Pattaya Introduces Strict Parking Rules to Ease Traffic Chaos

[snoop1130]

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Attention, Pattaya drivers! Starting Monday, February 3, new parking rules will be enforced to reduce traffic congestion and improve road safety. If you're used to parking wherever convenient, you’ll need to change your habits, as hefty fines are on the way.

 

These regulations focus on South Pattaya Road, prohibiting parking on footpaths and areas with red and white lines. Additionally, parking will be banned on alternate days based on whether the date is odd or even, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

 

The city aims to ease traffic snarls, especially between the Wat Chai Mongkhol intersection and the Communications intersection (Third Road). Violators will face steep penalties:

 

 

• Wheel clamping comes with a 500-baht fine for illegal parking.
• Towing fees vary by vehicle size, with retrieval only possible from a designated city facility.
• Daily storage fees will apply if your vehicle is impounded.
• Repeat offenders risk fines escalating to 1,000 baht.

 

City officials urge drivers to comply with these rules, emphasizing strict enforcement. They state, “These measures are to create smoother traffic, enhance road safety, and improve the environment for residents and visitors.”

 

-- 2025-01-30

 

 

[NE1]

They already have strict parking rules , nobody obeys them and nobody enforces them.

Best possible scenario is a Two week clamp down then back to normal.

[smedly]

as long as the rules and restrictions are clearly marked and signs are clear

[thesetat]

I would really like to see how it pans out when a tourist has his bike towed for parking and he leaves the country. 

They also shouold cease all the rental bikes taking up parking for the people who live there as well as designating and enforcing motor-taxis limiting the places they park. 

[jacko45k]

There is no shortage of rues here, just lazy policing and enforcement. Who will stop delivery trucks double parking on Bua Khao? 

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, jacko45k said:

There is no shortage of rues here, just lazy policing and enforcement. Who will stop delivery trucks double parking on Bua Khao? 

Got it in one, more rules than officers

[Ralf001]

April fools day ?

[henryford1958]

I have never once seen a parking ticket on an illegally parked car in Pattaya