Pattaya Cracks Down on Illegal Beach Chair Rentals
Pattaya authorities seized over 200 beach chairs and mats during a crackdown on illegal rentals along Pattaya Beach on July 21, warning vendors to stop unlicensed operations or face daily confiscations.
Chonburi — Pattaya City authorities are intensifying enforcement against illegal beach chair and mat rentals along Pattaya Beach, seizing contraband items and warning operators to stop unlicensed rental operations.
On July 21, officers from the special affairs and order maintenance division, along with municipal enforcement teams, conducted a comprehensive crackdown on illegal chair and mat rentals throughout Pattaya Beach, from North Pattaya Beach to South Pattaya Beach in Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district. This operation aligns with the city administration's public space management policy.
Inspections revealed vendors using various methods to evade confiscation: hiding equipment under tarps, stashing items on motorcycle sidecars parked along nearby roads, and loading them onto pickup trucks. Officers successfully seized over 200 chairs and numerous mats, which are now in storage at Pattaya City. Equipment owners may retrieve their items by contacting municipal authorities and following government procedures.
Pattaya City officials have issued a clear warning to vendors to cease all illegal rentals on public areas. Businesses wishing to operate must do so on private property in compliance with law and allow customers to self-serve equipment. Authorities vowed to conduct daily inspections and enforce regulations continuously, with daily confiscation for any violations, to restore order and ensure the public can enjoy beaches fairly.
