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Pattaya contemplates closing Jomtien beach during nocturnal hours

Recurring disturbances caused by large crowds converging on Jomtien Beach every night after local entertainment venues shutter have come under city hall’s scrutiny.

Pattaya, Thailand – The picturesque beachfront of Jomtien in Pattaya has recently come under scrutiny due to recurring disturbances caused by a large crowd converging with blaring Bluetooth speakers. This phenomenon unfolds nightly after local entertainment venues shutter, marring the reputation of this tourist hub and leaving behind a trail of litter.

Wuthisak Rermkijakarn, Deputy Mayor of Pattaya, shed light on the ongoing issue, citing the beach’s round-the-clock accessibility. Regrettably, current regulations lack the teeth to enforce closures, perpetuating tourist influx and late-night gatherings. While most days see tourists retiring to their lodgings at sunset, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays see hordes of…

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