Photo courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

Pattaya has experienced a significant boost in tourism, with officials reporting that over 18 million tourists visited the city between January and August this year. Mayor Poramet Ngampichet revealed that 11.38 million of these visitors were domestic travellers, marking a substantial year-on-year increase of 11.79%. This rise in numbers is credited to enhanced safety measures and a series of major events, reinforcing Pattaya’s reputation as a desirable destination.

 

The sharp increase in tourism follows efforts by local leaders to present Pattaya as a safe and appealing city. Authorities have focused on improving infrastructure and safety protocols to gain traveler confidence. Although the return of international tourists, particularly from China, is yet to reach pre-pandemic figures, there's optimism for the remaining months of the year due to a packed schedule of high-profile events.

 

Major events slated for the coming months include the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival, the Pattaya Jazz Festival, and extravagant New Year celebrations. Additionally, cultural and culinary festivals will highlight regional Thai cuisine, further enticing visitors. These events are expected to draw both local and international crowds, enhancing the city’s tourism prospects.

 

To further reassure tourists, Pattaya has implemented advanced safety measures, including AI-linked CCTV systems and real-time local police monitoring. The city also introduced the Pattaya Connect mobile app, providing real-time traffic updates and local news, designed to keep both residents and tourists informed.

 

Despite ongoing issues with flooding during heavy rain, Mayor Poramet assured that these occurrences are manageable and are quickly resolved, typically within two hours. He emphasized that such challenges do not hinder the overall visitor experience, and the city remains committed to addressing infrastructure concerns efficiently.

 

As Pattaya gears up for its busiest time of the year, expectations for continued growth in tourism are high. The city aims to sustain momentum into 2026, with enhanced safety and a robust lineup of events serving as key drivers of success.

 

Key Takeaways

• Tourist numbers in Pattaya have risen significantly due to safety efforts and events.
• The city has launched advanced safety and communication systems to reassure visitors.
• Upcoming festivals and events are set to attract more domestic and international tourists.

 

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Safety ?! Are they trolling now?

what surge ?            how are you calculating this surge .........total nonsense 

 

 

 

Pattaya is far less safe than it used to be with loads of young stoners roaming the sois looking for trouble.

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

real-time local police monitoring.

Does that mean visible police?  Two hours driving round town on Tuesday revealed a total of none.

Empty chatter.

Waiting for tomorrow's "tourist number dropping" report.

The festivals attract domestic tourism for a weekend or so.

Hardly any overseas tourist plan their stay for these festivals.

More fights going on there than a muay Thai gym !! 🙄🙈

22 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

The festivals attract domestic tourism for a weekend or so.

Hardly any overseas tourist plan their stay for these festivals.

Yes, true.

But I expect it still puts some money in the coffers.

What safety efforts?  the city need a rest, and a  clean up

1 minute ago, actonion said:

What safety efforts?  the city need a rest, and a  clean up

We might be doing better than Bangkok, where buildings crumble into dust or tumble into the subway system. 

More   crap talk  to keep the  locals happy

They are dreaming of days long gone now its indians with gold chains and striped shirts with straws in hand 

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

This rise in numbers is credited to enhanced safety measures and a series of major events, reinforcing Pattaya’s reputation as a desirable destination.

More TAT BS marketing

3 hours ago, henryford1958 said:

Pattaya is far less safe than it used to be with loads of young stoners roaming the sois looking for trouble.

 

 

Benidorm Brits roaming the streets looking to smash some heads in and be racist. 

5 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

Empty chatter.

Waiting for tomorrow's "tourist number dropping" report.

 

 

No need to wait: this is from today:  😄

 

 

 

Must me all the Muslims arriving as TAT assured us they saw a market to replace the Chinese.

17 minutes ago, Espanol said:

 

 

No need to wait: this is from today:  😄

 

 

 

The "rise" in Patts tourism numbers was domestic - note the OP lack of coparison to last year's numbers, except for an 11 pc hike in local visitors. Overall, incoming is down and won't return. 

I've been in TH 30 years and this year is the first when numerous old friends elsewhere around the world have more than once enquired after my safety. Cambo, sinkholes, earthquake etc, none of them slightly dangerous; but now BKK and TH are "on the radar" for what passes for news organisations these days, and potential visitors notice these things.

