Category Archives: Beach Rd walk

A great way to start the day.

Morning walk Beach Road 

Morning walk Beach Road Pattaya is an everyday occurrence for me starting around 8 am & lasting for 25 to 30 minutes. I usually head for Starbucks for a ham & cheese croissant with a tall latte while I browse through the Bangkok Post.

Lots happening in this shot.

People waiting to board the boats to take them para-sailing or to Koh Larn Island.

The crowd is building….

 The buses haul them into Pattaya & offload them in Beach Road, then as you can see they line up to board the boats.

February 2020 see no Chinese tourists in Pattaya

Many tour boats based in this resort city will be moored for at least the next three months, based on the number of cancellations by Chinese tour group agents, according to a large tour operator.

The Chinese government’s suspension of outbound Chinese tours to contain the coronavirus had  been a direct hit for boat operators, who mainly serve Chinese tour groups.

“Chinese tour agencies were closed for a month from Jan 29 to wait and see how the situation developed… As a result, boat operators have to halt services for three months, based on the agencies’ tour programmes.

“Since the closure of Chinese outbound tours, there has not been a single customer.”

Not as many boats as usual

 Less than half that used to be here.

A boat from many years ago.

 It must be at least 50 or 60 years old, so much character. For more examples of Pattaya boats just follow THIS LINK.

I have seen them working until 4 am

Pattaya beach restoration has been going on for abut a year now. 

Morning walk Beach Road Pattaya

 Worked stopped about 3 years ago on the ghost building in the background.

Beach needs a clean up here.

 The boat drivers are far to lazy to lend a hand & clean up the tree branches.

Let’s clean up the beach.

 It’s the late Kings birthday, he was born 1927 & passed away October 13 2016. These volunteers are doing a great job cleaning up the beach in honor of the late King.

Replacing the drains

 The council is replacing the drains to hopefully stop the street from flooding after a storm. This is February 20 2020 & the project was to be completed by now, I think it will take at least another year. 🙂

Too many selfies are never enough.

 The female of the species never tire of looking in the mirror or taking selfies. 🙂

Smoking used for weight control

I am told many super models smoke to help keep their weight under control, clearly in this case it has not worked.

A beautiful summers day.

The temperature is 32 but feels like 38.

 

Pattaya Hilton

This is the view from Horizons the amazing rooftop bar. A great five star hotel located opposite the beach & above the Central Festival shopping mall. Just book through THIS LINK for an excellent room rate. 

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