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[Undaunted]

Pattaya vows to regulate motorbike rentals after German embassy raises safety concerns

By Pattaya Mail

June 14, 2025

Deputy Mayor Wuttisak Rermkijakarn chaired a high-level meeting on Friday with city executives, government departments, local stakeholders, and related agencies to address mounting safety concerns over the rental of motorbikes to tourists.

The urgent meeting follows a formal visit on May 28 by H.E. Dr. Ernst Reichel, German Ambassador to Thailand, who raised serious concerns after a German tourist was involved in a motorbike accident in Pattaya. The ambassador noted the lack of proper compensation and insufficient regulation of rental services, calling on Pattaya City to take decisive action to ensure the safety of foreign tourists.

In response, Deputy Mayor Wuttisak expressed deep concern and emphasized the need to organize and regulate motorbike rental operators, especially those using public spaces to conduct business. He called on all involved sectors to work together to develop practical safety measures, including:

-Verifying driver’s licenses of foreign renters

-Providing clear travel route guidance

-Communicating rules and safety protocols effectively to tourists

The city also reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing cooperation with foreign embassies and all relevant sectors to raise tourism standards and ensure the safety of visitors and residents alike.

“This is not just about traffic; it’s about protecting lives and sustaining our tourism image,” Wuttisak said. “We aim to align our actions with the realities of Pattaya as a tourism hub while creating an environment that is both safe and welcoming.”

The move signals Pattaya’s ongoing efforts to address international concerns and strengthen its position as a responsible and sustainable tourism destination.

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[Dodger]

According to a friend of mine who resides at Yensabai Condo there was a large police bust last night on soi VC...many bikes hauled away...and the Yensabai area was back to quiet again afterwards.

Maybe the meeting Undaunted posted had some influence???

Hauling away the bikes is a good start!

[Gaybutton]

According to a friend of mine who resides at Yensabai Condo there was a large police bust last night on soi VC...many bikes hauled away.

Excellent! Maybe this year the police are finally going to do something substantial to put a stop to the motorbike maniacs. Let's hope they keep it up rather than last night being a one time "crackdown". I also hope they not only went after the maniacs, but also went after the places that rented them the motorbikes - and for the motorbikes that were confiscated they'll have to pay a fortune to get their motorbikes back. If that happens maybe they'll think twice about who they are renting to. I wouldn't be surprised if not even one of the maniacs had proper paperwork

Just as good - if the motorbike maniacs cannot do that kind of activity anymore, maybe they'll all pack up and go home. Let them try it in their own country.