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...Victims I am disappointed with the coverage of Pattaya in your article "The People's Paradise" [Aug. 15-22]. The author wrongly portrays the Thai beach resort. Pattaya is, in fact, a vibrant international destination for families and individuals from across Thailand and around the world. Gone are the days of catering to American G.I.s and in are the days of honeymooners, independent backpackers, and families of all cultures. With water parks, shopping malls, nearby tropical islands, sailboating, zoos, Buddhist temples, water sports and several world-class 18-hole golf courses, there is little doubt why the young European family...
...expanding beach city and do suffer from some of the drawbacks of increased popularity, but victims of mass tourism we are not. Pattaya has one of the most diverse sets of expat residents and tourists of any Southeast Asian city. The diversity and open-mindedness that has attracted so many is ingrained in our city's heritage. From the local seafood vendors (who still sell seafood along the beach) to the luxurious foreign restaurants across the street, Pattaya is a unique crossroad of cultures...
...have been addressing sustainability and infrastructure issues as our city grows. Contrary to what the article communicates, Pattaya has a $45 million water treatment system. In addition, several new citywide beautification projects are currently under way. I encourage you to see Pattaya for what it is now?a truly unique paradise. Niran Wattanasartsathorn Mayor Pattaya City, Thailand...
...prompted the new Spanish government to pledge to withdraw its troops from Iraq. South Korea has beefed up security on its trains, planes and other public transport, while Thailand has done the same at Bangkok airport, foreign embassies and so-called soft targets such as the tourist resorts in Pattaya and Phuket...
...Singaporean are members of Jemaah Islamiah, the regional terrorist group allegedly behind the Bali bombing in October 2002. Police say the men planned to blow up the American, Australian, British, Israeli and Singaporean embassies in Bangkok, as well as tourist attractions in the Thai capital, Phuket and Pattaya...