Thread: Pattaya Private Sector Advocates Clarity on Entertainment Zones

On November 10th, 2023, Mr. Thanet Supornsahasrungsi, the Executive Director of Sunshine Hotels & Resorts in Pattaya, publicly revealed that despite the extended-hour service to 4 AM in four pilot provinces, trends in family tourism are increasing in Pattaya.


Previously, more than 90% of foreign tourists aimed for nightlife where they gathered in crowded areas such as Walking Street, Pattaya Beach, and Buakhao Road. The entertainment zones should be made clear in order to minimize prominent issues like noise pollution and other negative effects in local communities,Thanet stated.

“In fact, it is well-known that entertainment districts open further than the legally prescribed time at 2 AM can cause loud noises late at night disturbing local residents,” said Thanet.

According to the previous statement from Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister, on the extended-hour services, Thanet voiced his concern that open-air dining restaurants or bars may not be able to control noises as do indoor pubs or bars. Especially, the open-air entertainment venues in local communities would affect the local living at nighttime.


Thanet further added that the Thai government should lift the ban on the sale of alcohol during certain periods of the day and on religious days. Many foreign tourists may not understand the reasons as they are on vacation and drink for relaxation anyway.
“The alcohol sales should be available all day to satisfy all parties,” said Thanet.

Pattaya Private Sector Highlights Rise in Family Tourism Amid Nightlife Service Extension, Advocates Clarity on Entertainment Zones - The Pattaya News

So absolutely looking after his own members interests and fuck everyone else then.

Nah. As far as inside the moat of Chiang Mai goes, families have been living there long before the arrival of tourists. The area has become increasingly busier and noisier over the years. It’s a real problem for them when there is loud music and drunks on the streets late at night. Until 4 am would be unbearable as they would get no sleep.

I also agree with this man that alcohol sales ban should be dropped.