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Pattaya Smart City: Infrastructure Overhaul on Beach Road
City Hall unveils a 500M THB plan to modernize waterfront access and telecom by Q4 2026.
By City Desk · 2 Hours Ago
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Beach Road Smart Corridor: Phase 1 Breaks Ground
Lane closures alternate nightly from 22:00–05:00 while crews install fiber ducts and LED wayfinding from Central Pattaya to Walking Street.
Jomtien Drainage Upgrade: Flood-Prone Sois Targeted
PEA and city engineers replace aging pumps on Thappraya Road — residents asked to clear storm drains before monsoon peak.
Free Beach Wi-Fi Zones Expand to Naklua & Wongamat
200 new access points go live this month with bilingual login portals for tourists and long-stay residents.
Latest City Headlines
Pattaya Smart City Initiatives: Infrastructure Overhaul Commences on Beach Road
City Hall unveils a 500 million THB plan to modernize waterfront access, bury overhead cables, and expand public Wi-Fi along Beach Road by Q4 2026.
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Walking Street Transformation: Smart Lighting & CCTV Rollout
New LED poles and emergency call boxes aim to improve safety for visitors while preserving the district's character.
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Sukhumvit U-Turn Widening: Commuter Delays Expected Through May
Chonburi Highway Department adds a third lane at North Pattaya interchange — alternative routes via Sukhumvit Soi 50 advised.
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Big Beach Clean 2026: 3,000 Volunteers Register in First Week
City partners with hotels and dive shops for monthly waste collection from Bali Hai Pier to Jomtien Beach.
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Wongamat High-Rise Guidelines: New Height Caps Announced
Planning committee limits future towers to 35 floors to preserve sea-view corridors for neighboring properties.
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Tourist Police Mobile Units Deployed at Bali Hai Pier
Bilingual officers on electric carts offer 24/7 assistance during peak ferry hours to Koh Larn.
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Pattaya Music Festival 2026: Road Closures & Shuttle Routes Published
Free shuttle buses loop between Beach Road, Terminal 21, and Bali Hai Pier during the three-day event.
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