PATTAYA, Thailand – Authorities in Pattaya’s Naklua area, including municipal officers and related agencies, have fined a construction company 10,000 baht after discovering that cement water, sand, and soil from the site were being discharged into the public drainage system in Soi Phothisarn 6. This behavior has been cited as one of the leading causes of blocked drains and street flooding in the city.
Officials emphasized that this type of violation undermines public sanitation and contributes to chronic drainage issues, especially during heavy rains. They stated that enforcement will continue with the aim of maintaining cleanliness and urban order in one of Thailand’s busiest tourist cities.
Public response has been swift on social media, with many residents expressing concern that the fine is too low and unlikely to deter future violations. Some have called for harsher penalties, including raising the fine to 100,000 baht or temporarily shutting down irresponsible companies. Others have suggested that construction firms should be required to physically help clean the clogged drains themselves as part of their penalty.
One commenter asked, “Where can we report these issues?” To which officials replied, “Dial 1337.”
In response, city officials confirmed that they are acting within their legal mandate and will continue to enforce the law strictly.
