The assumption that Pattaya can never recover its status as a raunchy entertainment plaza has angered many local expats who have taken to social media to vent their rage. “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it,” argues one Facebook blogger who believes the tourists will be back once vaccination programs are underway. Others stress that parts of night-time Pattaya, notably Soi L.K. Metro and Soi Buakhao are still quite vibrant, while defenders point out rightly that new businesses are still opening up, examples being a popular American diner near Mabprachan Lake and a hummus-vegetarian cafe on Second Road.
The recent semi-closure of the Walking Street for major infrastructure repairs and the comments of Pattaya Mayor Sonthaya Kunplome that he expects the…
