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Pattaya is gearing up for a flood-free future as the city’s mayor, Poramet Ngampichet, fast-tracks a massive flood prevention project.
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Pattaya is gearing up for a flood-free future as the city’s mayor, Poramet Ngampichet, fast-tracks a massive flood prevention project. In a high-stakes move, the ambitious scheme aims to divert dangerous floodwaters into local canals— and all within a mere 150 days.
Mayor Poramet has declared flooding his top priority, vowing to protect the city from further water woes. He continues the work of former mayor Sonthaya Khunpluem, overseeing a vital water diversion system that will channel torrents from the eastern regions into Pattaya’s natural canals.
“Flood prevention is not just about safety, it’s about securing the future of Pattaya as a sustainable tourism hub.”
The centrepiece of the project—a giant 2-metre wide drainage pipe stretching over 6 kilometres from Soi Khao Noi to Naklua Canal—is finally back on track after a six-month…