Health Pattaya Introduces Health Charter to Transform City’s Image

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Picture courtesy of MGR Online

 

Pattaya is taking a transformative step with the launch of an ambitious health charter designed to reform key sectors and enhance residents' quality of life. Central to this initiative are improvements in tattoo safety, night-time worker welfare, and child protection against e-cigarettes. These issues will be addressed at the 3rd Pattaya City Health Assembly on 26 August.

 

Driving this campaign is a partnership between Pattaya City and the National Health Commission Office (NHCO), supported by schools, police, health workers, and community organisations. On 25 July, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed with 11 local schools, law enforcement, and the Bang Lamung District Public Health Office to tackle youth vaping.

 

Mayor Poramet Ngampichet emphasised the need for high standards in health, safety, and community well-being to sustain Pattaya's appeal as a global tourist destination. "Pattaya’s income depends on tourism, so we must build a livable and sustainable city," he remarked.

 

The mayor noted the city's authority to issue or withdraw business permits as a powerful tool to ensure compliance.

 

A significant part of the plan is the creation of a Tattoo Artist Charter, focusing on hygiene standards, certification, and cultural sensitivity, particularly about sacred symbols. Developed with artists and health officials, this will help professionalise the industry.

 

Night-time workers, including freelancers, food vendors, and entertainment staff, will gain from enhanced welfare protections. Proposed measures include 24-hour health clinics, anonymous complaint channels, and childcare facilities for workers' families. Funding will be sourced from the Local Health Security Fund, underwritten by the NHSO and Pattaya City.

 

Police Lieutenant Colonel Kanrapa Mukdasanit highlighted efforts to improve labour rights and address mental health, cervical cancer, and safety in high-risk jobs. NGOs and civil groups working on these issues will receive additional support through city funding.

 

The initiative also seeks to foster public policy discussions, allowing citizens, academics, and agencies to contribute to health reform. Dr. Aphichat Rodsom, Deputy Secretary-General of the NHCO, stressed the government's commitment to reducing e-cigarette use among Pattaya's youth. "This is about protecting futures," he declared. "And we will not back down."

 

With these sweeping reforms, Pattaya aims to redefine its image and ensure a healthy, thriving environment for both its residents and visitors.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-30

 

 

[HappyExpat57]

You have to give it to them, they keep coming up with imaginative ways to justify their existence.

[petermik]

Tattoo Artist Charter... just what is needed...who dreams up these ridiculous schemes🙄

[jacko45k]

12 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said:

You have to give it to them, they keep coming up with imaginative ways to justify their existence.

I was going to suggest they give this nonsense a rest!

[JimHuaHin]

Health charter hub?

[mikebell]

Any movement on protection of Bar Girls' Charter.  A good letter in Bangkok Post Bag this morning highlighting their plight.