Pattaya Beach Wins Three Awards for Beauty and Eco-Friendliness

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: Facebook สายตรงนายกเมืองพัทยา

 

Nestled just an hour from Bangkok, Pattaya Beach has recently earned three prestigious awards, spotlighting its outstanding beauty and commitment to sustainable tourism practices.

 

This recognition, granted by esteemed organisations such as the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research and the Department of Tourism, affirms Pattaya’s ongoing dedication to high-quality beach management.

 

Central to these accolades is the ISO 13009 standard, which serves as a benchmark for evaluating tourism quality on beaches. Pattaya Beach excelled, particularly in the category of 'natural tourist attraction quality standards', applauded for its robust management and development strategies.

 

Additionally, the beach achieved Level 2 "Full Requirements" certification under the ISO 13009:2015 Beach Operation standard and received the Thai tourist attraction quality standards for beaches award (TCT. 609:2551).

 

Pattaya's commitment doesn't stop at awards; the city is actively aligning its tourism efforts with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This initiative is aimed at addressing multifaceted challenges spanning economic, social, and environmental sectors to create a promising future for both visitors and locals.

 

These achievements come amid a noticeable tourism surge in Chonburi province, which houses Pattaya. Chaiwat Tamthai of the Tourism Authority of Thailand's Pattaya office reports a significant uptick in visitor numbers.

From January to November 2024, Chonburi welcomed 24 million visitors — a 17.92% increase compared to the previous year. This influx generated an impressive revenue spike of 26.54%, amounting to 260 billion Thai Baht.

 

The visitor demographic is diverse, with an influx of both international and domestic tourists. Specifically, 10 million from abroad and 14 million from within Thailand enjoyed Pattaya's offerings.

 

Projections for 2025 suggest this upward trend will continue, predicting a 25% growth in tourism, especially given the 505,411 visitors who embarked on their Pattaya experience just in the first five days of January.

 

Among the top nationalities visiting Pattaya are Chinese (69,548), Malaysians (57,127), Russians (46,752), South Koreans (28,160), and Indians (26,635). This diversity underscores Pattaya Beach’s robust appeal and its status as a premier global destination.

 

As Chonburi and Pattaya continue to enhance their tourism strategies and infrastructure, these awards solidify the region’s commitment to excellence in both beauty and sustainability.  natural allure and world-class tourist experiences, reported The Nation.

 

-- 2025-02-07

 

 

[flyingtlger]

8 minutes ago, webfact said:

Pattaya Beach has recently earned three prestigious awards, spotlighting its outstanding beauty and commitment to sustainable tourism practices.

Ba ha ha ha! Who are these people trying to fool. What a great way to start the morning; with a full on belly laugh!!!!

 

[jacko45k]

I guess they didn't take a look after it had rained, when most of the remaining sand is in bags on the beach. It is a great facility though, makes space for concerts etc....

[JoePai]

Ray Charles was the judge  😎

[mikebell]

Timing is everything.  This story comes just under the one about Indians on the beach!  

Next, Pattaya police will be voted most efficient force in Thailand.

[SAFETY FIRST]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Pattaya Beach has recently earned three prestigious awards, spotlighting its outstanding beauty and commitment to sustainable tourism practices.

Just need to get rid of the obese, elderly shirtless foreigners and the beauty will shine. 

 

[KhunBENQ]

"just an hour from Bangkok"

(while you might need an hour to reach the motorway)

When an article starts like that I know what to expect.

Unworldly drivel.

How can you use words like "eco" and "sustainable" for a center of air polluting terrible traffic and mountains of styrofoam takeaways.

[Ironmike]

I'm wondering if the people that work at this aseans news place actually read the crap they write,, So which award does the other article today come under the eco friendly award when 100 Indians are sleeping on the beach here or the award for broke ass Indians that can't afford a hotel room maybe cheap accommodation award. 

Pattaya has always been and will always be a sh*thole full of dirty old men with one hand on their wallets and the other on some young girl, getting drunk and breaking the laws. 

[VBer]

They made this assessment before bullets been flying there, or after?

[Reddavy]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Picture courtesy: Facebook สายตรงนายกเมืองพัทยา

 

Nestled just an hour from Bangkok, Pattaya Beach has recently earned three prestigious awards, spotlighting its outstanding beauty and commitment to sustainable tourism practices.

 

This recognition, granted by esteemed organisations such as the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research and the Department of Tourism, affirms Pattaya’s ongoing dedication to high-quality beach management.

 

Central to these accolades is the ISO 13009 standard, which serves as a benchmark for evaluating tourism quality on beaches. Pattaya Beach excelled, particularly in the category of 'natural tourist attraction quality standards', applauded for its robust management and development strategies.

 

Additionally, the beach achieved Level 2 "Full Requirements" certification under the ISO 13009:2015 Beach Operation standard and received the Thai tourist attraction quality standards for beaches award (TCT. 609:2551).

 

Pattaya's commitment doesn't stop at awards; the city is actively aligning its tourism efforts with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This initiative is aimed at addressing multifaceted challenges spanning economic, social, and environmental sectors to create a promising future for both visitors and locals.

 

These achievements come amid a noticeable tourism surge in Chonburi province, which houses Pattaya. Chaiwat Tamthai of the Tourism Authority of Thailand's Pattaya office reports a significant uptick in visitor numbers.

From January to November 2024, Chonburi welcomed 24 million visitors — a 17.92% increase compared to the previous year. This influx generated an impressive revenue spike of 26.54%, amounting to 260 billion Thai Baht.

 

The visitor demographic is diverse, with an influx of both international and domestic tourists. Specifically, 10 million from abroad and 14 million from within Thailand enjoyed Pattaya's offerings.

