Jomtien Beach undergoes major makeover

[reader]

From Pattaya Mail

In a bid to enhance tourism and safety, the beach in Na Jomtien, Pattaya’s neighboring beach, has undergone a significant transformation. News reporters visited the site on December 10, to witness the completion of a beach restoration project initiated under the “Adding Sand, Restoring White Sandy Beaches” program.

The project, overseen by the Port Authority, strategically widened the beach by an impressive 50 meters, successfully completing the first phase. This development not only provides additional space for beachgoers but also prevents erosion caused by waves, ensuring a sustainable and attractive coastal environment.

The Na Jomtien subdistrict municipality, the key player in managing the beach area, has concurrently undertaken a project to improve safety and aesthetics. This includes the relocation of electric poles and the installation of high mast lighting poles. Ten towering high masts with eight lights each, standing at 20 meters each, have been strategically placed. The total budget for this initiative amounts to 2,177,000 baht.

Double M International Co., Ltd., the contracted construction company, commenced operations on September 27, with a scheduled completion date of December 25. The comprehensive project aims to not only cater to daytime tourists but also create a secure and visually appealing atmosphere for those who choose to explore the beach during the evening.

Miss Raphiphan Rattanaleiam, the Mayor of Na Jomtien, emphasized the global popularity of the beach as a sought-after destination for relaxation. The addition of high mast lights is expected not only to enhance safety for evening travelers but also to contribute to the overall visual appeal of the beach after sunset.

The local authorities anticipate a surge in tourism in the coming weeks, attributing the increased interest to the completed project. As tourists continue to flock to the area for both daytime relaxation and evening strolls, the economic impact on local businesses and tourism is expected to be substantial.

 

 

[Keithambrose]

Who writes this stuff nowadays, the City Council PR department?

[PeterRS]

4 hours ago, Keithambrose said:

Who writes this stuff nowadays, the City Council PR department?

You give them too much credit!

What I'd like to know is how this pleasant new beach is going to be protected from the natural wave effect of beach erosion. 

15 hours ago, reader said:

From Pattaya Mail

This development not only provides additional space for beachgoers but also prevents erosion caused by waves, ensuring a sustainable and attractive coastal environment.

There is no way of which I am aware to prevent wave erosion other than to construct wooden pier-type sea wall structures that run from the costline right into the sea and located every 60-80 meters or so.The is especially true of a beach that is essentially flat. The only other method is regular sand replenishment which can be horribly expensive. Ocean City in Maryland spent US$40 million on beach nourishment but this can also be harmful to the eco-system. It also requires sand to be constantly replaced. From a Bangkok POst article in June 2020, it seems that 680,000 cubic meters of sand will be transferred from Koh Rang Kwian. Presumably therefore constant replenishment will be required - and someone in future will have to pay for it.   

The northern Scottish city of Aberdeen used to be known as the "Silver City by the Golden Sands" a result of many holdings being constructed of granite which gleams in sunlight and a very long large beach. When the beach started eroding many decades ago, the CIty Council installed the structures seen in this photo. They are ugly and I have no idea how effective they have been in the longer term. Not very, if the photo is anything to go by. But I cannot see what is being utilised to stop sand erosion in the new Jomtien Beach.

 

[Boy69]

Nothing can stop the erosion of Pattaya and Jomtien beaches the over development near the beaches demaged them forever, the beach restoration projects are artificial and temporary solutions every couple of years it will have to be done again to prevent the beaches from erosion.

[reader]

From Pattaya News

Giant Light Towers Installed on Na Jomtien Beach

en massive light towers have been put up on Na Jomtien Beach to increase visibility at night and please beachgoers.

The 2.1-million-baht project is funded by tax revenue and commenced on September 27th, 2023, and scheduled for completion on December 25th, under the responsibility of Double M International Company Limited, the contractor.

According to Na Jomtien mayor Ms. Rapeepan Ratanaliam, the project involves the installation of 10 light towers, each standing at a height of 20 meters along with control boxes.

Each tower is equipped with eight powerful high-mast lights, which will illuminate the beach area and surrounding roads to enhance safety and security for tourists visiting during evening hours.

Ms. Rapeepan highlighted Na Jomtien Beach’s popularity among tourists who visit to enjoy the natural beauty and relax. She emphasized that many tourists choose to visit during evening and night hours, making the installation of brighter lights crucial for their safety. Additionally, the project aims to create a visually appealing nighttime atmosphere on the beach in order to attract even more visitors, she said.

[PeterRS]

One of the joys of walking along a beach in the evenings is the peace and calm, the gentle lapping of the waves and the lack of crowds in the relative darkness. This nonsense about "pleasing beachgoers" is another of those mad ideas thought up by the elves and goblins. I have such happy memories of my time working in Tokyo when groups of Japanese would place tarpaulins on the ground, eat, drink and enjoy themselves under the sakura on the few days it was in bloom. All the light they needed were parafin lamps with their pleasing glow.

I remember, too, lovely evenings dining at The Boathouse in Phuket before it was virtually destroyed by the 2004 tsumani and rebuilt as a much more modern establishment. The dining room had full length windows all open to the beach with the water merely meters away. It was a particularly good restaurant with both western and Thai menus and allegedly the finest wine cellar on the island - not that I was ever able to afford more than the cheapest bottle. But dining without even gentle music in the background - merely waves lapping on the sand - was almost idyllic.