Despite repeated promises from
City Hall, Pattaya’s infrastructure still cannot keep up with any amount
of heavy rain.
Vittaya Yoondorn
About 90 minutes of rain created flooding throughout Pattaya as
city drainage pipes struggled to keep up.
The Nov. 26 storm resulted in about 20 cm. of water backing up on Second
and Third roads, wreaking havoc with traffic. Motorbikes stalled and
cars needed to be pushed out of traffic lanes in some cases.
On Beach Road, businesses coped with about 13 cm of water along the
entire length of the promenade. Locals and tourists were seen picking
refuse and tree parts out of drains to help them remove the flooding
faster.
Shopkeepers said they’re getting used to the flooding, as it occurs with
nearly every rain despite repeated promises from public officials to fix
infrastructure problems.
