Overall, resort city is well run

So I drove along there to see for myself. It is true that many deciduous trees have been “butchered” in a way that a horticulturist would consider highly unprofessional, and not at all like in Singapore, which employs very competent specialists to keep the city looking beautiful and green. However, the many palm trees appear to have been left untouched and do give some shade.

I also drove along Jomtien Beach Road and saw that so far the trees there have been left alone, but it must be said that they too received a thoroughly unprofessional “going over” a year or two ago.

It beats me why this butchery is necessary. There appear to be no electric wires in the way – it is just open beachside.

One wonders what happens to all the wood cut down. I mean, is it sold and the proceeds donated to charity, or what? Maybe the city fathers can help answer that question, and also why the decimation is necessary at all.

Having written all this, I must state that in my opinion Pattaya is generally a well-run city, and it is not an easy place to run considering its history and some incumbents. I think that, in spite of everything, Pattaya is better run than most other cities in the country.

Observer

Chon Buri