Pattaya triathalon

[phycokiller]

I noticed that they are going to be swimming in the water off Pattaya Klang. Has the water been tested to see if it is safe to swim in? I dont think so and Im pretty sure its not safe to swim in. I would guess this involves professional athletes that would have expected this to be checked and no doubt some have insurance which will be voided if they do get sick. I guess they can try and sue the council but that will take years. Anyway I cant see this event attracting many sane people from outside Thailand while they pretend this problem doesnt exist.

[KittenKong]

Apparently City Hall will be asking everyone in Pattaya to stop flushing their toilets for 24 hours prior to the start of the race.

This should give the participants a fighting chance of not developing cholera.

[tolsti]

I believe it would depend as to whether the triathlon is being heard under the auspices of any of the International Triathlon organisations. I know of one that was to be held as regulated and cancelled the event when they realised it would not and could not meet the required standards.

[jacko45k]

As you state, they are hardly likely to admit if swimming amidst the effluent of Pattaya is unhealthy. More than a few fitness nuts would be scared off by that!

[wombat]

Has the water been tested to see if it is safe to swim in?

PMSL

you already know the answer.

[AdamRich]

People swim in it everyday and you have heard of an outbreak when? So of course it is safe; desirable to swim in is another question.

[Emster23]

I've lived in Jomtien for around 10 years now and have never gone swimming here. Too many reports of trips to hospital for ear infections and such. No worries with triathlon.competitors. International competitors will probably be out of country when first symptoms appear.

[GAZZPA]

Swimming whilst avoiding the bobbing human faeces is part of the Thai Triathalon, just keep your mouth closed, ha ha ha,,

[Gandtee]

If you are in the sea, I suggest that you swim. If you are not in the sea, it is not necessary.

[chicowoodduck]

Suggest just taking a few laps in any local toilet....same conditions as the bay on any given day...?

[NickJ]

In two and a half decades I have been in that water twice.....last time my buddies gf, who had never been in the ocean was asking what the floating brown things were.

Swimming in this and having to get this water in the mouth......no way.

[Gringogazzer]

At least safety won't be an issue.

Anyone who gets into trouble can just grab onto a passing floating turd for buoyancy.

Failing that a jet ski will be on hand & once brought into shore the struggler will be charged ฿30,000 for the damage they caused.

Pattaya, the hub of water sports.

[Mudcrab]

That's if they make to the beach on their bikes in the first place and not get cleaned up by a marauding baht bus.

[phycokiller]

got to say that while Im sure the water doesnt pass any health standards I have never seen any turds floating in it

[MZurf]

got to say that while Im sure the water doesnt pass any health standards I have never seen any turds floating in it

Me too, although I've seen a lot of turds swim in it

[Ulic]

Why test the water when you know it is unlikely to give you the result you want.

[onemorechang]

got to say that while Im sure the water doesnt pass any health standards I have never seen any turds floating in it

That's because no one has a solid poo in pattaya.

[phycokiller]

got to say that while Im sure the water doesnt pass any health standards I have never seen any turds floating in it

That's because no one has a solid poo in pattaya.

not the chang drinkers anyway

[EJK]

No it is not safe and yes they would swim in anything

The outer depths are clean but swallowing water near sure maybe a big mistake... These people do not even clean thye beach shore lines. Its the Thainess at work

If we dont use it dont clean it LOL

[digbeth]

I've just been down Jomtien 2nd road, which I think, is the cycle track portion of the Triathlon some stretch of the old Thapphraya from South Pattaya towards Thepprasit seems to be resurfaced, new plants on the median just planted and on the 'new' Jomtien 2nd road, the road surface is atrocious in parts still, not really suitable for a bike race, maybe that's also why there are now a roundabout in the middle of intersection with soi wat boon too....

at least the stretch of Jomtien 2nd road that connects to Sukhumvit looks nice for a bike ride

looks like a lot of money has been injected into city hall's contractors...

[balo]

Maybe they will wear some kind of protection like a swimming suit ? And with a mask on it feel a bit safer, at least you wont get feaces in your eyes.

[Woody1]

This is worth watching!!!

The swim takes place outside the Hard Rock (1.5km), then it finishes off after running over a newly erected temporary bridge over Beach Rd, then finish the swim in the hotel pool..............before running through the pizzeria, bar, and lobby to get to on your bike!!!

If there are no injuries involved in this chaos I'll eat my hat!!!!

Just been told there are in excess of 1000 people going to run past as people enjoy breakfast!

BTW, a guy has just walked through the bar pushing his bike, whilst wearing underpants!!!

I kid you not.........

Here's another photo!

[Woody1]

Normal in the bar!!!

[Woody1]

One more!

[balo]

When is the start ? I would like to watch them swim in the sewage

[Woody1]

Balo, the fun will start around 6, building up into a climax, or a flush.......around 9.

[Woody1]

Pattaya was destined to be the triathlon home..............

Men trying to be women

Women trying to be men

And everyone trying to rob you!!!

[striderman]

friday opposite hard rock

[balo]

6 am was too early for me. It's over already.