Pattaya to become a "smarter" city

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Yeah, right. Anyone already holding your breath?

I hate to be negative about it, but please allow me several minutes to finish having my little laugh.

I think if there is any chance of success at all, then to achieve a truly smart city they're going to need people a lot smarter - and experienced - than those they already have.
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Pattaya Launches Public Space and Traffic Overhaul for a Smarter City

By Aim Tanakorn

March 27, 2025

Pattaya is stepping up its management efforts with new projects to reclaim public spaces and tackle traffic congestion, aiming to create a safer and more organized city for residents and visitors alike.

Pattaya City Mayor Mr. Poramase Ngampichet is implementing urban management projects to improve the city’s quality of life for both residents and visitors. One key policy, the “Khun Kak, Rao Kep” (You Claim, We Clean) project, focuses on reclaiming public spaces taken by private businesses.

The project promotes awareness in restoring encroached areas for public use, such as repurposing spaces for fire sub-stations to improve emergency response to provide greater safety for both residents and tourists.

In addition to this project, Pattaya is also addressing its traffic issues, which is a major concern for the city. Mr. Poramase said under the “Khun Jod, Rao Jap” (You Park, We Arrest) project, the city has introduced new regulations and signed agreements with traffic police to enforce parking discipline.

A pilot area has been designated from Wat Chai Mongkhon Road (That's the wat near the Pattaya Tai-2nd Road intersection) to the Suesarn Intersection to regulate parking, reduce congestion, and improve road safety.

Mr. Poramase said these efforts are part of a broader vision to transform Pattaya into a Smart City, with the goal to create a welcoming environment for visitors from around the world.

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Pattaya City Mayor Mr. Poramase Ngampichet is implementing urban management projects to improve the city’s quality of life for both residents and visitors. One key policy, the “Khun Kak, Rao Kep” (You Claim, We Clean) project, focuses on reclaiming public spaces taken by private businesses.

That's probably a plan to shake down offending businesses for tea money.

A pilot area has been designated from Wat Chai Mongkhon Road (That's the wat near the Pattaya Tai-2nd Road intersection) to the Suesarn Intersection to regulate parking, reduce congestion, and improve road safety.

Mr. Poramase said these efforts are part of a broader vision to transform Pattaya into a Smart City, with the goal to create a welcoming environment for visitors from around the world.

I saw above normal levels of parking enforcement in January & February, without much effect on congestion. If they want to fix congestion, they need decent public transport and measures to discourage cars. The dumb city is not smart enough to fix that.

If they put on buses, had enforced bus only lanes and charged cars 500 baht for parking anywhere in central Pattaya, that would cut congestion.

If they want a welcoming environment, how about fixing the pavements ?
How about NOT digging up about a mile of footpath along Jomtien beach and leaving it awaiting replacement, during high season ? Can it be that difficult to work on a short length at any one time & leave the remainder intact ?
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The most welcoming aspect of Pattaya remains the money boys. Followed by the coffee shops. Then everything else in town and right at the bottom of the list, is the output of city hall.