Pattaya City

Signs setting the demarcation of the new road, Jomtien Second Road are now being erected. The exact translation from Thai the English is "Jomtien Road Sai 2" but is called Jomtien Second Road in English. The existing road was widened from two lanes to six lanes, although street side parking often blocks one lane in each direction. The wide road connecting Jomtien Beach to Central Pattaya runs north to south and is fast becoming one of the most heavily trafficked rods in Pattaya. This has helped alleviate some of the traffic on Sukhumvit Highway now that a shorter, faster route has been built. The continuation of the road required more than 500 property owners to sell parts of their land to the city. In one case a condominium's two towers were split by the new road.

The Pattaya City team led by Pattaya Deputy Mayor Ronnakit Ekkasing recently reorganized the umbrellas along the Pattaya beach to make sure there is at least 50% recreational area in accordance to the rule set out by the Chonburi government.

The government annouced in November that it will spend nearly 1,365 million baht in improvements to the transportation system in Pattaya and the surrounding area. UTapao Airport will be expanded to accommodate more charter flights and parking for planes. Additionally, the boat parking areas will be extended around Bali Hai Pier.

Pattaya City has been chosen to host the upcoming Orient and Southeast Asia Lions Forum (OSEAL). Thailand’s Lions Club, in association with Pattaya City and Central Festival Pattaya Beach, cordially invite Pattaya residents and tourists to experience the elaborate welcoming parade for the upcoming OSEAL forum.

Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome released in a statement that Pattaya City has been affected by the global economic downturn owing to a decrease for tourists visiting Pattaya. In addition to this, he also mentioned that Pattaya has to uplift its stature especially when it comes to matters of safety concerns.