The city’s fountain on
the beach promenade will remain dry for another couple months until
engineers have a chance to fix it.
Warunya Thongrod
The Pattaya City fountain on Beach Road near Soi 7
used to be a symbol of pride. It’s now the shoreline’s biggest trashcan.
The landmark seemingly is being ignored by city
workers, who appear not to care that a beachfront garbage dump damages
the city’s image. Likewise, residents and passersby are showing their
disrespect for others and disregard for the city by throwing trash into
the once striking waterworks.
Phuangphaka Sithichai, Pattaya’s public parks
superintendant, said the city hasn’t had the money to repair pipes after
car collisions damaged them. However, the recently announced 150 million
baht beach beautification project will include a fountain upgrade, she
said.
However, Phuangphaka added, since work is not slated
to begin for at least two months, tourists and residents should take
care not to litter and continue dumping garbage in the fountain.
Phuangphaka said the beautification project will also
address the problem of bolts from old power poles still protruding from
the sidewalk.
Poles were removed in the last beautification project
about six years ago, she explained. However, their base and bolts were
not taken out. They will be this time, she promised.