PATTAYA: Pattaya authorities on Saturday began to reclaim footpaths on Jomtien Beach from encroching vendors and took action against a deckchair rental operator for intimidating tourists.

Inspectors descended on the Jomtien Beach road between sois 2 and 5 following complaints from residents and tourists that many beachfront stalls were blocking walkways, forcing people to walk on the road. The vendors were warned to remove their goods from the footpaths.

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CHAIYOT PUPATTANAPONG

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