4 minutes ago, BarraMarra said:

Must me all the Muslims arriving as TAT assured us they saw a market to replace the Chinese.

How about forming a Bacon Sandwich Club to fend them off?

5 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

The festivals attract domestic tourism for a weekend or so.

Hardly any overseas tourist plan their stay for these festivals.

and i would guess many bkk  and other out of town thais drive down for the day  or evening and then drive back home.

Oh come on it is about safety?  What a laugh it is about massage, Walking street and Soi 6.  I walked Soi 6 yesterday at 8pm.  Must be 400 to 500 hundred girls working just on that Soi ready for happy time and so many man walking.

 

A good buisness to set up Flog Burkhas and head Scarfs as there is a possibility of an influx of Muslims.

8 hours ago, henryford1958 said:

Pattaya is far less safe than it used to be with loads of young stoners roaming the sois looking for trouble.

So very true henryford, and some Russian women even jumping out of windows to their death while stoned. 

Pattaya Tourism Surge Attributed to Safety and Events.

 

Safety what a load of rubbish. It's the same being watch your back late at night.  RTP go to bed or home by 3pm. As  for." Events", what Events is this headline referring to?

1 hour ago, Dilligaph98 said:

The "rise" in Patts tourism numbers was domestic - note the OP lack of coparison to last year's numbers, except for an 11 pc hike in local visitors. Overall, incoming is down and won't return. 

I've been in TH 30 years and this year is the first when numerous old friends elsewhere around the world have more than once enquired after my safety. Cambo, sinkholes, earthquake etc, none of them slightly dangerous; but now BKK and TH are "on the radar" for what passes for news organisations these days, and potential visitors notice these things.

     British and US visitor numbers are up for 2025 and both will likely reach or come close to the record numbers for 2019.   Pattaya, along with Phuket and Bangkok, has been on Mastercard's top 20 visited cities in the world list.  Pattaya has been attracting at least 15 million visitors a year, domestic and foreign, for some time now.  This year Pattaya is easily surpassing that 15 million mark if it is already at 18 million.

    Lots of Bangkokians have Pattaya getaway condos, with a number of projects, such at Lumpini's Wong Amat, Naklua, Park Beach, and Seaview,  Sansiri's The Base and Baan Plai Haad, and SC Asset's Centric Sea, among others, originally marketing to Bangkokians.  Bangkokians also own condos at a number of older projects scattered around town, especially in Wong Amat.

8 hours ago, mikebell said:

Does that mean visible police?  Two hours driving round town on Tuesday revealed a total of none.

What's it like these days? I haven't been in 5 or 6 years, so it must have changed a lot. Last time I was there it felt like it was full on Indian nightclubs and stuff, quite a change from before!

10 hours ago, henryford1958 said:

loads of young stoners roaming the sois looking for trouble.

 

And the award for reefer madness comment of the day goes to.

13 hours ago, smedly said:

what surge ?            how are you calculating this surge .........total nonsense 

 

 

 

Don't hotels have to report who stays in them? That's one way to keep track I think.

12 hours ago, hotchilli said:

More TAT BS marketing

100% correct

15 hours ago, falangUK said:

What's it like these days? I haven't been in 5 or 6 years, so it must have changed a lot. Last time I was there it felt like it was full on Indian nightclubs and stuff, quite a change from before!

My usual route is down Kao Talo where it can take four or five red lights before you even get on Suk.  Tai was supposed to be much easier after illegally parked cars/bikes were removed, but that, like the helmet enforcement, seems to have died the death of all such measures.  The stretch from Suk to 3rd Road is slow as drivers attempt U-turns without being able to reach full lock thus requiring lots of back & forths.  Negotiating past Soi Bukao entrance is slow as tuk-tuks presume they have right of way and selfishly block all traffic till they emerge.  2nd Road is slow even since the completion of the 3 year road works.  There are two pedestrian crossings designed to allow snails to inch their way over which creates a log-jam.  Coming back, since the erection of the new, multi-million baht, pointless signage was finished, Beach road narrows to 2 lanes causing another jam if the lights are on red at 2nd Road.

 

So the short answer to your question is; nothing has changed; still no police presence; roads are peopled by selfish morons who cannot drive.