Pattaya revamps park to oust venomous visitors near residence

Residents near Jeh Madi Mansion, close to Soi Sukhumvit 28 and Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, raised the alarm over unwelcome slithery neighbours – venomous creatures lurking a little too close to home.

In response, Deputy Mayor Manot Nongyai, flanked by local council members and city officials, launched an emergency renovation project yesterday, November 19, clearing out the public area to improve safety.

The ambitious project began with a large-scale clearing operation, deploying a JCB excavator to widen a 4-metre by 200-metre strip of public land donated by private entities.

This initial stage, aimed to wrap up by the end of the day, is part of a larger vision for transforming the space, said Deputy Mayor Nongyai.

“We’re taking swift action to address residents’ safety concerns.”

The plan promises to not only deter venomous animals but also enhance the area’s aesthetic and functional appeal.

City departments, including the Engineering Department and the Public Health and Sanitation Division, collaborated closely to ensure a thorough clearing.

Once this initial phase is complete, the city will move forward with further development, looking into long-term improvements, such as road upgrades and drainage solutions to prevent flooding and maintain cleanliness.

Local officials will soon present the proposed development plans for administrative approval, ensuring the area becomes a safe and appealing green space for the community, reported Pattaya Mail.

In related news, in a proactive move to address complaints over potentially dangerous road conditions, Pattaya City Council member Wutthithorn Saengurai inspected an ongoing road project on Sukhumvit Road near the South Pattaya intersection on November 14.

Accompanied by top officials from the Drainage System Maintenance Division, Sanitary Engineering Division, and the Pattaya City Administration’s Complaint Reception Department, Wutthithorn responded to residents’ concerns about unfinished and potentially hazardous roadwork.

In other news, a group of aggrieved homeowners has taken legal action against a pair of contractors accused of fraudulently accepting payments for construction projects and then abandoning them. The contractors are also alleged to have forged receipts for building materials, resulting in damages exceeding 10 million baht.