PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet has inspected road resurfacing works along Soi Paniad Chang, urging contractors to speed up construction and complete key sections before the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival on November 27–28. Poramet visited the area on November 11, accompanied by his secretariat team, engineering department officials and relevant municipal staff, to check progress on the main road and connecting routes.
He said the third phase of resurfacing, covering the section from Tantrarak School Intersection to Sukhumvit-Pattaya 32 Road, had been completed. Work is continuing on the fourth phase, between Khon La Fan restaurant and Moom Aroi Intersection near Pattaya Third Road.
The section is being resurfaced with two layers of asphalt, with a combined thickness of approximately seven centimeters to provide a stronger and more durable road surface.
Pattaya expects improvement works across four routes in the area to be completed by November 13. The main Soi Paniad Chang route, also known as Soi Ume, extends for more than two kilometers. Although the contractual completion date is January 17–18, 2027, the mayor has instructed the contractor to accelerate work so the road can be ready before the fireworks festival.
The city will also adjust drainage manhole covers to bring them level with the new road surface. This work will follow the completion of asphalt resurfacing, with the aim of improving driving conditions and reducing uneven surfaces.
Accessibility is also part of the project. Ramps and level pedestrian surfaces have been provided, with clearly marked and painted symbols for people with disabilities. Pattaya is also considering installing barriers at selected locations without houses or parking areas to prevent obstructions and improve pedestrian safety. The improvements are intended to make the road network safer and more convenient for residents, visitors and people with mobility needs ahead of the busy high-season events.
