Jomtien: Chaos through road construction - tourism in acute danger!

Jomtien: Chaos through road construction - tourism in acute danger!

Jomtien, Thailand - The Jomtien beach promenade in Pattaya, Thailand, is currently transformed into an urban construction site. Long street work on the Jomtien Beach Road and the Second Road shape the image of the popular beach region. The city administration defends this infrastructure measure, but emphasizes no clear times for completion. In the meantime, residents and business people complain massive negative effects on their everyday life and their business. Everywhere there is dust, building rubble and open pits, which endangers the safety of passers -by.

A central aspect are the destroyed or blocked sidewalks that force pedestrians to pass dangerously close to traffic. In addition, Songthaews, an important means of transport in Pattaya, avoid the area or only drive it irregularly, which further exaggerates the situation. Managing directors and local entrepreneurs report drastic loss of sales. A bar owner in the Soi Whitehouse even describes that he had to record a decline of over 40 percent.

one -way street regulation and its consequences

In March 2024, the one -way street regulation was introduced on the Jomtien Beach Road to improve the flow of traffic during the extensive construction work. However, this regulation means that access to shops and Restaurants was significantly more difficult. Return to the shops often takes over 30 minutes of what potential customers deter. The distances between connecting roads are several kilometers, which means that detours are inevitable.

The effects of the new traffic routing also show up the entire loop for the Baht bus drivers who are forced, which also delays the inclusion of passengers. Despite the new regulation, many drivers ignore the one -way street signage, which increases the risk of accidents and further affects the situation.

long -term perspectives and citizens' concerns

The city administration has emphasized that the one -way regulation is part of a project to improve the beach landscape. Mayor Poramet Ngampichet inspected the construction site on March 11, 2025, where over 80 percent of the work was completed. The comprehensive project includes a 3,528 meter long drainage system, a three -kilometer pedestrian path and almost 400 new parking spaces.

Despite these long -term advantages, local entrepreneurs urgently call for a return to two -manual transactions to improve the accessibility of their business. While there are some hope of the future improvements in the infrastructure, many fear for the long -term reputation of Jomtien and the existence of small businesses. The resentment among tourists and an active discussion on social media show that the approaching high season could be in danger. The population is concerned that the current construction work and the resulting changes damage local tourism in the long term.

The situation in Jomtien remains tense, and it remains to be seen whether the city administration will soon respond to the demands of the residents and business owners in order to turn the increasingly negative image of the region. You can find more information about the ongoing developments on The Farang .