Painter Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 I had to check the date.... if it is April 1st then I've missed my flight back to Blighty... What happened to the monorail proposal? https://thepattayanews.com/2022/12/15/cable-car-system-proposed-by-pattaya-city-officials-to-solve-pattaya-traffic-problems/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post forcebwithu Posted December 16, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 16, 2022 Looks good in the pictures, but the reality is it would soon be a rusted out eyesore. After all they couldn't maintain and keep a simple wooden walkway in decent repair, can't imagine how they could manage that with a complicated cable car system. There's also the matter of who in their right mind would want to be cooped up in an enclosed box with no A/C for the duration of the trip to the other end. 4 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chang_Paarp Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Going to clash with the monorail route. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fforest Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 The girls will have to adjust their short time rates for this sky ride..That is when the girls give a sky ride... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freee!! Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 51 minutes ago, Chang_Paarp said: Going to clash with the monorail route. Same route, the poles for the monorail will also carry the cable car, passengers will have their choice, privacy (with a girl) or aircon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Chang_Paarp said: Going to clash with the monorail route. I see it as an enhancement to the Monorail. This is an end to end sightseeing "adventure" whereas the Monorail is part of the new city wide transportation network with stations at key locations. I hope it all comes off ... but I doubt if I will see it in my lifetime. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forqalso Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 13 hours ago, Derek Dangleberries said: I see it as an enhancement to the Monorail. This is an end to end sightseeing "adventure" whereas the Monorail is part of the new city wide transportation network with stations at key locations. I hope it all comes off ... but I doubt if I will see it in my lifetime. That’s how I see it, too; a sightseeing activity for tourists. But it is being touted as the solution to Pattaya’s traffic problems. The end to end aspect of a cable car is it’s biggest drawback, how will it serve people that don’t need to travel its entire route? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunder367 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 ive read so many different reports over the years but none have ever happened ever so will this happen dont think so 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazle Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 On 12/16/2022 at 8:31 AM, forcebwithu said: Looks good in the pictures, but the reality is it would soon be a rusted out eyesore. After all they couldn't maintain and keep a simple wooden walkway in decent repair, can't imagine how they could manage that with a complicated cable car system. As I read the article, it wouldn't be "they" who maintain it: "The technology is best suited for Pattaya City to solve traffic problems and would be designed, implemented, and maintained by BARTHOLET." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs joe Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Can’t wait to see the plans for the Pattaya eye 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 8 hours ago, Bazle said: As I read the article, it wouldn't be "they" who maintain it: "The technology is best suited for Pattaya City to solve traffic problems and would be designed, implemented, and maintained by BARTHOLET." Playing devils advocate here, but the "maintained by BARTHOLET" could mean the company would provide the parts needed for maintenance and then leave it to the Thais to replace worn equipment. Skeptic in me says the maintenance would get done on Thai time. Next time any of you have a chance to drive through the Klang underpass, note how many of the lights are not working. Something as simple as replacing a lightbulb never seems to get done. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lantern Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 They will need to be air conditioned or you will just bake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 8 hours ago, Bazle said: As I read the article, it wouldn't be "they" who maintain it: "The technology is best suited for Pattaya City to solve traffic problems and would be designed, implemented, and maintained by BARTHOLET." 39 minutes ago, forcebwithu said: Playing devils advocate here, but the "maintained by BARTHOLET" could mean the company would provide the parts needed for maintenance and then leave it to the Thais to replace worn equipment. Skeptic in me says the maintenance would get done on Thai time. My first thought was for the poor Maintenance Engineer currently freezing his balls off up some fucking remote mountain in Europe that is gonna have to take up a lucrative semi-permanent expat contract in Pattaya. Poor sod ! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveBC Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Another problem, if when up in the air in one of the pods and busting for a piss, what are the options ?? I suspect that within a very short time most all of the pods will stink akin to how most phone boxes did in the UK before !!