Pattaya traffic police enforce parking regulations citywide, towing illegally parked vehicles — including luxury cars and taxis — in a citywide effort to improve traffic flow. PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya’s traffic police have intensified enforcement efforts along key city routes, particularly Beach Road, as part of a broader campaign to restore road discipline through daily fines, towing operations, and increased visibility. The initiative, launched in recent weeks, targets common violations such as illegal parking in red-and-white no-parking zones, obstruction of traffic lanes, and disregard for signage. Motorcycles and private vehicles parked improperly have been towed or clamped, with enforcement actions often carried out in full public view. Eyewitness accounts describe coordinated operations involving officers and flatbed trucks removing motorcycles parked along restricted areas. Drivers arriving at the scene are often met with fines or find their vehicles immobilized. Local authorities say the approach is designed to instill a renewed sense of accountability. For years, loosely enforced parking regulations have contributed to congestion on major thoroughfares, especially in tourist-heavy zones. The crackdown now applies uniformly, with no exemptions for luxury vehicles or taxis — groups previously seen as frequent offenders. Residents have voiced growing support for the stricter enforcement. Public frustration over vehicles blocking roads, particularly by taxis and high-end private cars, has been widely shared across social media, where images of towed vehicles and booted sedans receive broad approval. Officials hope these measures will lead to long-term improvements in traffic flow and public safety, particularly ahead of the upcoming high tourist season. Until then, authorities advise motorists to observe traffic signs and curb markings closely — or risk penalties.