Popular Post webfact Posted February 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2021 Pattaya to become the next Miami and on a par with Singapore and Dubai, says mayor Miami. File photo for reference only Pattaya Mayor Sonthaya Khunplume has revealed ambitious plans to transform the resort into a truly world class tourist destination, on a par with the likes of Dubai, Singapore and Miami. Speaking to Sophon Cable TV on Tuesday, Mr Sonthaya said that the project to develop the resort (dubbed Neo Pattaya) will play an important role in the Eastern Economic Corridor, which aims to spur business, investment and development throughout the eastern seaboard. When tourism finally resumes, more quality tourists, generating even more income will visit the resort, Mr Sonthaya predicted. Eventually, Pattaya will become not only a better place for tourists, but will be much improved for people living and working in the city. The mayor cited Singapore, Dubai and Miami as examples for Pattaya to follow in its bid to become a world class resort, which eventually would include an exciting nightlife, lots of activities for families and a diverse economy. The mayor added that Old Town Naklua, Koh Larn, Bali Hai Pier, Khao Thap Phraya, Pattaya Beach Walk and Jomtien Beach have all been earmarked for redevelopment, in addition to the upgrades planned for Walking Street. The news comes as local officials and business leaders, including the mayor himself, were told Pattaya must end its reliance on foreign tourism. -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2021-02-10 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted February 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) An excellent example of pure delusion!!! I can’t imagine any other scenario than everyone else wetting themselves when this announcement was made for this exceeds even the claims of even the most outrageous TAT dreamers... Edited February 10, 2021 by richard_smith237 46 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blackcab Posted February 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2021 I guess the mayor wasn't listening: 3 1 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaiwrath Posted February 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2021 9 minutes ago, webfact said: Pattaya Mayor Sonthaya Khunplume has revealed ambitious plans to transform the resort into a truly world class tourist destination, on a par with the likes of Dubai, Singapore and Miami. 4 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wasabi Posted February 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) Yes they should improve it and I do enjoy visiting Pattaya, but wanting it to become a world class city will not make it so. Firstly taking Miami for example -- it has a rich history and natural resources you can't just will Pattaya to have. In addition to this favorable tax laws in Florida attract a number of businesses. Same is true in their own ways for Dubai and Singapore. They each offer qualities built over time that can't be injected into Pattaya's economy because they want it to be so. They want to get rid of the Red Light districts, be my guest I hope they can improve it, but I can see very little to replace it that will ever make it a hot destination. But I'm sure the hordes of flag waving Chinese tour buses will come back ready to spend 200 THB a day. The general trend be it bringing back tourists or improving the economy seems to be who can cook up the most outlandish projection with no accountability or possibility those projections will be reached. In the end these wishful thinking projections hurt more than help. It's great to dream but setting realistic goals would be better. Edited February 10, 2021 by wasabi 24 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phuketshrew Posted February 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2021 I think he has been partaking in some of Anuntin's wacky baccy ...???? 10 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wildliferescue Posted February 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2021 I don't know what he has been smoking, but I want some of that! 4 1 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted February 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Wildliferescue said: I don't know what he has been smoking, but I want some of that! It has quite an effect! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted February 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, Phuketshrew said: I think he has been partaking in some of Anuntin's wacky baccy ...???? Weed smokers are'nt that stupid! 9 3 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted February 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2021 If you really want it be like Miami you're gonna need more Cubans, Venezuelans, and New York Jews. 2 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Oliver Holzerfilled Posted February 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2021 Sorry mayor but I'll take Singapore's Four Floors of Whores over Pattaya's Three Sois of Boys anyday. 12 2 1 43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shuya Posted February 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2021 Is he already on those newly legal kratom leaves? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted February 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2021 Im afraid the name Pattaya has, will never change no matter what you do to it, 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soalbundy Posted February 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2021 Where's the sound of the laughing policeman when you need it. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disparate Dan Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 1 minute ago, ChipButty said: Im afraid the name Pattaya has, will never change no matter what you do to it, I agree. In the rest of the world, the same is largely true of the brand "Thailand" - equating with all sorts of undesirable attributes. I hated Pattaya the first time I had to go there and have never seen any reason to change my view. "World-class"? "On a par with Singapore"? I don't even laugh any more. It always has been [deleted] and always will be. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pilotman Posted February 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) Far, far too late for that. They should have planned that 35 years ago, when they just took the cash and sod the future. It has been 'planned' atrociously and is a nightmare to walk around, drive around, or get around using what laughingly passes for public transport. The services are appallingly bad and the place floods regularly. The sea is dirty and polluted, as is the atmosphere. Even the supposed 5 star hotels can't compete with other upmarket destinations. Forget it, it cannot happen, unless you knock the whole place down and start again. Edited February 10, 2021 by Pilotman 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nausea Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Give it a rest. Well, Patts. being an old fishing village I suppose this old saw is appropriate : " If wishes were fishes, we'd all cast nets.". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Surelynot Posted February 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2021 46 minutes ago, webfact said: Pattaya to become the next Miami ..........perhaps he is referring to the astronomically high murder rates and ruinous drug culture? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr mr Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 i am going to comment on the flat earth thread. it holds more validity than this clown show. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Yuley Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 That is some funny funny sh!t. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WineOh Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 1 hour ago, webfact said: Pattaya Mayor Sonthaya Khunplume has revealed ambitious plans to transform the resort into a truly world class tourist destination, on a par with the likes of Dubai, Singapore and Miami. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WineOh Posted February 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2021 25 minutes ago, Pilotman said: when they just took the cash and sod the future. isn't that a prerequisite for being Thai? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted February 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2021 57 minutes ago, Jingthing said: If you really want it be like Miami you're gonna need more Cubans, Venezuelans, and New York Jews. Don't forget Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas! 4 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 10 minutes ago, WineOh said: isn't that a prerequisite for being Thai? indeed it is 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mr mr Posted February 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Crossy said: And don't forget Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas! ya'll know the minute you saw this picture that awesome intro song came into your head and for a brief moment you were thrown back to younger days when you thought you were as cool as these 2. you ain't got the ferrari or hair either..... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted February 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2021 1 hour ago, webfact said: The mayor cited Singapore, Dubai and Miami as examples for Pattaya to follow in its bid to become a world class resort But, I have been lead to believe for the past few years that Pattaya WAS an international world class family resort? Was I mislead? ???? 1 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, Crossy said: Don't forget Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas! I think that phrase 'Pattaya Vice' has already been used here for many many years 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pilotman Posted February 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2021 Just now, PatOngo said: But, I have been lead to believe for the past few years that Pattaya WAS an international world class family resort? Was I mislead? ???? oh dear. You are in error my friend. in trying to connect today's statement, with last weeks, or last month's, or last year's. They have no meaningful connection with each other. ???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagfinnur Traustason Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Must be a hard fall when the guy comes out of the bad trip he seem to be on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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