Pattaya, Thailand – In order to remove public spaces, the urban officials in Jomtien have recently been seen how severe concrete tables were illegally placed on public footpaths. These tables had been set up without permission and converted pedestrian paths into private seating areas. While the action was praised by many online, a growing number of locals ask: What's next – and why don't these violations become hard enough to keep them?
The city's message was clear: “We did it. We do it. As an official, photos of the distance process shared, which was visibly exhausting. But the public reaction ranged from gratitude to skepticism and completely frustration.
“City officials did the right thing – it appreciates it very much.”
“Great job. Thank you – it must have taken real strength to move these things.”
But many agreed concerns that the enforcement in the city is not the same.
“It's good, but it should be done everywhere. I see large restaurants and well -known businesses that do the same and nobody touches them. You don't even need a complaint – just drive down the side streets. You will see everything. “
The public asked why the city continues to rely on reactive clean -up work and not to proactive punishment.
“Why are you not punished properly?”
“Repetitional offenders should be detained.”
“Where are the income from fines? That could help finance better enforcement.”
Some comments were sarcastic:
“Maybe you planned a picnic?”
“Are these tables for playing chess or just to the territory?”
Others pointed out how unfair it is that city workers have to waste energy from repeat offenders:
“These officers work so hard to clean up for selfish people.”
“It has to be exhausting to lift this stuff again and again.”
People have also reported other problem areas, such as B. permanent tents behind Tukcom in South Pattaya and asked why they are ignored.
“You are clarifying it now, but just wait – you will bring everything back soon.”
“This is the most selfish that I have seen – to block a public way with specific tables.”
For some, the question is not just about aesthetics – it's about fairness, enforcement and the image of the city.
The consensus is clear: Pattaya's footpaths belong to the public and not to private companies. While the city had a start, many locals demand real consequences –Not only lift the tables, but raise the standards.
