Pattaya bay tightens rules for tour boats over safety concerns
PATTAYA — Pattaya City is stepping up efforts to regulate restaurant boats, tourist vessels, squid-fishing rafts and squid-fishing café boats in Pattaya Bay as the number of operators continues to rise while available space remains limited. Authorities are concerned that overcrowding could affect tourist safety and increase the risk of accidents. Pattaya City is working […] The post Pattaya bay…
Pattaya City is tightening rules for various types of boats operating in Pattaya Bay due to safety concerns arising from an increasing number of operators and limited space. The city is collaborating with the Marine Department and other agencies to establish clear operating criteria, with the primary goal of preventing overcrowding and accidents.
This includes defining operating zones and ensuring that boat operators adhere to waterway traffic regulations. The regulations will be based on the Marine Department's "Pattaya Model," which focuses on zoning swimming areas, navigation routes, and separating recreational activities from boat traffic to enhance water safety and prevent accidents.
The limited available space in Pattaya Bay has led to a situation where existing regulations are no longer sufficient, prompting the need for stricter guidelines. Authorities aim to balance safety and sustainability while supporting the tourism economy in Pattaya Bay.
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