Pattaya’s parking crackdown: Park illegally and pay the price
Pattaya drivers, take note! Starting Monday, February 3, the city is rolling out tough new parking rules to tackle traffic chaos and keep the roads safer. If you’re used to leaving your car wherever you fancy, think again—because parking fines and towing fees are about to hit hard.
The crackdown applies to South Pattaya Road, where vehicles will be banned from parking on footpaths and areas marked with red and white lines. But that’s not all, parking will be strictly prohibited on alternate days, depending on whether it’s an odd or even date, between 11am and 11pm.
City officials say the move is designed to ease congestion, particularly between the Wat Chai Mongkhol intersection and the Communications intersection (Third Road). But for those who break the rules, the penalties will be swift and costly:
- Wheel clamping – Expect a 500-baht fine if your car is caught parked illegally.
- Towing fees – Charges will vary based on vehicle size, and you’ll have to retrieve your car from a designated city facility.
- Daily storage fees – If your vehicle is impounded, you’ll pay extra per day depending on its type.
- Repeat offences? – Get caught again and fines could soar to 1,000 baht.
City officials are urging motorists to follow the rules, warning that enforcement will be strict, reported Pattaya Mail.
“We’re taking these steps to ensure smoother traffic, improve road safety, and create a better environment for both residents and tourists.”
In December last year, a foreign motorcyclist was stopped for riding without a helmet and shirt in Pattaya. Upon receiving a traffic ticket, he swallowed it in an attempt to evade the penalty. Police detained him following the incident.
In another recent example, a Bangkok condominium resident was fined 20,000 baht after leaving her car parked in the condo’s parking lot for 20 days, highlighting the strict enforcement of parking regulations in private properties.
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