Pattaya Accelerates Stadium Construction After Decades of Delays
Pattaya City aims to complete its long-delayed football stadium by October 2027 after structural roof issues were resolved. The project, stalled for decades across multiple administrations, will provide over 20,000 seats in Phase 1, with Phase 4 adding SEA Games facilities including a swimming pool and athlete village. Deputy Mayor Manot Nongyai confirmed construction is now on track with monthly monitoring.
Pattaya City is accelerating construction of its football stadium after years of delays spanning four to five mayors, with a firm target of completion by October next year.
On November 10, 2026, Deputy Mayor Manot Nongyai gave an interview on the progress of the Pattaya City football stadium project. He said the project has faced continuous problems and obstacles for decades. After Mayor Pramet Ngampiches took office, he pushed for improvements and renewed momentum. However, during construction, a major structural issue with the grandstand roof was discovered that did not match the design, requiring revisions to proceed.
Currently, the design revisions are complete and roof construction is near finishing. The next steps will expedite remaining components, including laying the football pitch and installing more than 20,000 seats in the stands. Phase 1 of the stadium project is expected to be completed by October 2027, allowing public use.
Phase 4, comprising training fields, a swimming pool, and athlete accommodation for SEA Games-level athletes, is currently under construction. The swimming pool in particular remains within its contract framework, with the contractor proceeding according to plan. Pattaya City continues to monitor and inspect progress monthly.
Manot added that the stadium is a project the public has awaited for a long time, pushed by successive city administrations over four to five mayors. The current leadership aims to complete it in their term. Based on current assessment, the remaining construction should face no further obstacles.
