Icelandic man gets his face busted after falling into Pattaya drain
An Icelandic tourist suffered painful facial injuries after tumbling into an uncovered drainage hole on a hazardous Pattaya footpath—yet another grim reminder of the city’s crumbling infrastructure.
The accident occurred around 1am yesterday, February 6 along Pattaya Second Road. The tourist, left bleeding from facial wounds, was treated at the scene by Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation before being rushed to a local hospital, said a spokesperson.
“The hole was concealed by garbage, rocks, and leaves.”
The tourist added that the 1.5-metre-wide pit had a raised edge that sent him sprawling. According to locals, the hazard has been a lurking danger for years.
“We’ve seen numerous tourists injured here,” one resident said, frustrated by the lack of action.
The dangers don’t stop there. Residents pointed out additional risks along the same walkway, including exposed metal studs from removed light poles and narrow paths often blocked by parked vehicles, forcing pedestrians into traffic.
Despite officials from the Pattaya Mayor’s office inspecting the site later that morning, no immediate repairs were made. The lack of accountability has sparked outrage.
“These conditions are ruining Pattaya’s reputation as a tourist hotspot,” a local shopkeeper warned.
City officials have promised to escalate the matter but with no clear timeline for repairs, both tourists and locals remain at risk, reported KhaoSod English.
In similar news, Pattaya’s newly built footpaths along Thepprasit Road are already crumbling, sparking outrage among residents and officials over yet another failing infrastructure project. Despite being freshly completed, the sidewalks are sinking and cracking, raising serious questions about construction standards and oversight.
During a heated City Hall meeting, Council Member Nikom Saengkaew exposed shocking flaws in the project.
“Why are we seeing such rapid deterioration? What kind of materials were used here?”
Investigations revealed a major shortcut: sand, not cement, was found beneath the pavement, leading to widespread structural failure. Locals had already raised concerns about the shoddy construction, and now their fears have been confirmed.
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