As Pattaya is tested by Wipha, city ramps up flood prevention with major drainage cleanup

As Pattaya is tested by Wipha, city ramps up flood prevention with major drainage cleanup

City crews clear mud and garbage from Sukhumvit Road drains as Pattaya braces for heavy rains. PATTAYA, Thailand – As Pattaya enters the peak of the rainy season, city officials are ramping up storm preparation efforts by cleaning out the underground drainage system. The Drainage Maintenance Division under the Sanitation Engineering Department has been working to remove accumulated debris—garbage, sediment, mud, and sand—from key drainage pipes,…