The monsoon has hit Na Jomtien Beach in Pattaya. The shoreline erosion for 500 metres has caused concern for authorities and residents.
Thailand’s monsoon season has caused severe erosion of Na Jomtien Beach in Pattaya. Khaosod reports that authorities have started restoration work to secure this popular tourist spot.
Monsoon winds and heavy rainfall in the Gulf of Thailand cause erosion problems at Na Jomtien Beach. The 2.8-kilometre-long open beach is directly connected to the sea, so strong waves caused by the monsoon erode the shoreline unimpeded.
Last Tuesday, Ekkarach Kantharo, director of the Pattaya Regional Maritime Authority, along with Na Jomtien Municipality Mayor Rapiphan Rattanalii, officials, engineers and health officials inspected erosion damage on the beach before Pu Pen Restaurant. The goal is to find a solution to the problem caused by monsoon waves and heavy rains.
Ekkarach said a 1,000-metre stretch of Na Jomtien Beach is wholly eroded, and a steep 1.5-metre-high cliff has formed along a 400-metre stretch. This poses a danger to holidaymakers, especially at night when the risk of accidents is high.
In a swift response to the erosion threat, the Pattaya Maritime Authority and Na Jomtien Municipality have initiated urgent safety measures. These include levelling the hazardous 1.5-metre-high slope, using heavy machinery to redistribute sand deposits, and collecting sand washed out to sea. The operation is expected to last 2-3 days. Furthermore, warning signs will be prominently displayed to inform the public and tourists about the erosion and advise them to temporarily avoid the area.
Rapiphan Rattanaliyam explained that the municipality is taking measures to address the concerns of residents, tourists and affected businesses to reduce the negative impact. Health officials have been clearing sand from the streets and flushing it with water trucks for the past two days.
As part of a comprehensive strategy, an agreement has been reached with the Pattaya Navy to plant trees along the beach. This measure is aimed at stabilizing the sand deposits and preventing their spread. Additionally, heavy equipment will be deployed to level the sand and create a more gradual slope on the beach, further enhancing the restoration efforts.
Public notices inform the public and tourists of a temporary ban on photography in the area.
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