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lantern Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 ^I remember those days. Perish the thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 The proposed monorail is back in the news. Good news for those that enjoy the non-stop construction projects along Beach Rd, and for those that will benefit from fat brown envelopes. Pattaya to construct 4 monorail lines ... He said Pattaya plans to build the Green Line first, adding it would give passengers of the future Don Mueang–Suvarnabhumi–U-Tapao high-speed rail route easy access to Pattaya Beach. With 13 stations, the line will start from the high-speed train station and terminate at Bali Hai pier, where tourists can board boats to Koh Lan. The development project consists of three phases, Mr Pongtavee said. The first phase (2021-2026) is the construction period for the Green Line as well as the Yellow Line, which will be a dual-track rail project connecting the city of Chon Buri and Sattahip district in the southern part of the province. The second phase (2027-2031) will see the construction of the Purple Line, which will run from the Nong Prue municipality to Muang Pattaya 8 School in Bang Lamung district, he said. The third phase (2032-2036) is for the Red Line, which will run from the Eastern National Sports Training Centre on Chaiyaphruek 2 Road to the dolphin roundabout, he said. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fforest Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 (edited) 22 minutes ago, forcebwithu said: The proposed monorail is back in the news. Good news for those that enjoy the non-stop construction projects along Beach Rd, and for those that will benefit from fat brown envelopes. Pattaya to construct 4 monorail lines ... He said Pattaya plans to build the Green Line first, adding it would give passengers of the future Don Mueang–Suvarnabhumi–U-Tapao high-speed rail route easy access to Pattaya Beach. With 13 stations, the line will start from the high-speed train station and terminate at Bali Hai pier, where tourists can board boats to Koh Lan. The development project consists of three phases, Mr Pongtavee said. The first phase (2021-2026) is the construction period for the Green Line as well as the Yellow Line, which will be a dual-track rail project connecting the city of Chon Buri and Sattahip district in the southern part of the province. The second phase (2027-2031) will see the construction of the Purple Line, which will run from the Nong Prue municipality to Muang Pattaya 8 School in Bang Lamung district, he said. The third phase (2032-2036) is for the Red Line, which will run from the Eastern National Sports Training Centre on Chaiyaphruek 2 Road to the dolphin roundabout, he said. They have already said a number of times....Clearly.....That the Pattaya stop for the high-speed train will be out near Cartoon Network water park..... Moving the Pattaya station out of town killed all their monorail and tram plans....Dead as a Dodo... But I guess another study $$$ was needed $$$....These never ending studies $$$ are very profitable........ Without turning one shovel of dirt... Edited June 22, 2023 by fforest 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Fucking no chance i go on that or anything resembling a cable car in anywhere in Thailand, but especially Pattaya. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fforest Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 The first phase (2021-2026) is the construction period for the Green Line Hello....It's already 2023..... I would say this is a rehashed story from 3 years ago... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 13 hours ago, Krapow said: Fucking no chance i go on that or anything resembling a cable car in anywhere in Thailand, but especially Pattaya. They'll probably f**k up the design and build so that it is too low, with the biggest risk being doinked on the back of the head as it passes by !!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forqalso Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Why build a cable car? They’ve already got moving sidewalks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fforest Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 YAWN..... Pattaya monorail project still faces hurdles. https://www.pattayamail.com/news/pattaya-monorail-project-still-faces-hurdles-434362 Rather like the ghosts in A Christmas Carol, the much anticipated Pattaya monorail project continues to haunt the city’s transport plans. A meeting on June 21, chaired by Pattaya deputy mayor Manote Nongyai, announced yet again a detailed plan to link Pattaya rail station to Bali Hai pier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 (edited) 37 minutes ago, fforest said: Rather like the ghosts in A Christmas Carol Hahaha! So who is Scrooge sitting there counting out his money then?? oooops I thought that it was a TPN article ...Abusive comment deleted! Edited June 24, 2023 by Derek Dangleberries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fforest Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 2026 2026 Finished https://thepattayanews.com/2023/06/24/pattaya-to-move-forward-on-monorail-project-first-beach-rail-expected-done-by-2026/ Pattaya to Move Forward on Monorail Project, First Beach Rail Expected Done by 2026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 Everything finished by 2036 when I will be 80 years old...I hope I live that long. In '96 when I arrived in Bangkok as a Field Engineer, the first BTS line was still under construction. Oh f**k yeh it was total gridlock on the roads at times ... but they did it ... then they kept on doing it to the point where the capital that I knew so well is totally unrecognizable! I hope that they succeed in Pattaya. I hope that they succeed with no deaths or major injuries. For sure it will be easier and quicker than Bangkok !! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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