PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet has outlined the achievements of his administration over the past four years, saying the city has built a foundation for Pattaya to evolve into a global tourism destination with international standards of living. Speaking at Pattaya City Hall ahead of the expiration of the current administration’s term, Poramet summarized progress under the “Better to Pattaya for Sustainable Development” campaign, which focused on four major goals and 15 key policies. The presentation came before Pattaya’s upcoming local election scheduled for June 28. Before the briefing, Poramet, Pattaya City Council President Banlue Kullavanijaya, deputy mayors, council members, and staff joined a ceremony paying respects to sacred city symbols to mark the end of their official term in office.
Poramet said the administration’s first goal centered on economic recovery, income generation, and employment. Policies included promoting year-round tourism events to attract both Thai and foreign visitors, supporting local community tourism, creating a part-time job center to connect residents with employment opportunities, and opening additional commercial areas to help residents generate income. The second goal focused on improving quality of life, flood prevention, and environmental management. Major initiatives included continued flood mitigation projects, the “1337 MAX” rapid-response complaint system, expansion of the Pattaya Connect digital platform, home healthcare and telemedicine services, senior citizen development programs, and modern transportation planning linked to the future high-speed rail network.
Under the third goal, branded as the “Neo Pattaya” vision, the administration highlighted redevelopment plans for Naklua Market, environmental and tourism upgrades on Koh Larn, and efforts to position Pattaya for future entertainment complex investment opportunities.
The fourth goal focused on technology and education reform, including expanding model schools and preparing Pattaya to become a more livable city and investment hub within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). Poramet also used the occasion to call on the incoming administration to continue pushing for reforms to Pattaya’s governing laws and regulations, arguing that greater flexibility is needed to solve long-standing urban challenges. He noted that issues such as traffic congestion, homelessness, and broader city management problems often extend beyond Pattaya’s direct authority and require stronger cooperation and support from the central government to achieve lasting solutions.
