Public toilets at Bali Hai Pier? Not yet.

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Oh well, I suppose you could always take a whiz over the side . . .

I remember when they were going to build underground restrooms along Jomtien Beach. That idea died a long time ago.

Once again, like so many shoddy and unfinished projects in Pattaya, it's almost always some sort of issue with the contractor. Always excuses rarely acceptable results. Instead of going with the lowest bidder or however they're deciding who gets the job, maybe they ought to consider sticking with contractors that did the job right, completed it on time, and charged a fair price. Of course, the next question is whether there even are, or ever were, any such contractors . . .

Wang Chi-Yang: "Wait! Why are you not in school?"
Wang San: "It's Saturday."
Want Chi Yang: "Always some excuse!!"
- Benson Fong (Wang Chi-Yang), Patrick Andiarte (Wang San), 'Flower Drum Song'
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Pattaya clarifies delays in Bali Hai public toilet project after contractor issues and failed bids

By Pattaya Mail

March 31, 2026

The city of Pattaya has addressed continued delays in the construction of a public restroom facility at Bali Hai Pier, confirming that multiple setbacks have stalled the project but a new contractor is expected to be appointed by May.

During a city council meeting, Deputy Mayor Manot Nongyai explained that the project has faced a series of obstacles since its early stages, including challenging underground ground conditions and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The original contractor later abandoned the project due to financial difficulties, prompting the city to terminate the contract, seize performance guarantees, and pursue legal action for damages.

Officials said the procurement process has since failed twice under the e-bidding system. In the first round, there were interested buyers but no formal bids submitted. In the second, a bidder submitted documents that were incomplete, forcing another cancellation.

The city has now shifted to a selection-based procurement method under public procurement regulations in order to move the project forward. Authorities confirmed that interested contractors have already entered the process.

Despite repeated setbacks, officials remain optimistic that a new contract will be signed in May, allowing construction to resume and the long-delayed facility to finally be completed.

City officials emphasized that they are working to resolve administrative and technical issues to ensure smoother project delivery in the future.

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