Pattaya City councillor ‘paves’ the way for safer roads

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In a proactive move to address complaints over potentially dangerous road conditions, Pattaya City Council member Wutthithorn Saengurai inspected an ongoing road project on Sukhumvit Road near the South Pattaya intersection yesterday, November 14.

 

Accompanied by top officials from the Drainage System Maintenance Division, Sanitary Engineering Division, and the Pattaya City Administration’s Complaint Reception Department, Wutthithorn responded to residents’ concerns about unfinished and potentially hazardous roadwork.

 

Local complaints centred on the Provincial Waterworks Authority’s (PWA) road excavation work to install new water pipes. Residents claimed the project left old wire mesh scattered on the road, raising concerns over road safety.

On inspection, Wutthithorn discovered that, while the old mesh was part of efforts to reinforce the road, some had been improperly disposed of, creating an unsightly and potentially dangerous obstacle.

 

“The wire mesh on the road was indeed part of the PWA’s efforts to strengthen the area.”

Wutthithorn instructed the contractor to promptly restore the road surface to prevent future subsidence issues and avoid any damage to the nearby drainage systems.

 

This inspection is part of Pattaya City’s dedication to maintaining infrastructure quality and responding to public complaints swiftly. Pattaya City officials assured the public that they are committed to maintaining local infrastructure to the highest standards and that steps will be taken to ensure the road is safe for drivers and pedestrians, reported Pattaya Mail.

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

In related news, fed-up locals and tourists have finally had enough. Complaints have been pouring in over the ongoing roadworks near Wat Mai Samraan and Tawaen Beach Pier, prompting city officials to spring into action. With mounting frustration, city bosses have now cracked the whip on the sluggish construction project, demanding faster progress.

 

In other news, more than 100 illegal foreign workers have been uncovered by immigration police during a significant operation at a luxury hotel construction site on Pattaya Second Road, Chon Buri province.

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal
Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

Source: The Thaiger 

-- 2024-11-15

 

 

 

[Mason45]

The first thing they should do is to totally replace the Pattaya pavers with concrete and make the footpaths stable. Pavers aren't suited in Pattaya given the unstable soil.

[jacko45k]

After recent heavy rains, I wonder how many vehicles ended up in flooded holes!

[RichardColeman]

I was in Pattaya the other week by the market near Central, two thai men (i presume) were repairing the path, small blocks and all that. Their entire repair kit consisted of a half dozen blocks and a bag of sand. One can only assume that either they do this as they can come and repair it again next week after another rain storm, their boss is onto a great scam or they are totally braindead !

[hotchilli]

Repairs undertaken by the renowned company Bodgeit & Screwit

[NedR69]

BS, total BS.  The roads will never be safe with drivers in Thailand. 

[Emdog]

On 11/16/2024 at 6:17 AM, Mason45 said:

The first thing they should do is to totally replace the Pattaya pavers with concrete and make the footpaths stable. Pavers aren't suited in Pattaya given the unstable soil.

Jomtien Beach Road pathways used to be those interlocking pavers. They did a good job. Then the "improvement" project that cut so many trees down took all the pavers, benches etc out. New pathway was finger thick concrete... ramp supposedly for wheelchairs did not survive the first hard rain, so was plowed under. Joking if you say those paths are stable: immediate falling apart/subsiding near the stairs/"fish ladders"

Pavers are better because they are at least thick besides looking better