Walking Street

Pattaya bars, Go-Gos, nightclubs, karaoke parlors, beer bars, discos and late night restaurants are now allowed to remain open until wee hours of the morning for now - and maybe even for 24 hours soon. Popular Pattaya Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome made the announcement today in response to the thriving tourism demands on the party city voiced by bar owners and workers. Even places like the new Hilton Pattaya will benefit because many arriving international guests still operate in Pattaya on the timezone they came from and are looking for something to do when they arrive late, said the Mayor's foreign business adviser.

The Chonburi Immigration Bureau together with the tourist police are continuing their crackdown on illegal immigrant workers, homeless children and foreigners conducting illegal activities on Walking Street to help improve Pattayas’ image.

The turnout for the new Naklua Walking Street was beyond everyones highest expectations and was so sucessful that a meeting at Pattaya City Hall was required to plan improvements to cope with the high turnout.