Thailand: Government officials Start Reclaiming Footpaths in Pattaya Pattaya authorities recently began reclaiming footpaths on the famous Jomtien Beach from encroaching (illegal) vendors and took strong action against a rental deckchair operator in particular for intimidating travellers. Pattaya Authorities visited sois between soi 2 and 5 on Jomtien Beach Road as a consequence of complaints from tourists and residents that…