Thread: Pattaya City Launches Clean Canal, Pristine Water Project at South Pattaya Canal

Mr. Manoch Nongyai, the Deputy Mayor of Pattaya City and relevant government officials performed a field inspection on illegal activities at the South Pattaya canal such as: Obstructions in public areas, waste drainage to the canal causing a foul stench, deterioration, and pollution.


Mr. Manoch stated to the local Thai media that this inspection was to reclaim the public area along the South Pattaya canal and reorganize sewage systems. The project, which is called “Clean Canal, Pristine Water” will be launched upon the inspection of environmental issues along the South Pattaya canal.

By the end of September, renovation of the area will be finished and those who disobey the covenant to cease illegally releasing wastewater and obstructing the public walkways will be fined 10,000 to 20,000 baht. According to Mr. Nongyai the biggest offenders were primarily Indian and Arabian restaurants in the area but they would be monitored and held accountable if breaking the law.

Pattaya City Launches Clean Canal, Pristine Water Project at South Pattaya Canal - The Pattaya News

According to Mr. Nongyai the biggest offenders were primarily Indian and Arabian restaurants in the area but they would be monitored and held accountable if breaking the law.

whilst the clean, environmentally conscious thai establishments can continue throwing their shit in the canal with impunity.

sometimes the nonsense coming out of the mouths of these comically ignorant thai chickenheads is just beyond belief.

That really is a joke.

The canal is used as the main runoff conduit draining the flood risk areas of South Pattaya, Tepprasit and Pratumnak, going back to Third Road, and from Sukhumvit Road via a pumping station. You fall into it and you will most likely die from sepsis. And of course it has long been used by all who encroach onto its length to dispose of garbage, waste and used cooking oil.

It’s actually quite a good metaphor for a Thailand incapable of zoning development under a regulatory framework which allows for an infrastructure to meet the needs of a modern society.

I suppose it’s only right this rotten, incoherent, medieval society riddled with corruption should exist in an environment that stinks of shit.

They have a little way to go.