Mayor Poramet Ngampichet, accompanied by key officials, inspected the progress of the “Better Pattaya Bay” initiative at Pattaya Beach. This initiative aims to streamline the area by managing the placement of speedboats, jet skis, and banana boats, which have cluttered the beach and disrupted tourists’ enjoyment of the water.
Mayor Poramet highlighted the importance of this initiative as Pattaya approaches its peak tourist season. With tourism seeing a significant rebound, a large influx of visitors is anticipated, making water safety crucial. Currently, there are no designated pick-up areas for jet skis, leading operators to accept riders along the entire 2.7 km stretch from North Pattaya to South Pattaya.
To address this, Pattaya officials are working with the Marine Disaster Prevention Unit and the Marine Department to regulate boat movement and docking. Tourists will now be able to board speedboats only at specific locations in North and South Pattaya, and jet skis are banned from coming within 200 meters of the shoreline. These measures aim to enhance safety and create a more organized beach experience for visitors, in line with the Pattaya Model for public safety.
Mayor Poramet noted that these regulations took effect on November 1. During the inspection, the beach appeared orderly, with most jet ski operators following the new rules. However, some violations were observed. Initially, offenders will receive warnings, but repeated infractions may lead to legal action, including possible license revocation by the authorities.
