Pattaya: Pothole excavations cause frustration for locals

Since the start of roadworks at the Chaiyapruek intersection on January 4, bewildered Pattaya residents have been scratching their heads over the necessity and planning behind this disruptive project.

City authorities claim the construction work is an attempt to rectify uneven road surfaces, but the public is not buying it and many are taking to social media to air their discontentment.

“Why wasn’t this sorted in the beginning? It’s like fixing a leaky roof during a storm.”

The recurring excavations have become a thorn in the side of Pattaya’s residents, with many labelling it as a repetitive and simmering issue. The lack of foresight and a well-coordinated plan has led to multiple disruptions, causing widespread inconvenience.

Adding fuel to the fire, citizens are raising questions about the effectiveness of the allocated budget for these projects. Despite the approval of funds, there’s a conspicuous absence of oversight from relevant authorities, leaving residents disgruntled.

“It’s our hard-earned money going down the drain, literally.”

Critics argue that mismanagement of budgeted funds not only inconveniences the public but also erodes trust within the community, reported Pattaya Mail.

As the road infrastructure projects continue to wreak havoc on daily life, Pattaya’s residents are demanding increased transparency, accountability, and effective management.

In related news, the air near Phra Tamnak Hill in Pattaya recently turned putrid, leaving residents fuming over an unrelenting foul smell since January 2. Suspected to emanate from a deluge of waste clogging up the drainage system, fingers are pointing at a nearby unnamed Indian eatery, accused of sidestepping proper waste disposal.

In other news, Pattaya police arrested a local stall owner who was accused of peddling Kratom drinks mixed with cough syrup to the youth in the area. The suspect, a 44 year old man known as Nakarin, was apprehended by Nong Prue Police officers and now faces charges related to the sale of these illicit beverages. The arrest was made following a tip-off received by the Region 2 Police Command Centre.