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Pattaya’s Laem Bali Hai Pier has finally received a much-needed makeover after years of chaotic operations and tourist headaches.
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Pattaya’s Laem Bali Hai Pier has finally received a much-needed makeover after years of chaotic operations and tourist headaches. In a bid to overhaul the pier’s reputation, Mayor Poramet Ngampichet announced yesterday, September 19, a bold set of regulations to put an end to the disorder.
Serving more than 10,000 visitors daily, the pier has long been plagued by fierce disputes over parking, along with pushy vendors aggressively promoting overpriced speedboat rides. The newly introduced system, which quietly went into effect on September 16, aims to bring a sense of calm to South Pattaya’s primary transit hub.
“The goal is to promote fairness, reduce conflicts, and enhance the overall experience for tourists.”
Among the key changes, unauthorised individuals will no longer be allowed to direct tourists to parking spots. This comes after…