Report Pattaya Officials Crack Down on Unauthorised Signs in Public Spaces

[snoop1130]

Advertisement signs advertised on electricity poles in Pattaya | Photo via Pattaya Mail

 

Pattaya City officials have initiated a campaign urging residents and visitors to stop attaching signs or writing on public property, such as electrical poles and other municipal infrastructure. This movement aims to preserve the city’s cleanliness, orderliness, and aesthetic charm.

 

Authorities have made it clear that anyone caught violating these regulations will be subject to legal action. This announcement has sparked significant discussion online, with many locals showing support while also raising concerns. A notable issue highlighted is the problem of election campaign signs, which are often seen obstructing views and posing potential safety hazards.

 

 

 

A resident recounted to Pattaya Mail a near-miss traffic accident caused by a large obstructive sign, underscoring the gravity of the issue. Many have called for consistent enforcement, especially regarding political advertisements. There is a strong sentiment among the public that all unauthorised signage should be promptly removed and offenders fined, regardless of the sign's nature or purpose.

 

Pattaya officials have assured the public of their commitment to implementing these regulations consistently and equitably. The goal is to ensure that public spaces remain tidy, safe, and inviting for everyone. The effectiveness of this campaign relies not only on the city's enforcement efforts but also on community cooperation in maintaining Pattaya’s visual appeal and safety.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-01

 

 

[Peabody]

How about removing all the crap from the sidewalk on the other side of the street in that photo?

[lungbing]

Quote "This movement aims to preserve the city’s cleanliness, orderliness, and aesthetic charm. " Unquote

 

You've got to have cleanliness, orderliness and aesthetic charm before you can preserve them.

 

[newbee2022]

Well, police will remove it and shortly after it's back again.

Seize the things. Easiest way.

[NemoH]

By usual suspects... 🤣 to usual target audience... nothing to do with Thais and the rest of us...🤣

[BerndD]

"...  preserve the city’s cleanliness, orderliness, and aesthetic charm."

 

This made my day!

 

[JJ-Thailand]

The police and the politicians ordered shop owners in my area to free the pavements from food carts, flowerpots, commercial signs, tables, chairs, benches and other stuff so people didn't have to walk in the streets. This was 3 years ago, nothing happened, still the same. Welcome to Thailand!

[actonion]

And the Local Government being the Chief  Offenders, Now in East  Pattaya nearly every  pole has  Mug Shots  attached   of   those  hoping to be elected along with all the other crap that Thai's attach to the poles for free advertising that end up broken, and  littering the area a few weeks later..How about  som Government labour  removing them all 

[portisaacozzy]

14 hours ago, Peabody said:

How about removing all the crap from the sidewalk on the other side of the street in that photo?

 

14 hours ago, Peabody said:

How about removing all the crap from the sidewalk on the other side of the street in that photo?

glad that they are targeting the tourist who put up posters,long overdue

[worrab]

Need the same enforcement, 555, in Hua Hin as well!!

[impulse]

Who wants to jump out of a plane with a guy humping them all the way down?

 

But, I digress.

 

 

[hotchilli]

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A notable issue highlighted is the problem of election campaign signs, which are often seen obstructing views and posing potential safety hazards.

But will be tolerated.

[AustinRacing]

It is expensive to put business signs up outside business premises. You gotta pay rent to someone be it buses, council property etc. So why should they be allowed to advertise free away from their business. Fine them or have them pay rent following safety passes. 

[KhunBENQ]

7 hours ago, BerndD said:

"...  preserve the city’s cleanliness, orderliness, and aesthetic charm."

 

This made my day!

 

You do not enjoy the aesthetic charm?

Never drove through Walking Street in the bright morning light?

[jacko45k]

20 hours ago, JJ-Thailand said:

The police and the politicians ordered shop owners in my area to free the pavements from food carts, flowerpots, commercial signs, tables, chairs, benches and other stuff so people didn't have to walk in the streets. This was 3 years ago, nothing happened, still the same. Welcome to Thailand!

My area is full of election promotion boards particularly on corners where they get in the way for driving!