Jomtien zebra crossings given fresh coat of paint

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Pattaya road workers are hoping to improve safety for both motorists and pedestrians by repainting faded crosswalks.

Crews were out April 5, painting a clear new zebra crossing across Jomtien Beach Road at Soi 3-5.

The objective was to ensure safety for tourists, with big crowds expected in the area for Songkran.

Signs were also erected to notify drivers to slow down while approaching the crossings as well.

This will at least reduce the risk of road accidents since Jomtien Beach Road is becoming the new focus in Pattaya and there are many Chinese tour groups around, officials said.

City workers are repainting zebra crosswalks big and bright to indicate pedestrian crossing points, hoping drivers might eventually learn to slow down and keep an eye out for people trying to cross the street in these areas.