Pattaya looks to allocate 30 million baht to Bali Hai Pier repair and upgrade

Pattaya is looking to allocate 30 million baht for the repair and upgrade of the popular Bali Hai Pier. Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet announced on May 3 that the Bali Hai bridge, which connects the pier to the mainland, was deteriorating and required repair work to its foundations. The last significant maintenance performed on the bridge was back in 2015, although it had been resurfaced in 2017.

The mayor also recommended constructing a roof over the bridge area to shelter tourists from the sun and rain during their visits. At present, Pattaya has around 20 million baht available and designated for Bali Hai maintenance purposes, Pattaya Mail reported. However, the estimated cost for the necessary repairs and upgrades amounts to 30 million baht. Poramet stated that the city council would be requested to allocate additional funds to cover the…