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Tourist traps or traffic tricks? Pattaya’s road signs under scrutiny

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

The Machanu Roundabout, where Jomtien Second Road meets the path to Jomtien Beach in Pattaya, has turned into a perilous zone, prompting residents to demand swift intervention. The pedestrian crossing signs, seemingly innocuous, are placed at a precarious height of only 160 centimetres.

Tourists, oblivious to the looming hazard, find themselves colliding with these signs, resulting in a string of head injuries. Some unfortunate ones have faced hospitalisation, their wounds demanding stitches.

The alarming frequency of these incidents has thrown the spotlight on the lackadaisical oversight and inadequate supervision of traffic sign projects. It’s not just a matter of inconvenience; it’s a crisis.

The local community spurred into action by these troubling events, has raised their voices in unison, calling for an immediate relocation and reassessment…

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