Concerns Grow over Sand Theft as Public Demands Tougher Action to Protect Pattaya’s Coastline

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Concerns grow over sand theft as public demands tougher action to protect Pattaya’s coastline

Sacks of Sand, No Fines: Locals left outraged as offenders caught stealing beach sand in Pattaya walk away with only a warning. PATTAYA, Thailand – City officials from Pattaya’s municipal enforcement team recently investigated an illegal sand removal operation behind Wat Chong Lom in Naklua, where individuals were found scooping beach sand into fertilizer sacks for private use. Authorities responded by warning the offenders, ordering them to ret…