Report Pattaya Beach: Locals Unite for Massive Shoreline Cleanup

[webfact]

PIcture courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

Pattaya Beach was buzzing with activity as over 500 eager locals gathered for a massive cleanup, led by Mayor Poramet Ngampichet.

 

This high-energy event focused on revitalising the beachfront, drawing significant support from city officials and local tourist groups, ensuring it remains a safe, world-class destination.

 

The initiative saw the participation of Deputy Mayors, City Council Members, and associations like the Pattaya Boat Operators and Jet Ski Rental Club. Residents pitched in, showcasing a collective commitment to their beloved coastline.

 

Pattaya Beach, a year-round tourist hotspot, faces challenges with debris during low tide, including plastic, glass, and hazardous materials, making cleanup efforts crucial for safety and reputation.

 

To combat waste and preserve the beach, local organisers launched the Pattaya Beach Cleaning initiative.

 

Volunteers were divided to tackle key areas such as the Dusit Curve and South Pattaya Beach, meticulously removing debris beyond the high-tide mark, a collaborative effort highlighted by Pattaya Mail.

 

This successful event underscored the power of community and shared responsibility. Mayor Ngampichet lauded the achievement and confirmed plans for future cleanups as part of a long-term strategy to maintain Pattaya’s pristine allure.

 

These ongoing efforts aim to keep the beach a top choice for tourists worldwide, highlighting Pattaya's commitment to sustainability and beauty.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-25

 

 

[blaze master]

Good work. Make it a weekly event. 

[mikebell]

Next, every soi in the land.

[JimHuaHin]

Too bad that the local government authorities do not do this on a daily/weekly basis, unlike in many coastal tourist areas in Australia.

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Pattaya Beach was buzzing with activity as over 500 eager locals gathered for a massive cleanup, led by Mayor Poramet Ngampichet.

In itself a shameful admission....

[jcmj]

Why they don’t spend the money on a beach sweepers to clean the whole beach early every morning is beyond comprehension. Once a month just doesn’t cut it. 

[MalcolmB]

This will bring out the whining farangs.

But I can not see a single farang in the photo actually helping.

[Photoguy21]

10 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

This will bring out the whining farangs.

But I can not see a single farang in the photo actually helping.

I wonder if you was there? No? Just like to complain. Not unusual on this site.

[Burma Bill]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

500 eager locals gathered for a massive cleanup

 

Well I never!

From the photo most appear to be wearing YELLOW shirts (the pro-military, pro-monarchy and anti democracy brigade). No migrants left to do the dirty work?

[bbbbooboo]

hmm… well

intentioned but might be a little late?

[wensiensheng]

“Pattaya Beach, a year-round tourist hotspot, faces challenges with debris during low tide, including plastic, glass, and hazardous materials, making cleanup efforts crucial for safety and reputation.”

 

They do know that the tide goes in and out every day, don’t they?

[Watawattana]

This is nice to see.  I'm not surprised that it needs volunteers to help out, happens a lot round the world. I note of course Australian example/exception mentioned by JimHuaHin.  Where I'm originally from the local councils have basically stopped the vast majority of basic environmental maintenance, so if the population want it to look today then they need to get out themselves.  Some examples of non-activity and some good local work below.

 

I also agree with blaze master's comment, needs to be regular.  Perhaps it could be supported by anyone arrested for any offence as part of a community punishment (plus the donation of tea money of course)?  Make the place better for everyone, including the sois.

[impulse]

1 hour ago, MalcolmB said:

This will bring out the whining farangs.

But I can not see a single farang in the photo actually helping.

 

Even volunteer work requires a work permit.  I wouldn't risk it.

 

[superal]

Beach clean up is excellent but it doesn't alter the fact that the polluted sea is unfit to swim in 

[PETERTHEEATER]

I thought beach cleaning was a reserved occupation.......for non- Thais......

[johng]

They have mechanical motorised beach cleaning machines that should be used 2 x per day.

[impulse]

1 hour ago, johng said:

They have mechanical motorised beach cleaning machines that should be used 2 x per day.

 

That's one reason I love Samila beach down in Songkhla.

 

But I'd bet it's the international oil companies operating out of Songkhla that fund them...

 

 

This second photo is the day after a storm blew through, stirring up the water and dumping trash on the beach.  It was clean that next day.

 

 

 

[Xonax]

They must be getting really desperate to bring back tourists now!

[Burma Bill]

1 hour ago, impulse said:

 

Even volunteer work requires a work permit.  I wouldn't risk it.

 

 

With respect, that is not necessarily the case.

 

I was a Tourist Police Volunteer for 9 years and I did not need a work permit . This also applied to all my foreign volunteer colleagues. 

[impulse]

4 minutes ago, Burma Bill said:

With respect, that is not necessarily the case.

 

I was a Tourist Police Volunteer for 9 years and I did not need a work permit . This also applied to all my foreign volunteer colleagues. 

 

Technically, it is the law.  Whether it's enforced or not (and by whom) is a different question.

[peter zwart]

It's good to see that there is some action on this matter. Now also put many decent bins on the beach and empty them on regular base. And to all the SH's  (Thai and Farang) that dump their garbage on the beach........clean up your own mess.

[KannikaP]

3 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

This will bring out the whining farangs.

But I can not see a single farang in the photo actually helping.

You can actually distinguish between Thai & Falangs from that photo?

[thesetat]

3 hours ago, jcmj said:

Why they don’t spend the money on a beach sweepers to clean the whole beach early every morning is beyond comprehension. Once a month just doesn’t cut it. 

I agree. The beach should be cleaned daily. Not monthly and not by locals who worry if they do not go out there that the city would lose more tourists. I also seriously doubt they were eager. Perhaps eager to finish only. 

The city has enough money and resources to buy a commercial beach sweeper. They can easily find a thai worker to operate it daily. So why can they not spit out the expense and make it happen?

[thesetat]

How much does a Beach Cleaner Cost? Beach cleaners' costs vary greatly depending on their size and mode of propulsion. Self-propelled machines can cost anywhere up to $90,000, while tractor-towed beach cleaners can cost as little as $10,000.

[Grusa]

2 hours ago, johng said:

They have mechanical motorised beach cleaning machines that should be used 2 x per day.

The trouble is, beach umbrellas, deck chairs, tourists, drunks, flotsam, jetsam, and the odd masseuse tend to clog up the works. Not to mention condoms.....

[Andycoops]

Disgraceful that the city authority can't  do the job and not rely on the general public to do it.

 

After all it's a publicly funded facility.