Waves Dump Massive Amounts of Trash Along Jomtien Beach, Pattaya City Orders Urgent Cleanup

On February 22, 2026, reporters from Chonburi Province investigated the Jomtien Beach area in Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, after receiving reports of extensive trash being washed ashore along several kilometers of coastline. The debris includes wood fragments, logs, plastic, styrofoam boxes, water bottles, and dangerous materials like nails that could potentially harm tourists walking or swimming in the area. The beach appears less crowded than usual, with a beach umbrella operator noting that such massive trash accumulation is common during periods of strong sea winds, making it risky for tourists to enter the water. Pattaya City has urgently dispatched officials to collect and remove the debris, especially large wood pieces and hazardous materials, with the cleanup expected to take approximately 4 hours.