Report Pattaya Officials Crack Down on Sidewalk Encroachments

[snoop1130]

Pictures courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

Pattaya is taking strides to clear its sidewalks and public spaces, launching a campaign under the motto "Done, Doing, and Continuing—for Pattaya." On April 29, municipal officers conducted a sweep in Jomtien, targeting illegal signage and unauthorised structures encroaching onto pavements.

 

During the inspection, officials discovered that some businesses had extended their operations beyond legal boundaries. They found signs, sunshades, and other fixtures unlawfully occupying public areas. Business owners were given strict warnings to remove these encroachments immediately or face penalties.

 

"The aim is not to punish but to ensure order and accessibility in shared spaces," an official clarified. "We want to collaborate with the community to uphold the rules."

 

This initiative has sparked significant online conversation, with locals expressing support and urging for extended enforcement in Pattaya's congested areas. Residents have highlighted various problem spots, calling for attention on streets cluttered with unauthorised parking and overhanging structures.

 

 

 

Social media users are voicing specific concerns, pointing out areas like Soi Pothisarn 1/1 and Soi Buakhao where public roads have become obstructed by illegally parked cars and extended sunshades. Moreover, campaign posters are flagged as visibility hazards at intersections.

 

The sarcasm isn't lost on some users, with tongue-in-cheek remarks capturing the ongoing struggle with noncompliance: "I told you, it’s in front of my shop—I’ll do whatever I want!"

 

City officials assert that this is just the outset of a larger campaign. More neighbourhoods will be assessed in the coming weeks as part of Pattaya's commitment to improving urban order and ensuring accessibility across the city.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-04-30

 

 

[jas007]

Is LK Metro public or private?

 

I remember back when I first stayed in that neighborhood almost 20 years ago.  Businesses started to expand their operations into the street and there was some discussion about whether that was legal and should be allowed.

 

Fast forward to 2025 and that seems to be totally OK.  Not only do you have your business, you have a big portion of the street, as well.