Pattaya orders ramp demolition after public outcry over blocked floodway. PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City officials have announced plans to demolish an illegally constructed concrete ramp that was found encroaching onto the public sidewalk along Pattaya Second Road. The decision follows an inspection by municipal authorities, which confirmed that the ramp was built without permission and interferes with pedestrian access. The structure, which appears to have been built to allow private vehicle access into adjacent property, had drawn complaints from the public. Many noted that the ramp blocks the floodway and poses safety risks to both pedestrians and drivers. Online, public reaction to the planned demolition has been largely supportive. One popular comment read: “It should definitely be demolished. If someone wants a way to drive into their house, they should use a removable steel ramp instead and take it away after use.” City officials emphasized that the use of public sidewalks must remain unobstructed and that any permanent modification to public infrastructure requires formal approval. The demolition is expected to proceed within the coming days, as part of a broader effort to reclaim public walkways and improve urban safety and accessibility. Residents are encouraged to report similar sidewalk obstructions or illegal structures by calling Pattaya’s 24-hour civic hotline at 1337. Officials reminded the public that private convenience must not come at the expense of public rights-of-way — and alternative, non-permanent solutions like foldable ramps remain the legal and safer choice. Illegal vehicle ramp sparks safety concerns on Pattaya Second Road.