Sinking scandal: Pattaya’s new footpaths crumbling already
Pattaya’s shiny new footpaths along Thepprasit Road are becoming a crumbling mess, raising serious questions about the city’s infrastructure projects. Barely completed, the paths are already sinking and cracking, sparking outrage from residents and city officials.
During a heated City Hall meeting, Nikom Saengkaew, a concerned Council Member, blew the whistle on the poor construction.
“Why are we seeing such rapid deterioration? What kind of materials were used here?”
Nikom pointed out that sand, not cement, was found beneath the sidewalk surface – a shocking shortcut that has caused major structural issues.
Locals had already sounded the alarm, reporting widespread damage, and their concerns were quickly validated. The substandard work has not only ruined the walkways but also led to a larger investigation into the project’s management.
Nikom is now pushing for urgent repairs to be made under the project’s warranty and demanding accountability from those responsible. Deputy Mayor Manot Nongyai reassured the public, confirming that the footpaths are indeed covered under warranty, and inspections are underway.
But there’s more to this sinking saga. Manot revealed that parked motorcycles and cars on the footpaths have only worsened the damage.
“Enforcement of traffic laws remains inconsistent.”
Although efforts have been made to tackle illegal parking, the damage is already done, and repairs are now a race against time, reported Pattaya Mail.
The governor visited the busy Lat Phrao intersection on Tuesday, September 17, where a 20-kilometre overhaul is underway, aimed at bringing the pavements up to scratch. Years of neglect, due to the Yellow Line MRT construction, water pipe installations, and various other projects, have left the paths in disrepair, making life miserable for locals.