 

Projections for 2025 suggest this upward trend will continue, predicting a 25% growth in tourism, especially given the 505,411 visitors who embarked on their Pattaya experience just in the first five days of January.

 

Among the top nationalities visiting Pattaya are Chinese (69,548), Malaysians (57,127), Russians (46,752), South Koreans (28,160), and Indians (26,635). This diversity underscores Pattaya Beach’s robust appeal and its status as a premier global destination.

 

As Chonburi and Pattaya continue to enhance their tourism strategies and infrastructure, these awards solidify the region’s commitment to excellence in both beauty and sustainability.  natural allure and world-class tourist experiences, reported The Nation.

 

-- 2025-02-07

 

 

[shackleton]

Yes agree with some of the comments made starting with a hour from Bangkok

Then the Indians mass sleeping on the beach 

Say no more 😱

[Kinok Farang]

Hahahaha,sorry that's all i could say on the matter.

[mran66]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Pattaya Beach excelled, particularly in the category of 'natural tourist attraction quality standards'

 

Sure - regardless of the fact that the 'natural tourist attraction quality standards' have gone down in past couple of decades as a result of development in nutritional habits in the country, still not that bad by global standards. 

 

Artificial tourist attraction standards may have gone up as a result of developments in polymer chemistry, but of course subject to personal assessment of punters whether that is good or bad.

[dallen52]

How can any location be eco friendly when you have direct discharge from sewage into the sea there??

[dallen52]

3 hours ago, mikebell said:

Next, Pattaya police will be voted most efficient force in Thailand.

Most profitable. 

Pay for positions is still alive and thriving. 

[maddox41]

Who is Pattaya paying to win those awards as it not a beach I rate at all 

And throw in the tourists sleeping  on it Thailand just lives in its golden axe bubble 

[kuzmabruk]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

esteemed organisations

They didn’t mention that I also awarded Pattaya something 

[spidermike007]

Paradise? The Maldives, maybe.

Tikehau Island, French Polynesia. Can't decide whether you want white- or pink-sand beaches? ...

 

Dreamland Beach, Bali. ...

Menjangan Island, Bali

Gili Islands, Lombok

Raja Ampat, West Papua

 Busuanga Island, Philippines 

Seagrass Bay, Laucala Island, Fiji, Ypao Beach, Tumon, Guam

Honopu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii

Maipio Valley Beach, Big Island, Hawaii, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. ...

Harbour Island, Bahamas. ...

Blue Beach (La Chiva), Vieques, Puerto Rico. ...

Trunk Bay, St. John, USVI.

Devil’s Bay, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands

Parrot Cay, Turks and Caicos

Lindquist Beach, St. Thomas

Palm Beach, Aruba, San Blas, Panama, Oludeniz, Turkey

Porto Katsiki, Lefkada, Greece

And locally try Banana Beach, Koh Hey Island, Phuket 

 

Any mention of any beach on the Gulf Coast of Thailand, as a paradise is a stretch. The area between Pak Nam Pran and Ban Saphan Boi, is probably the best stretch of beach on the Gulf, in my opinion. 

 

[Ricky Koh Samui]

How about the sleeping Indians = where are they all hiding during the day?

[klauskunkel]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Pattaya Beach has recently earned three prestigious awards

This recognition, granted by esteemed organisations such as the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research and the Department of Tourism

I just awarded myself a prestigious award which will go on the shelf where I keep my other self-awarded awards.

I want to thank myself for this award, thank I.

[RayWright]

ISO 13009:2015 establishes general requirements and recommendations for beach operators that offer tourist and visitor services. It provides guidance for both beach operators and users regarding the delivery of sustainable management and planning, beach ownership, sustainable infrastructure and service provision needs, including beach safety, information and communication, cleaning and waste removal.

 

Interesting ISO13009 doesn’t cover water quality, so you may have a pretty looking sandy / aggregate beach, with a bit of signage and an organised beach cleaning operation i.e. a couple of bins and coconut branch  beach umbrellas, and a couple of indigenous natives selling the local brew. Yet in terms of water quality standards, much is driven by The World Health Organisation (WHO), which in recent days has lost a shedload of funding. 

As a former active member of the SAS in the UK, that's Surfers against Sewage incase there's any confusion, I wouldn't even dip my toes in the local water.

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Nestled just an hour from Bangkok, Pattaya Beach has recently earned three prestigious awards, spotlighting its outstanding beauty and commitment to sustainable tourism practices

Must be a different beach to the one the Indians are using?

[Reddavy]

4 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Just need to get rid of the obese, elderly shirtless foreigners and the beauty will shine. 

 

That’s you f****d then 🤷🏼

[Reddavy]

1 hour ago, dallen52 said:

How can any location be eco friendly when you have direct discharge from sewage into the sea there??

Yes if like swimming with s**t and used condoms it’s a pleasure for sure. 🙈

[terryofcrete]

4 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

"just an hour from Bangkok"

(while you might need an hour to reach the motorway)

When an article starts like that I know what to expect.

Unworldly drivel.

How can you use words like "eco" and "sustainable" for a center of air polluting terrible traffic and mountains of styrofoam takeaways.

Once I see "nestled"....I'm out of there .... 

[KhunBENQ]

2 hours ago, Ironmike said:

Pattaya has always been and will always be a sh*thole full of dirty old men with one hand on their wallets and the other on some young girl, getting drunk and breaking the laws. 

Minorities exist

[Cabradelmar]

Ain't no one in their right mind who has ever seen potty-ya buying this 😂 this is Thais giving awards to Thais #whatajoke

[koele2]

Thailand does not seem to understand conflict of interest.