jacko45k Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 17 hours ago, jacko45k said: If this is the spot I am thinking of the restriction on U-turns is rather a problem. Those wanting to to get to immigration, who come from Thrappaya into Jomtiem 2nd Rd have no way of getting across the central reservation for about 2km. There is an illegal narrow spot where motorcycles do it, but a decent, safer place should be available without having to go near to Chaiyaphruek. Adding to my comment, where we have U-turns blocked off and dual carriage ways, that also means we will have people going the wrong way on each carriageway. I might drive a few km the opposite direction to get to a U-Turn, but it appears the locals would rather take the risk of riding against traffic than go out of their way. So what is really causing the issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dionigi Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Local Council been working there for two days installing pedestrian crossing and new barriers to stop the motor bikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 23 hours ago, jacko45k said: If this is the spot I am thinking of the restriction on U-turns is rather a problem. Those wanting to to get to immigration, who come from Thrappaya into Jomtiem 2nd Rd have no way of getting across the central reservation for about 2km. There is an illegal narrow spot where motorcycles do it, but a decent, safer place should be available without having to go near to Chaiyaphruek. Why not park and walk across the road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keesters Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Not enough u turn places. They are being blocked more and more. A proper u turn place is safer than the illegal places. Leave the u turn places alone and safe lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Gandtee said: Why not park and walk across the road? Walk, in Pattaya, haha, good one! Park in Pattaya, haha. better! Far too dangerous, no pedestrian crossing until today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahtin Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 And the coaches in the fast lane are going to slow down for this? Not betting my life on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Po Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 On 12/17/2018 at 12:08 PM, jacko45k said: If this is the spot I am thinking of the restriction on U-turns is rather a problem. Those wanting to to get to immigration, who come from Thrappaya into Jomtiem 2nd Rd have no way of getting across the central reservation for about 2km. There is an illegal narrow spot where motorcycles do it, but a decent, safer place should be available without having to go near to Chaiyaphruek. Wrong, go from Thrappaya Rd to the beachroad and up soi 5. Where is the problem ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Po Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 On 12/18/2018 at 11:17 AM, Gandtee said: Why not park and walk across the road? I exactly thought the same. Many farangs who go immigration need moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Po Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 On 12/18/2018 at 7:23 AM, Dionigi said: Local Council been working there for two days installing pedestrian crossing and new barriers to stop the motor bikes but the crossing for pedestrians is at the wrong place because all people who come from Rompho and want to cross the road are now standing in the middle of the street going inside the Center. A new meeting point ??? Also dangerous ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Similar problem to this in Pattaya on North Road between Best Supermarket and Terminal 21. A sign advises that there is a 2000 Baht fine for using as a U Turn. When there is a serious sccident there then something may be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 12 hours ago, Chris Po said: I exactly thought the same. Many farangs who go immigration need moving. The car park is down soi 5! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essox essox Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 On 12/18/2018 at 11:17 AM, Gandtee said: Why not park and walk across the road? AND how does one find a car parking place on the road....usually both sides are full... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 There's a "pay for" parking lot opposite the office...never use it myself so don't know how much they charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Normally there is parking on Jomtien second road near to the "highest condo in Thailand" site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 35 minutes ago, johng said: There's a "pay for" parking lot opposite the office...never use it myself so don't know how much they charge. I think it's 20 baht. A deal if you also go for lunch at Simple Simon and maybe a massage in the next street! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 On 12/17/2018 at 3:15 AM, Dmaxdan said: I'm sure that placing a couple more cement barriers where that motorcyclist is wouldn't be to much of a hardship. There must be other places that pedestrians can cross. Better still leave Darwin's Law of Evolution to sort the issue out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Once again those pesky shirtless farangs, spoiling the image of family-oriented, world class resort, Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Guy Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 The next turn around south of this one, by the 7-11, is where I was hit by a taxi van that did an illegal U turn. I think they blocked the U turn soon after that, someone told me. This was four years ago. No matter what you do, if there is an opening for a car, they will use it, legal or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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