Pattaya Officials ask for cooperation of concessionaires

Pattaya is all too well known for its beaches, and the city sees hordes of both foreign and Thai lounge lizards pass across its waterfronts every year. Beach concessionaires make their living by offering umbrellas and lounge chairs on the beaches, but recently the issue has been raised that street vendors are making the experience unenjoyable for tourists seeking to relax.

In response to the problem, Pattaya city officials have asked the chair and umbrella providers for their cooperation in trying to keep the pesky street vendors at bay. A survey conducted by officials has found that tourists being constantly disturbed by vendors are an all too common occurrence.

A meeting was held among 50 concessionaires and the mayor, Mr. Niran Wattanasartsathorn to attempt to find a solution to the nuisance. What they agreed upon was that when a concessionaire spots a vendor coming towards their territory, they should immediately notify police in the area and the offender will tehn be dealt with according to local laws.

A Pattaya City Administration Act had been passed in 2002 that pertained to the selling of goods in approved areas, like on the street; but everyone was reminded that on the beach it is not allowed, and the law should be obeyed and implemented.