We spent part of the day in Pattaya, sightseeing and shopping, then headed back to Jomtien Beach.
The girls spend so much time at Jomtien beach, they are now well-known to the lady who rents the beach chairs and her extended family, including the guys who run the jet skis and speedboat. They seemed to generate a magnetic attraction to a number of the local teenage boys.
They really enjoyed the independence of being able to walk to the beach themselves, and enjoyed the attention of local hawkers who would ply the beachfront with tasty delicacies and drinks that were relatively cheap.
Of course my favourite newspaper, Pattaya Today had an article about this very issue.
That evening we visited the Night Market which is quite an institution. It mainly caters for locals, providing produce, manufactured good and of course street food.
Animals for pets were very popular, everything from goldfish and rabbits to iguanas, porcupines and exotic parrots.
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| View towards Pattya from Jomtien |
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| Always some activity along the beach |
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| Local people buying fresh fish |
The girls spend so much time at Jomtien beach, they are now well-known to the lady who rents the beach chairs and her extended family, including the guys who run the jet skis and speedboat. They seemed to generate a magnetic attraction to a number of the local teenage boys.
They really enjoyed the independence of being able to walk to the beach themselves, and enjoyed the attention of local hawkers who would ply the beachfront with tasty delicacies and drinks that were relatively cheap.
Of course my favourite newspaper, Pattaya Today had an article about this very issue.
Governor orders deck chair restrictions remain
RONAKIT Ekasingh, deputy mayor, has informed the media that the new Chonburi governor has endorsed the policy of the retiring one, Pracha Taerat, to reorganize the deck chairs at Pattaya and Jomtien beaches so that at least 50% of the land available is free of obstruction.
There has been an ongoing argument with the deck chair operators who want to space out their concessions to please the tourists, prevent overcrowding and serve snacks and drinks. But the local authority has been ordered by the provincial administration that at least 50% of the space on beaches must be left free for the public who should not be expected to have to clamber over reclining sunbathers and the like.
The deck chair operators had rather hoped that a change of governor might mean a change of heart. Mr Ronakit explained that the committee which originally ordered the new rules had been adamant in intent and the policy must go ahead irrespective of what people might think about it. City hall police have been told to enforce the regulations, so it’s best to prepare for much whistle blowing and minor pandemonium in the weeks ahead, especially on weekends.
That evening we visited the Night Market which is quite an institution. It mainly caters for locals, providing produce, manufactured good and of course street food.
Animals for pets were very popular, everything from goldfish and rabbits to iguanas, porcupines and exotic parrots.
