  Better to embrace it for what it is.  That way it is easier to promote other parts of Thailand as family destinations.  There isn't a carpet big enough in the whole world to sweep it under but it can be orchestrated better.

 

Legalise the prostitution and issue work permits for the girls over 18.  Put in proper medical centres for the workers.  Don't try to tax them as that will just encourage them to go off grid. Of course none of this will ever happen as the whole industry is rotten to the core.  There are too many iron fists controlling the industry using threats and intimidation.

 

As always, TIT

[DjSilver08]

Woow. What a joke. Everyone knows that Pattaya is Sin City of Thailand. Only knowj for its prostitution and scams. Hardly family friendly.

 

If there is any place I would recommend that you won't travel with children. It's Pattaya.

[Khun Loong]

This is so funny.

[NatureFilm]

The number one problem is the dangerous traffic, especially for children, not the sex business.

[BangkokReady]

5 hours ago, Jingthing said:

I'm rebranding as a massively wealthy 21 year old movie star.

 

I think you mean "identifying as"... 🤔

[jesimps]

4 hours ago, ronster said:

Is it groundhog day ? 🙄🙈

Must be. If I had a thousand baht for every time I've seen that headline, I'd have quite a little stash. If it's working ok, don't try to fix it.

[MrJ2U]

2 hours ago, JensenZ said:

You don't know what you're talking about. Let's take the Hilton Hotel in Pattaya - without even shopping around and looking for discounts, I can get a room for 2 and a child, with breakfast, for 4000 a night. Between 4000 - 5000 baht, you can have your pick from many 5-star hotels, but there are many brand new 4-star hotels in Pattaya which are as good as 5-star and around 3000 a night.

 

There are also a lot of excellent 3-star Hotels for around 1000 a night. One of the major attractions of Pattaya is the cheap accommodation.

 

I have a friend coming from the US who just booked a great 4-star resort hotel for $75 US a night, all taxes and breakfast for 2 included.

Excellent bang for your buck in everyway!

 

 

[MrJ2U]

1 hour ago, Dexxter said:

Replacing one vice (sex) with another (casino, gambling) will not make Pattaya family friendly.

Best to have both if you want to increase tourism and fun.

[lineofentry]

I'm sure I read this article 12 years ago???

[heiri007]

Again? Heard of such a plan a felt hundred times already. It's an insult to any average brain capacity. But with short-term memories prevailing around there, they keep on dreaming of becoming something they can never be. BTW I never stay in Pattaya, nearby Jomtien and better even Sattahip offer everything I need. There is no market for a TAT Pattaya. Anyway, they all know, they just pretend.

[SiSePuede419]

The people who like "Family Friendly Pattaya" probably are punters who hate Ko Phagnan & Ko Chang because there's no "family fun", 555

 

So it works for me. 👍

[SiSePuede419]

The people who like "Family Friendly Pattaya" probably are punters who hate Ko Phagnan & Ko Chang because there's no "family fun", 555

 

So it works for me. 👍

[SiSePuede419]

The people who like "Family Friendly Pattaya" probably are punters who hate Ko Phagnan & Ko Chang because there's no "family fun", 555

 

So it works for me. 👍

[connda]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Thanet Supornsahasrungsi, President of the ACTF, highlighted that Pattaya has evolved from being a nightlife hotspot to a more family-friendly city with a diverse range of activities.

Family-friendly.  In "family-friendly" cities you should be able to walk on the sidewalks. I know that in Chiang Mai you are pretty much forced to walk in the street with the vehicle traffic due to the trees, signs, pots, utility poles, and other utility equipment being planted right in the middle of the sidewalks forcing pedestrians into the streets.  Who want their kids walking in the streets?  It's dangerous.  Just saying......

So - how are the sidewalks in Pattaya?  I haven't been there since 2007.  Do they have "family-friendly" sidewalks now?  Any entertainment for kids like arcades and kid-centered theme parks?
What's the chances of Dad and Mum getting assaulted by a taxi driver for calling a Grab or Dad getting assaulted by an aggressive tranny?  And let's not even talk about Jetskis.  Just wondering......