Work begins in South Pattaya to create a new "Landmark of Tourism"

[webfact]

Work begins in South Pattaya to create a new "Landmark of Tourism"

 

Picture: STV Pattaya

 

PATTAYA: -- Sophon Cable TV reported that work has begun to transform the port area in South Pattaya into an international marina and park area.

 

Sophon said on Facebook that the area, due to be completed in November, would create a tourism "landmark" that the resort could be proud of.

 

Some 97 million baht has been allocated for the work.

 

Some heavy machinery in the area was pictured yesterday as work began following the clearing of the area in recent months.

 

Source: STV Pattaya

 

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[Thechook]

97 million, that's going to be a lot of concrete

[Chang_paarp]

Will this work push the "waterline" far enough into the bay so as to make the "delayed" building in the immediate area legal?

If so it is a creative way to make a problem go away.

[scorecard]

7 minutes ago, Chang_paarp said:

Will this work push the "waterline" far enough into the bay so as to make the "delayed" building in the immediate area legal?

If so it is a creative way to make a problem go away.

 

Does the whole venture have approvals? 

 

Who owns the land? Is it public land so close to the waterline?

[inzman]

The only one to gain from this is the local Mercedes dealer. 

[fforest1]

It looks like to me that they are infringing on public land...

This development is too close to the water....And I think it will have

to be torn down...

[fforest1]

I am making a bet ......If there is actually any kind of a park with any kind of

trees , you can take it to the bank the trees will be 99% palm trees.... 

[NCC1701A]

Good, a giant open area for all the new freelancers displaced from Soi 6 and the rest of the "crackdown" to do their thing.

 

any short time hotels in the area?

 

 

 

[smedly]

someone must be reading my posts as I have been suggesting this for quite some time now, first the removal of the speedboats and then the development of the area into a park and scenic area as it should  always have been

[WhizBang]

15 hours ago, smedly said:

someone must be reading my posts as I have been suggesting this for quite some time now, first the removal of the speedboats and then the development of the area into a park and scenic area as it should  always have been

 

You are dreaming, if you think that is what is going to happen.  A park and scenic area requires on-going maintenance, and we all know that there is never any budget for maintenance.  

[Mickmouse1]

Give me only 19.7 Mil and I will produce a BRONZE STATUE of a farang having balls massage....nothing can beat that one for an appropriate and relevant land mark?

[GordonP]

2 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

Good, a giant open area for all the new freelancers displaced from Soi 6 and the rest of the "crackdown" to do their thing.

 

any short time hotels in the area?

 

 

 

Would bring them in close proximity to the "Bush Mountain" workers.

[Blinky62]

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[balo]

I wonder hos Pattaya will look like in 10 years? No bars and night clubs because they are bad for the reputation of Pattaya, no sex , its bad for the reputation .  

 

Only parks full of Chinese  and Russian families.  Welcome to paradise! 

 

 

 

[Juan B Tong]

Meanwhile at the completed and yet unopen Sukhumvit/ Pattaya

Klang tunnel,  officials have received word that the Guinness Book of Records is reviewing the project for the biggest boondoggle of the year catagorie.

[mok199]

like..

[Khon Kaen Dave]

11 hours ago, Thechook said:

97 million, that's going to be a lot of concrete

More brown envelopes than concrete, i fancy.

[mok199]

still waiting for the north pattaya project to awaken...mabey they will meet somewhere in the middle...

[Keesters]

21 hours ago, webfact said:

due to be completed in November

 

Which November?

 

2019, 2020? They surely don't mean 2018 do they!

 

[Dobredin Ghusputin]

Quote

a new "Landmark of Tourism"

 

How about a bronze statue of a chain-snatching mermaid?

[Ace of Pop]

a new "Landmark of Tourism"

 
How about a bronze statue of a chain-snatching mermaid?

Riding a Jet Ski too


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[mikebell]

Or a statue of The Unknown Sleeping Policeman.

[thaibeachlovers]

On ‎6‎/‎20‎/‎2017 at 9:13 AM, Thechook said:

97 million, that's going to be a lot of concrete

Nah. It's only going to be half or less for any actual work.

[thaibeachlovers]

On ‎6‎/‎20‎/‎2017 at 11:29 AM, smedly said:

someone must be reading my posts as I have been suggesting this for quite some time now, first the removal of the speedboats and then the development of the area into a park and scenic area as it should  always have been

You mean like the park that used to exist at Bali HI and the scenic walkway that used to go to the lighthouse?

[gk10002000]

I think Pattaya was a fine Landmark of Tourism and I have enjoyed it greatly over the years.  Put it back to what it was in say... 2004.  I love many little side streets.  I loved baht busses being so convenient to hop on and hop off. What a great way to get around town. I loved the mix of some new hotels with some legacy ones, Lek, Flipper. I loved the option of some decent yet cheap apartment rooms off of Soi Bukao.  I loved the less traffic during slow season, and the fully lit up Christmas times.  I loved beach road and much of the path even had flower beds, benches to sit on, etc.  The Naklua boardwalk around the point was nice. 

[juice777]

97 million a Tourist area they can be proud of. Compleated in 4 months do me a favour lol

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[Thechook]

1 hour ago, juice777 said:

97 million a Tourist area they can be proud of. Compleated in 4 months do me a favour lol

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Can be done, just skimp on amenities and proper drainage etc.  How long does it take to pour a thin layer of concrete on the dirt or a few pavers that will crack and lift in a couple of months?

 

Edited June 21, 2017 by Thechook

[juice777]

Can be done, just skimp on amenities and proper drainage etc.  How long does it take to pour a thin layer of concrete on the dirt or a few papers that will crack and lift in a couple of months?

 

What is it then exactly just a concrete space?

 

What is there to be proud about whats the tourist destination?

 

Maybe I am missing something

 

EDIT

 

I've just gone back and read it again are they seriously suggesting that people are going to be impressed or proud of a park?

 

There must be about 10 in my hone town and believe me they don't bring in any toursts. I am not saying pattaya don't need one but please don't big it up if it's just a park for God's sake.

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[Destiny1990]

3 minutes ago, juice777 said:

What is it then exactly just a concrete space?

What is there to be proud about whats the tourist destination?

Maybe I a missing something

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Maybe they place some bins so people dont litter.

[gk10002000]

The Thai ladies are the foundation the place was built upon.  They are the landmark, or were