Chinese tourist injured crossing dimly lit Pattaya road, renewing calls for safer infrastructure. PATTAYA, Thailand – Calls are growing for improved road safety infrastructure in Pattaya, especially clearer pedestrian crossings and better street lighting, after a Chinese man was struck by a motorbike while crossing a poorly lit street early on June 22. At approximately 1:00 a.m., Pattaya City Police received a report of a road accident involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian at the entrance of Soi 10 on Pattaya Second Road. Rescue personnel from Sawang Boriboon Foundation were dispatched to the scene. Emergency responders arrived to find a black Honda PCX motorcycle lying damaged on the road. The rider, a 16-year-old Thai national identified as Supachok Pimanram, was found injured and in pain, with abrasions on his body and a leg injury. A short distance away, a Chinese male tourist was also found lying injured on the street, suffering from multiple abrasions. Both victims were given first aid at the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment. According to Supachok, he had been riding along Pattaya Second Road when the collision occurred. “A songthaew [baht bus] was blocking my view in front, and I didn’t see the man crossing the road,” he told officers. “By the time I saw him, it was too late to brake.” The accident has once again raised concerns about pedestrian safety in Pattaya, where many busy roads remain poorly lit, and pedestrian crossings are either faded or go unheeded by drivers. Tourists unfamiliar with local traffic patterns often attempt to cross at random spots due to the lack of clearly marked and well-lit crossings. Local residents and frequent visitors have long criticized city authorities for not addressing these risks, particularly on high-traffic roads like Second Road and Beach Road, which are active with both vehicles and foot traffic well into the night. Critics argue that reactive enforcement and awareness campaigns are not enough without meaningful investment in safer urban design. With the return of high tourist numbers, including large groups from China and other countries, there are growing calls for Pattaya City Hall to prioritize road safety as part of its image as an international tourist destination. Suggestions include illuminated crosswalks, stricter enforcement of right-of-way laws, clearer signage, and better coordination between city planners and transport authorities. This latest incident could have been far worse — and many warn that without urgent improvements, it’s only a matter of time before tragedy strikes again.