City Engineers Will Eventually Fix Nagging Problems Around Town

[Rimmer]

City engineers will eventually fix nagging problems around town

PATTAYA:--The Pattaya City fountain on Beach Road near Soi 7 used to be a symbol of pride. It’s now the shoreline’s biggest trashcan.

The landmark seemingly is being ignored by city workers, who appear not to care that a beachfront garbage dump damages the city’s image. Likewise, residents and passersby are showing their disrespect for others and disregard for the city by throwing trash into the once striking waterworks.

Phuangphaka Sithichai, Pattaya’s public parks superintendant, said the city hasn’t had the money to repair pipes after car collisions damaged them. However, the recently announced 150 million baht beach beautification project will include a fountain upgrade, she said.

Full story:http://www.pattayamail.com/localnews/city-engineers-will-eventually-fix-nagging-problems-around-town-11027

-- Pattaya Mail 2012-03-16

[Langsuan Man]

Sure didn't have any problem raising funds for the extravagant Dolphin themed street lights along North Pattaya Road

I wonder how long they will last before the scrap dealers start to dismantle them

[lovetotravel]

Sure didn't have any problem raising funds for the extravagant Dolphin themed street lights along North Pattaya Road

I wonder how long they will last before the scrap dealers start to dismantle them

Right up there with the pedestrian crosswalks?

[TheWalkingMan]

They need to aim for low maintenance fixtures.