PATTAYA, Thailand – After decades of dealing with dusty, waterlogged sand at the front of Pattaya City School No. 8 (Phatthayanukul), city officials are finally moving forward with plans to transform the area into a modern artificial turf football field and parking lot.
Deputy Mayor Krisana Boonsawat, together with Chonburi Provincial Council member Worapot Pongpalee, city adviser Preecha Khakhai, and City Councilor Wutthithorn Saengurai, visited the school to inspect the project’s progress. The move follows the completion of a comprehensive master plan and facility designs for the school.
Krisana said the sandy area has long caused problems: flooding during the rainy season, dust in summer, and insufficient parking during events at nearby Wat Chaimongkol. “For decades, students, teachers, and the community have faced these inconveniences,” he said. “Now, with input from school administrators, the education committee, and local religious leaders, we have a clear plan to upgrade the area for both school and community use.”
The proposed project covers more than 2,000 square meters and will cost around 20 million baht. The design includes an artificial turf football field and expanded parking facilities. Once approved for additional funding by the Pattaya City Council at the end of 2025, construction is expected to begin in 2026. City officials emphasized that the project will be fast-tracked to benefit both students and local residents as soon as possible.
