PATTAYA, Thailand – Following the New Year’s countdown celebrations, Pattaya Beach initially showed signs of heavy litter, prompting some tourists to question whether the city could maintain its reputation as a vibrant seaside destination. Social media posts highlighted scattered trash, tangled plastic bags, and festival debris along the shoreline.
Despite the initial concerns, visitors are now praising the city’s fast and efficient cleanup efforts. “Yesterday I saw about 10 people working on the beach, and they did a great job,” noted one long-term resident. Others commented on the city’s organized approach: “They have a pretty quick cleanup squad – all back to normal now, mate.”
Some tourists jokingly remarked on Pattaya’s reputation, noting that unlike globally marketed beach destinations such as Phuket, Pattaya has never been marketed as a pristine beach getaway. Yet, visitors appreciated the authorities’ responsiveness: “You have to give them a little time to do the cleanup – in the past, they even used supervised teams to restore the beach after festivals.”
Today, Pattaya Beach is clean, safe, and ready for holidaymakers, families, and water sports enthusiasts. Tourists are enjoying the sun, sand, and sea once again, showing that with proper care and management, the city can quickly recover from even the heaviest festivities. (Photos from Pattaya City Mayor’s Direct Line Facebook)
