Pattaya authorities impose new rules on boat operators at Bali Hai Pier

In Pattaya City, the local authorities have put forth new stringent regulations to deal with issues plaguing boat operators at Bali Hai Pier. This includes the implementation of standardised ticket prices and a ban on herding tourists.

Earlier this week, the Pattaya City Council convened to strategise and regulate tour boat operations and rules for operators. This was spurred by a brawl among operators competing for tourists heading to Koh Larn from Bali Hai Pier, situated in South Pattaya.

The Deputy Mayor, Wuttisak Ruemkitkan, presided over the meeting, which was attended by the Deputy Superintendent of the Pattaya Police Station, Pol. Lt. Col. Surachet Aneksri, the Deputy District Chief of Banglamung district, Pittayaporn Korkaew, other officials, and tour boat representatives.

Among the issues addressed at the meeting were ticket pricing, service…