PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City is working to resolve long-standing construction problems at the Eastern Football Stadium, Soi Chaiyapruek 2, after the original contractor abandoned the project, leaving it delayed and parts of the unfinished structure exposed to deterioration. Two major issues are now being addressed before construction can fully resume.
The first involves the stadium roof structure, which was found to be incorrectly leveled. This prevented the current roofing contractor from proceeding with installation. Pattaya City appointed a separate contractor to inspect and correct the structure, with the repair work now nearing completion.
Officials expect to hand the area back to the roofing contractor within November 2026. Once work resumes, a further eight to nine months is estimated to complete the entire project, subject to actual progress and operating conditions.
The second issue concerns damage to parts of the building left unfinished and exposed for an extended period. Pattaya City has appointed a contractor to repair the deteriorated sections, with this work taking place alongside the roof corrections. Legal proceedings are also underway over the damage and losses caused by the original contractor’s abandonment of the project.
Pattaya City says it will continue monitoring and accelerating the remaining work, with emphasis on structural integrity, safety and construction standards. The aim is to finally complete the stadium and make it available for public use.
