Pattaya marine-protection plan to expand to Jomtien, but still lacks funding
PATTAYA:--Although they lack the money to carry out their plans, Pattaya officials hope to expand two Jomtien Beach tourist-information centers as part of its plan to integrated police, Marine Department and city hall administrators to respond to water-related accidents.

Chonburi Deputy Gov. Adisak Thepass chaired the May 31 meeting at the Sigma Resort to follow up the May 27 decision to build a new marine-assistance center at the site of the city’s former pier.

Officials estimated that center would cost 226,000 baht to build but, at the latest meeting, Pattaya Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh it will now cost around 500,000 baht to expand the existing Tourist Information Center to handle marine-safety duties and personnel.
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-- Pattaya Mail 2013-06-15

Doesnt seem too expensive, at least compared to the couple lengths of rope and a few floats that the other end of the city needs. Maybe this project doesnt have as many pockets to fill?